Recent Advances in Neurology 2026
A comprehensive review of modern clinical neurology, featuring recent advances in diagnosis, treatment and patient management across the most important neurological conditions.
Stay current with what is changing in neurology
Designed for practicing neurologists and healthcare professionals, this program reviews current concepts and recent advances in the diagnosis and management of neurological disorders.
The program brings together focused lectures, practical clinical pearls, interactive diagnostic sessions and evidence-based updates that can help strengthen day-to-day clinical decision-making.
Topics span adult and pediatric neurology, allowing learners to review both common presentations and complex conditions through a broad multidisciplinary perspective.
VIEW COURSE TOPICSBuilt around real clinical challenges
Move beyond theory with practical updates on difficult diagnoses, changing treatment landscapes and high-yield management decisions.
A broad, practical neurology curriculum
Review high-priority areas across outpatient, inpatient, adult and pediatric neurological care.
Movement Disorders: New Advances in Management
Speakers: Jill L. Ostrem, MD; Ian O. Bledsoe, MD, MS
The Importance of the Neuro-ophthalmological Examination in Neurological Diagnosis
Speaker: Steven L. Galetta, MD
Multiple Sclerosis: New Evidence and New Approaches
Speakers: Ari J. Green, MD, MCR; Joanne Guo, MD; Sasha Gupta, MD
Pediatric Headache Overview
Speaker: Amy Gelfand, MD
Pediatric Epilepsy Overview
Speaker: Ernesto Gonzalez-Giraldo, MD
High Yield Updates, Subspecialities – Neuroimmunology, Neuromuscular, Pediatric Stroke
Speakers: Mary Karalius, MD; Alex Fay, MD, PhD; Heather Fullerton, MD, MAS
Great Cases in Neuro-ophthalmology and New Concepts too!
Speaker: Steven L. Galetta, MD
Epilepsy Management: Redefining Clinical Wisdom in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Speakers: Vikram Rao, MD, PhD; Jon K. Kleen, MD, PhD; Tina T. Shih, MD
Headache Management Pearls 2026
Speaker: Morris Levin, MD
Myasthenia Gravis and ALS: A Changing Landscape of Treatment Options
Speakers: Jeffrey W. Ralph, MD; Laura K. Rosow, MD
Pediatric Patients Who Transition Care to Adult Neurology
Speaker: Audrey E. Foster-Barber, MD, PhD
Updates in Diagnosis and Treatment of Dementia
Speakers: Bruce L. Miller, MD; Aimee W. Kao, MD, PhD
Advances in Treatment and Prevention of Stroke
Speakers: Wade S. Smith, MD, PhD; J. Claude Hemphill III, MD, MAS; S. Andrew Josephson, MD; Nerissa U. Ko, MD, MAS
An Interactive Session: Difficult Diagnosis
Speakers: John W. Engstrom, MD; Kwame O. Adjepong, MD; Liza H. Ashbrook, MD; Nathaniel H. Fleming, MD, MS; Nancy Ann Oberheim Bush, MD, PhD; Catherine G. Suen, MD; Maggie W. Waung, MD, PhD
Psychiatry Pearls for the Neurologist
Speaker: Descartes Li, MD
The Changing World of Encephalitis
Speaker: Sam Pleasure, MD, PhD
Clinical Problem-Solving Exercise: Dueling Neurohospitalists
Speakers: Vanja C. Douglas, MD; Douglas B. Pet, MD
Explore the three-day learning experience
Open each day to see the main sessions covered in the program.
Day 1 — Movement Disorders, MS & Pediatric Neurology
Welcome and Introductions
Course chairs S. Andrew Josephson, MD and Audrey E. Foster-Barber, MD, PhD.
Movement Disorders: New Advances in Management
Jill L. Ostrem, MD; Ian O. Bledsoe, MD, MS
The Importance of the Neuro-ophthalmological Examination in Neurological Diagnosis
Steven L. Galetta, MD
Multiple Sclerosis: New Evidence and New Approaches
Ari J. Green, MD, MCR; Joanne Guo, MD; Sasha Gupta, MD
Pediatric Headache Overview; Pediatric Epilepsy Overview; High Yield Updates, Subspecialities – Neuroimmunology, Neuromuscular, Pediatric Stroke
Amy Gelfand, MD; Ernesto Gonzalez-Giraldo, MD; Mary Karalius, MD; Alex Fay, MD, PhD; Heather Fullerton, MD, MAS
Day 2 — Epilepsy, Headache, Dementia & Stroke
Great Cases in Neuro-ophthalmology and New Concepts too!
Steven L. Galetta, MD
Epilepsy Management: Redefining Clinical Wisdom in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Vikram Rao, MD, PhD; Jon K. Kleen, MD, PhD; Tina T. Shih, MD
Headache Management Pearls 2026
Morris Levin, MD
Myasthenia Gravis and ALS: A Changing Landscape of Treatment Options
Jeffrey W. Ralph, MD; Laura K. Rosow, MD
Pediatric Patients Who Transition Care to Adult Neurology; Updates in Diagnosis and Treatment of Dementia; Advances in Treatment and Prevention of Stroke
Audrey E. Foster-Barber, MD, PhD; Bruce L. Miller, MD; Aimee W. Kao, MD, PhD; Wade S. Smith, MD, PhD; J. Claude Hemphill III, MD, MAS; S. Andrew Josephson, MD; Nerissa U. Ko, MD, MAS
Day 3 — Difficult Diagnosis, Psychiatry & Encephalitis
An Interactive Session: Difficult Diagnosis
John W. Engstrom, MD; Kwame O. Adjepong, MD; Liza H. Ashbrook, MD; Nathaniel H. Fleming, MD, MS; Nancy Ann Oberheim Bush, MD, PhD; Catherine G. Suen, MD; Maggie W. Waung, MD, PhD
Psychiatry Pearls for the Neurologist
Descartes Li, MD
The Changing World of Encephalitis
Sam Pleasure, MD, PhD
Clinical Problem-Solving Exercise: Dueling Neurohospitalists
Vanja C. Douglas, MD; Douglas B. Pet, MD
Course chairs, invited guest faculty and UCSF faculty
Faculty names and academic titles are presented as listed in the official course brochure.
S. Andrew Josephson, MD
Carmen Castro Franceschi and Gladyne K. Mitchell Neurohospitalist Distinguished Professor and Chair, Department of Neurology.
Audrey E. Foster-Barber, MD, PhD
Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Endowed Professor; Vice Chair for Education, Department of Neurology.
Steven L. Galetta, MD
Philip K. Moskowitz, MD Professor and Chair of Neurology, Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman; Professor, Department of Ophthalmology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
Designed for professionals involved in neurological care
Ideal for clinicians who want a structured review of current neurology concepts, new evidence and practical patient-management strategies.
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Upgrade your neurology knowledge today
Review current advances in movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, headache, dementia, stroke, pediatric neurology and more.
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