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Friday, October 7, 2022
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, October 8, 2022
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Westin South Coast Plaza
686 Anton Boulevard
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
westin.com/southcoastplaza

Registration Required

Registration Fees:

  • $150 Non-UCI Physicians
  • $125 UCI Physicians
  • $75 Non-UCI Healthcare Professionals
  • $50 UCI Nurses & UCI Allied Health Professionals Complimentary - Students, Residents, Fellows, and EMS Professionals

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Accomodations

Reserve your hotel rooms a The Westin South Coast Plaza. The group rate conference is over, but you may still book a room at their regular prices. More info click here.


About the Conference  |  CME Certificate Instructions

Distinguished faculty members of the UCI School of Medicine Departments of Neurosurgery and Neurology share their specialized expertise informal lectures and Q&A discussions.

The symposium’s course curriculum will cover the latest management options and innovations in the following areas:

  • Neuromuscular Disorders
  • Memory Disorders
  • Neuro-Oncology
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Epilepsy
  • Functional Surgery
  • Movement Disorders
  • Skull Base Surgery
  • Spinal Disorders
  • Stroke and cerebrovascular disorders
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Stem Cell Therapies

Course Directors

Claire Henchcliffe, MD, DPhil
Professor and Chair
Department of Neurology
UCI School of Medicine

Frank P.K. Hsu, MD, PhD
Professor and Chair
Department of Neurological Surgery and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Professor of Otolaryngology, UCI School of Medicine
Professor of Biomedical Engineering, UCI Samueli School of Engineering

Wengui Yu, MD, PhD
Director, UCI Comprehensive Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center
Professor and Vice Chair of Hospital Affairs, Department of Neurology
UCI School of Medicine

For more information, contact Rodney Mardirosian at rmardiro@hs.uci.edu


About This Conference

Target Audience
Physicians, nurses and allied staff working in primary care, critical care, neurology, neurosurgery, physiatry, physical therapy and rehabilitation who want to broaden and update their knowledge of neurological and neurosurgical conditions.

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

  1. Gain the knowledge to recognize neurological disorders.
  2. Gain the tools necessary to determine which diagnostic or therapeutic treatment is necessary in determining when the specialist is needed for improved patient care coordination.
  3. Report the most current patient care practices and research advances in the field of neuroscience specialties. 

Accreditation Statement

The University of California, Irvine School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement

The University of California, Irvine School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Policy

It is the policy of the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine and the University of California CME Consortium to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all CME activities. Full disclosure of conflicts and conflict resolutions will be made prior to the activity in writing via handout materials, insert or syllabus. Learn more.

California Assembly Bill 1195

This activity is in compliance with California Assembly Bill 1195, which requires continuing medical education activities with patient care components to include curriculum in the subjects of cultural and linguistic competency. For specific information regarding Bill 1195 and cultural and linguistic competency, please visit the CME website at www.meded.uci.edu/CME.


CME Certificate Instructions

To receive your CME/attendance certificate, please log in and complete the evaluation here.

Deadline: November 7, 2022

Please note:

  • Upon completion of the online course evaluation, your certificate will be promptly available for you to print. You will also receive a copy by email, if you provide your email address.
  • You will have until November 7, 2022 to obtain your certificate.
  • CME credit is transferable to most other boards, but you will need to submit the certificate to your credentialing board for approval.
  • The California Board of Registered Nursing offers reciprocal credit for attendance.
  • Please print your CME certificate for submission.
  • CME Provider No. is 0000853.

For questions, please contact Rodney Mardirosian at rmardiro@hs.uci.edu