Event

7th National Neuromuscular Review Course

Friday, October 25, 2024 09:00toSaturday, October 26, 2024 17:00

Montreal Neurological Institute 3801 rue University, Montreal, QC, H3A 2B4, CA

Dr. Nicolas Dupré of Laval University and Dr. Karine Garneau of Université de Montréal and the members of our organizing committee are pleased to announce that the 7^th National Neuromuscular Review Course will be held on October 25-26, 2024, at The Neuro. The course will take place in-person.

Register here. Registration is free for residents, $350 CAD for fellows, and $500 CAD for neurologists, specialists, and professionals.

Who should attend

The review course is aimed at neurology residents and fellows from across Canada and internationally as well as at practicing community neurologists who are interested in a comprehensive review of the current principles and practices dealing with neuromuscular diseases.

Benefits of attending

This comprehensive review course may serve to fulfill part of the preparation requirements for trainees seeking to complete the Royal College Examinations in neurology and in related fields. We believe this program will assist all neurology residents in preparing for their examination. The course will bring community neurologists up to date on neuromuscular diseases so that ultimately, they can improve the diagnosis and care of their patients.

Course topics

The course will present experts who will provide a state-of-the-art overview of topics such as motor neuron diseases, pediatrics, neuropathies, neuromuscular junction diseases and myopathies. The speakers will cover basic clinical concepts from diagnosis to therapeutics, from genomics to immunology. The program will include examination scenarios for those participants wishing to gain experience in examination situations.

Overall Program Learning Objectives

By the end of the review course, participants will be able to analyze the clinical presentation of prevalent neurological disorders.
Elaborate an investigation plan when suspecting a neuromuscular disorder.
After completing the review course, participants will be proficient in reviewing the management strategies for specific neuromuscular disorders.

Registration

Register here. Registration is free for residents, $350 CAD for fellows, and $500 CAD for neurologists, specialists, and professionals.

Program

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October 25 (program in progress)

9:00	Muscular dystrophies Myotonic dystrophies, FSHD, OPMD and most common LGMD
9:50	Common pediatric neuromuscular disorders: part 1 Dystrophinopathies, congenital myopathies
10:40	Refreshment pause
11:00	Common pediatric neuromuscular disorders: part 2 Spinal muscular atrophy, inherited polyneuropathies
11:50	Lunch
13:00	Acquired myopathies Inflammatory myopathies and toxic myopathies
13:50	Polyneuropathies, ganglionopathies and multiple mononeuropathies General approach to Polyneuropathies, ganglionopathies and multiple mononeuropathies
14:40	Refreshment pause
15:00	Myasthenia gravis Diagnosis and treatment of myasthenia gravis
15:50	Neuromuscular junction disorders other than myasthenia gravis Lambert-Eaton, botulism and other toxins, congenital myasthenia
16:40	Guest Lecture: Approach to Disorders of the Peripheral Nervous System
17:45	Cocktail (onsite)

October 26

9:00	Metabolic myopathies and channelopathies Pompe, McArdle, CPT2, non-dystrophic myotonic disorders and periodic paralysis
9:50	ALS Presentation, diagnosis and treatment of ALS + differential diagnosis
10:40	Break
11:00	AIDP, CIDP and their variants
11:50	Lunch
13:00	Workshops (3 x 45 minutes) a) Genetic cases: b) Muscle or nerve cases: c) EMG cases:
15:15	Closing remarks

Travel Awards

Travel awards for Neurology Residents are available on a first come, first served basis to provide some financial assistance to those traveling from within Canada and who have registered to attend the National Neuromuscular Review Course in Montreal. Residents in PGY 3-4 will be prioritized for travel grants.

A minimum travel distance from Montreal of 250 kilometers is required. Applications must be submitted by August 16, 2024, to travel award application. Only registered applicants will be considered. You will be notified of the status of your application by September 6, 2024.

Award amounts will be based on distance:

For Neurology residents travelling from outside the province of Québec, approved awards will be in the amount of $500.

For Neurology residents travelling from outside of Montreal, but within the province of Québec, approved awards will be in the amount of $300.

Facility Directions

The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital is at 3801 University Street, north of Pine Avenue West, on the McGill University campus opposite the former Royal Victoria Hospital.

Montreal is served by highway Routes 10, 15, 20 and 40, and by Greyhound Bus, ViaRail and the P-E-Trudeau airport. In the city, bus and metro service is provided by the Société de transport de Montréal (STM).

Wheelchair access

A wheelchair accessible entrance is on University Street north of the main entrance. Another wheelchair accessible entrance is in the loading area behind the building: to enter the loading area, turn into the driveway south of the main entrance. Please note, there is no parking in the loading area.

Parking

Parking near the MNI is sometimes difficult. There are parking meters on University Street and a parking lot north of the main entrance. To enter the lot, turn right into the driveway toward Molson Stadium.

Information about parking fees

Taxi Stand

There is a taxi stand on University Street across from the main entrance. You may call a cab from the free taxi phone in the main lobby near the Security Desk.

Access by Public Transportation (STM website)

Bus

There are four bus stops within walking distance:

Bus 144 stops at Pine Avenue and University Street
Bus 356 stops at Sherbrooke Street and University Street (Nightbus)
Bus 107 stops at Pine Avenue and Docteur Penfield
Bus 24 stops at Sherbrooke Street and University Street

Metro

Take the Metro Green Line to the McGill station. Walk north on University Street and cross Pine Avenue. The main entrance is on the right, past the flags.

Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre

Enter main lobby turn left and go down the hallway to the end.
Turn right and go down the second hallway until you see another hallway on the left.
This hallway leads to the Jeanne Timmins Foyer.
On your right are the Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre entrance doors.