Neurology for the
Non-Neurologist
A legacy of over 30 years in clinical education, curated by the world-renowned Harvard Medical School faculty.
A Tradition of Excellence
Neurology for the Non-Neurologist was founded by Dr. Marty Samuels 30+ years ago and we are hoping to continue his legacy for years to come!
This is a comprehensive live course that will provide attendees with the opportunity to improve knowledge, competence, and performance in the major sub-specialty areas of modern clinical neurology. The activity will incorporate presentations, Q&A, multiple-choice questions, and opportunities for the learners to interact with experts in the field.
The course will provide updates on the rapidly changing field of clinical neurology. With the knowledge and competence gained, the learner will improve their ability to skillfully diagnose and manage those patients who present with neurological symptoms and disorders.
Target Audience
This activity is intended for Specialty Physicians, Primary Care Physicians, APPs (PA and NP), General Practice Providers (primary care, family medicine), Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Oncology, Geriatrics, Psychiatry, and Neurosurgery.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Review the neurological history and approach to the neurological exam.
- Recognize how to diagnose common neurological problems such as headache, Parkinson’s disease, ischemic stroke, and dementia.
- Cite an approach to the most common neurological symptoms including headache, vision changes, weakness, dizziness, and cognitive changes.
- Apply optimal care to patients with neurological problems who do not require referral to a neurologist.
- Identify ways to provide self-management support to patients with chronic neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, or dementia.
- Recognize and manage neurological emergencies such as ischemic stroke and meningitis/encephalitis.
- Discuss the roles of members of a multi-disciplinary team, and how each contributes to optimizing outcomes for neurology patients (e.g. PT, OT, SLP, PM&R).
Course Directors
Galina Gheihman, MD
Course Director
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Division of Comprehensive Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital.
Tamara B. Kaplan, MD
Course Director
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Division of Multiple Sclerosis, Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Expert Faculty
Harvard Medical School Instructors
Kenda Alhadid-Majowski, MD, MSc., FRCPC
Instructor in Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Adult and Pediatric Vascular Neurologist, Massachusetts General Hospital
Denis Balaban, MD
Instructor in Neurology, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital
Sheena Baratono, MD
Instructor in Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Division of Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Shamik Bhattacharyya, MD
Associate Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Division of Spine and Spinal Cord Disorders, BWH
Sarah B. Conway, MD
Instructor in Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Divisions of Multiple Sclerosis and Hospital Neurology, BWH
Emily Ferenczi, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Division of Movement Disorders, Mass General Brigham
Seth Gale, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Center for Alzheimer Research and Treatment (CART), BWH
Joshua P. Klein MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Division of Hospital Neurology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Eudocia Q. Lee, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Division of Neuro-Oncology, BWH/Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Jong Woo Lee, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Division of Epilepsy, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Margaret Naclerio, MPAS, PA-C
Physician Assistant II, Department of Neurology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Simona Nedelcu, MD, PhD
Instructor in Neurology, Division of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Ariel Nowicki, PA-C, MS
Lead Neurosciences ICU APP, Department of Neurology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Meabh O’Hare, MD
Instructor in Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Division of Neuromuscular Diseases/EMG, BWH
Mary Angela O'Neal, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Division of General Neurology, BWH
Claus Reinsberger, MD
Lecturer on Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Director, Sports Neurology and Neuroscience, Mass General Brigham
Alexis Roy, MD, MSc.
Instructor in Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Division of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, BWH
Manali Sheth, MD
Instructor in Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Division of Multiple Scherosis-Neuroimmunology, Mass General Brigham
Samuel Snider, MD
Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School; Director, NeuroRecovery Clinic, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Angeliki Vgontzas, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School; John R. Graham Headache Center, BWH Faulkner Hospital
Curriculum Details
Exhaustive schedule for the 2025 Comprehensive Training.
Monday, June 9, 2025 | 9:00am - 4:00pm | Virtual
Fundamentals & Common Outpatient Presentations
Optional Asynchronous Session
Introduction to Myasthenia Gravis and Muscle Diseases (40 minutes) | Joome Suh, MD
What Your Colleagues Say
"As a primary care physician, I often feel overwhelmed by neurology consults. This archive provided the exact clinical frameworks I needed to handle 80% of my neurology cases in-house."
"The neuroimaging session alone is worth the price. I finally understand which scans to order for complex presentations. Highly recommend for any APP working in urgent care."
"A brilliant legacy to Dr. Samuels. The lectures are clear, academic, and deeply practical. A staple resource for our department's ongoing training library."
Access the Complete 2025 Archive
Full Access Pass
Video Archives + Clinical Resource Library
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Complete Files via Google Drive
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46 Expert Video Sessions
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44 Expert-Curated Clinical PDFs
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6.23 GB Knowledge Base
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