Front Line Neurology: Advances and Innovations 2026
- Continuing Education
Equip clinicians to navigate cutting-edge advancements in neurology through globally accessible multimedia content, expert-led case discussions, and interactive sessions that deepen understanding of emerging diagnostics and therapeutics across the field.
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Overview
Neurology is a rapidly advancing field of medicine with many subspecialties. It is critical for the Neurologist and those in allied disciplines to remain up to date in these innovations to provide the best care for patients. This is a major public health challenge as neurologic disorders already impact one in three people world-wide and many neurologic conditions such as stroke and dementia are expected to continue to increase in prevalence in the coming decades.
This two-day CME course is designed to prepare clinicians to address vanguard topics in neurology including generative artificial intelligence in neurologic care, neurotherapeutics, and gene therapies. The course is designed to increase accessibility for a global and neurodiverse audience of clinicians. Content will be offered with a novel format of videos which will be translated in selected languages to increase accessibility. Video presentations be followed by virtual live case-based discussions with world experts, Q&A sessions, and panel discussions on hot topics in Neurology. The course is accredited and taught by Harvard Medical School faculty. Speakers will include experts in vascular, cognitive (with a focus on dementia), genetics, neuro-oncology, headache, movement disorders, neuro-immunology, neuromuscular disorders, epilepsy and epilepsy surgery, neuromodulation, neuro-critical care, traumatic brain injury and neurorehabilitation, global neurology, health equity, functional neurological disorders, and climate change. Sessions will cover content in each of these disciplines including novel diagnostics and therapeutics.
Learning Objectives
- Integrate Emerging Technologies and Therapies into Neurologic Practice: Evaluate and integrate cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, including generative AI, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and deep brain stimulation, to enhance patient care across a variety of neurological disorders including movement disorders, epilepsy, and headache.
- Identify Ways to Integrate Compassionate Care: Identify strategies to effectively manage neurological conditions in the context of global health challenges, health care disparities, transgender neurology, functional neurological disorders and substance abuse, and focusing on impactful interventions that create equitable care for diverse populations.
- Demonstrate Knowledge in Dementia, Movement Disorders, Neurogenetics, Neuroimmunology, and Neuro-Oncology: Demonstrate an understanding of recent advances in dementia care, neurogenetics, neuroimmunology, and surgical management of neurological disorders. Participants will apply this knowledge to improve diagnostic accuracy and optimize treatment approaches for diverse neurologic disorders.
Developed and Offered By:
Continuing Education courses are developed by faculty from Harvard Medical School's teaching hospitals and accredited by Harvard Medical School. This course is offered by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Spaulding Rehabilitation.
Who Should Participate
Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Nurses, and Specialty Physicians
Schedule
All agenda sessions are in Eastern Time.
Friday, February 27, 2026
Welcome Remarks
7:55-8:00 am
Neurotoxicology Syndromes in Substance Use Disorders
8:00-8:50 am
Clinical Approach for Diagnosis and Treatment of Functional Neurological Disorders
8:50-9:40 am
Autonomic Disorders Advances and Updates 2026
9:40-10:30 am
Neurologic Care of Transgender Persons and Persons Transitioning
10:30-11:10 am
Resection to Lasers: Seizure Freedom in 2025
11:10-11:50 am
Tips Hub on Global Health, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and climate change
11:50 am-12:30 pm
Break
12:30-12:40 pm
Equipping the Modern Neurologist: Key AI Tools and Technologies
12:40-1:30 pm
Avant Garde Neurology – Roundtable on transgender care, climate change, DEI, and global health
1:30-2:10 pm
Immune Mediated Peripheral Disorders
2:10-2:50 pm
Multiple Sclerosis and Other Demyelinating Disorders
2:50-3:30 pm
Innovations in Neuro-Oncology
3:30-4:10 pm
Innovations in Neuromuscular Diagnostics and Therapy
4:10-4:50 pm
The Epileptic Heart: Cardiac Comorbidities and Complications of Epilepsy
4:50-5:40 pm
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Neurogenetics of Dementia
8:00-8:40 am
Innovations and Applications for Noninvasive Brain Stimulation in Neurology
8:40-9:20 am
Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders
9:20-10:00 am
Headache Updates 2025
10:00-10:50 am
Treatment of unruptured aneurysms
10:50-11:30 am
Acute Stroke Care Update: Latest Research and Innovations.
11:30 am-12:20 pm
Break
12:20-12:30 pm
Innovations in Dementia Diagnosis and Treatment
12:30-1:20 pm
Roundtable on Hot Topics in Dementia
1:20-2:20 pm
Prognosis of Anoxic and Traumatic Brain Injuries
2:20-3:00 pm
Concussion Diagnosis and Management
3:00-3:50 pm
Roundtable on Brain Injury
3:50-4:30 pm
Update on Brain Death
4:30-5:10 pm
Faculty
Harvard Medical School Continuing Education attracts the best and brightest faculty from all around the world. As a student in this course, you’ll have access to outstanding course directors and faculty.
Course Directors
Alexandra Stillman
MD | Course Director
Alexandra Hovaguimian
MD | Course Director
Stephanie Vu
MD | Course Director
Joshua Aronson, MD
Niravkumar Barot, MD
Stephanie Buss, MD
Christopher Gibbons, MD
Daniel Goldenholz, MD
Justin Granstein, MD
Patricia Greenstein, MBBCh
Alexandra Hovaguimian, MD
Ka-wai Ho, MD
Chun Lim, MD
Lan Luo, MD
Shabbir Merchant, MD
Nara Michaelson, MD
Anusha Nallaparaju, MD
Pushpa Narayanaswami, NBBS
Trudy D. Pang, MD, MMSc
Daniel Press, MD
Seward Rutkove, MD
Mouhsin Shafi, MD, PhD
Omar Siddiqi, MD
Jacob Sloane, MD, PhD
Alexandra Stillman, MD
Lexie Stillman, MD
David Urion, MD
Rafael Vega, MD, PhD
Jason Yoon, MD
Pengfei (Phill) Zhang, MD
Jonah Zuflacht, MD
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Course Fees
Fee Disclaimer
You may register through our secure online environment and will receive an email confirmation upon receipt of your payment. Prices include CME credit, electronic syllabus, and most recordings will be available 90 days after the course ends. At the end of the registration process, a $10 non-refundable processing fee will be added to your registration.
| Role | Course Fee |
|---|---|
| Physician (MD/DO) | $850.00 |
| Nurse (RN/APRN) | $450.00 |
| PA | $450.00 |
| Psychologist | $450.00 |
| Resident/Fellow | $450.00 |
| Social Worker | $450.00 |
| Allied Health Professional / Other | $450.00 |
Accreditation
The Harvard Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 19.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Harvard Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 19.00 ANCC contact hours.
The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification. We would also suggest that learners check with their state licensing board to ensure they accept reciprocity with AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for re-licensure.
This activity meets the criteria of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine for 3.00 credits of Risk Management Study. This includes:
- 0.75 credit(s) of Opioid Education and Pain Management Training
- 2.25 credit(s) of Implicit Bias Training
Please check your individual state licensing board requirements before claiming these credits.
The American Medical Association (AMA) has an agreement of mutual recognition of continuing medical education (CME) credit with the European Union of Medical Specialties (UEMS). Additional information regarding this agreement may be found on the European Union of Medical Specialties website.
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada recognizes conferences and workshops held outside of Canada that are developed by a university, academy, hospital, specialty society or college as accredited group learning activities.