Stanford Facial Nerve Symposium

Saturday, August 3, 2019, 7:00 AM - 4:05 PM PST, Li Ka Shing Center for Learning and Knowledge; Room:2nd Floor

This CME symposium seeks to increase knowledge about the options for treatment for facial paralysis by using a broad, multidisciplinary approach to describe the role of surgical reanimation, rehabilitation, mental health, ophthalmology, neurodiagnostic assessment, and skull base surgery in the care of patients with facial paralysis. Faculty experts will review current evidence-based practices, incorporate case-based discussions to facilitate discussion on the optimal surgical and nonsurgical options for patients with facial paralysis, as well as present best practices for developing and utilizing a multidisciplinary care team to optimize health outcomes.

Registration fee includes course materials, certificate of participation, breakfast and lunch. 

Registration Fees:
Physicians: $300
Nurses and Allied Health Professionals: $300

Tuition may be paid by Visa, MasterCard or check. Your email address is used for critical information, including registration confirmation, evaluation, and certificate. Be sure to include an email address that you check frequently. If you prefer to pay by phone or check, please contact the Stanford Center for CME at (650) 497-8554 for assistance.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.25 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (6.25 hours)

1. Recognize the benefits and limitations of surgical reanimation strategies that report high success rates
2. Utilize the referral system for patients who would benefit from services available at tertiary care centers, including electrodiagnostic testing and physical therapy/rehabilitation
3. Assess the knowledge and experience of rehabilitation specialists with facial rehabilitation, and provide treatment algorithms based on best available evidence
4. Incorporate clinical "pearls" for the history, physical exam, and radiographic findings that may help guide treatment for these patients
5. Identify medical practitioners in their local medical community who could join the multidisciplinary care team to assist with the care of facial paralysis patients

The Stanford University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Stanford Health Care Department of Rehabilitation is an approved provider for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech language pathology for courses that meet the requirements set forth by the respective Boards in the State of California. 

Credit Designation

The Stanford University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The California Board of Registered Nursing recognizes that Continuing Medical Education (CME) is acceptable for meeting RN continuing education requirements as long as the course is certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ (rn.ca.gov).  Nurses will receive a Certificate of Participation following this activity that may be used for license renewal.

This course is approved for 6.25 CEU’s for SLP, PT, and OT.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

Stanford University School of Medicine reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

ADA Questions

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations, please contact us at least one week prior to ensure seamless accommodations at [email protected] or call 650-497-8554.

Conference Contact:

Mary Sisney
Marketing and Meeting Planning Specialist
Ph: (650) 724-7166
Email: [email protected]

 

Nearby Hotels:

Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel (650) 328-2800
The Westin Palo Alto (650) 321-4422

Please contact the hotel directly to secure a reservation.

http://visit.stanford.edu/plan/lodging

Conference Location:

Li Ka Shing Center for Learning and Knowledge
291 Campus Drive
2nd Floor Conference Center 
Stanford, CA
Phone: 650-725-6884

The Stanford University School of Medicine adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education.  Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Saturday, August 3, 2019