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Headache Symposium 2017
Course Directors: Rashmi B. Halker Singh, M.D. and Amaal J. Starling, M.D.
This course provides attendees with an update on the diagnosis and management of headache disorders. The format will include lectures from internationally renowned experts, panel discussions, interactive question and answer sessions, and optional small-group breakout sessions on special topics in headache. This symposium will also feature a pre-symposium Self-Assessment Activity.
Registration Fee
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Full Fee: MD, DO, PhD | $650.00 |
Reduced: Allied Health, Resident, Fellow, NP, PA, Retiree | $550.00 |
| Paper Syllabus | $75.00 |
There is a reduced 2-day fee offered for Saturday and Sunday attendance only.
Full Fee: MD, DO, PhD | $425.00 |
Reduced: Allied Health, Resident, Fellow, NP, PA, Retiree | $375.00 |
Please contact our office at 480-301-4580 to register for Saturday and Sunday only.
Additional Information
Location and Accommodation
Course Brochure (PDF)
Course Program
Available Credit
Faculty
Exhibitor Documents
Miles for Migraine
Miles for Migraine 5K Run
Join us before the conference on Saturday at 7:00AM to stretch your legs and help support this important cause. The event is sponsored by Miles for Migraine and Mayo Clinic in Arizona and is free for all symposium attendees. Click here for additional information about the organization and the event. Register online and use the access code "CONFERENCE'' to achieve complimentary registration.
Exhibit Opportunities
This course offers the unique opportunity for commercial companies to interact with health care providers and highlight their products and services. If you are interested in exhibiting at this course, please send your request to Mayo Clinic Exhibits
Target Audience
This course is designed for general surgeons, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other allied health practitioners.
Learning Objectives
Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
Distinguish between primary headache disorders and headaches symptomatic of other disease.
- Differentiate episodic and chronic primary headache disorders to formulate diagnosis.
- Formulate treatment plans for primary headache disorders frequently encountered in both the primary care setting and general neurological practice.
- Manage headaches due to sports-related concussion.
- Apply techniques for the administration of Botox and nerve blocks in migraine and other headache disorders.
- Review the new American Headache Society evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of cluster headache.
- Explain AAN guidelines regarding appropriate dosage for acute or preventative medication treatment of migraines.
Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Available Credit
- 17.25 AAFP Prescribed
- 18.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 18.00 AOA