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| 8:00 | EMG/NCS Case Conference* |
| 9:00 | Neuropathology/Research Lecture |
| 10:00 | Multi-headed scope/Neuropathology Slide Conference |
| 11:00 | Break or Neuroradiology Rounds |
| 11:30 | Neuromuscular Lecture |
| MODULES |
| Introductory series |
| Motor neuron disease |
| Root |
| Plexus |
| Nerve |
| Neuromuscular junction |
| Muscle |
*EMG/NCS Case Conferences
Moderated by Joy Chan at UCLA.
Journal Club will take place twice monthly, starting in August:
First Monday at 11:30AM Fellows discuss recent neuromuscular papers
Third Monday at 8:30AM Joy Chan discusses classic neuromuscular papers (based on module)
**Start time: 8:00 AM (not 9:00 AM)
***Start time: 12:00 PM (not 11:30 AM)
| Date | NEUROPATHOLOGY/RESEARCH LECTURES (9:00AM-10:00AM) | Presenter | Room | MULTI-HEADED SCOPE/NEUROPATHOLOGY SLIDE CONFERENCE (10:00AM-11:00AM) | Presenter | Room | NEUROMUSCULAR LECTURE (11:30AM-12:30PM) | Presenter | Room |
| July 4, 2022 | NO CONFERENCE: INDEPENDENCE DAY | NO CONFERENCE: INDEPENDENCE DAY | NO CONFERENCE: INDEPENDENCE DAY | ||||||
| July 11, 2022 | Fellow orientation to combined program | Nasheed Jamal | Reed 1-233 | Approach to the Neuromuscular Patient | Nasheed Jamal | Reed 1-233 | Introduction to EMG/NCS | Richard Lewis | Reed 1-233/Zoom |
| July 18, 2022 | Nerve Physiology | Nasheed Jamal | Reed 1-233 | Professionalism | Nasheed Jamal | Reed 1-233 | Biopsy Considerations & Reading Reports | Negar Khanlou | Reed 1-233 |
| July 25, 2022 | Introduction to Clinical Neurophysiology | Nasheed Jamal | Reed 1-233 | Pediatric EMG/NCS | Nasheed Jamal | Reed 1-233 | Normal, Neurogenic, & Myopathic Features | Negar Khanlou | Reed 1-233 |
| August 1, 2022 | Muscle Physiology | Melissa Spencer | Reed 1-233 | Multi-headed Scope | Negar Khanlou | CHS A-level | JOURNAL CLUB | Fellows | Reed 1-233 |
| August 8, 2022 | Harvard Implicit Association Test | Fellows | Reed 1-233 | Diabetic Neuropathy | Matt Burford | Reed 1-233 | Introduction to Neuromuscular Ultrasound | Joy Chan | Reed 1-233 |
| August 15, 2022 | TBD | Joy Chan | Reed 1-233 | Introduction to Neuromuscular Clinical Trials | Frank Diaz | Reed 1-233/Zoom | Introduction to Single-Fiber EMG | Michael Graves | Reed 1-233 |
| August 22, 2022 | Anatomy: Median Neuropathy at Wrist/Ulnar Neuropathy at Elbow | Shamsha Doran | Reed 1-233 | Immunomodulatory Agents: Use & Precautions | Francy Shu | Reed 1-233 | Multi-headed Scope*** | Negar Khanlou | Reed 1-233/Zoom |
| August 29, 2022 | Introduction to Neuromuscular Genetics | Michelle Allen-Sharpley | WLA VA Bldg 500 Rm 3400/Zoom | Introduction to Neuromuscular genetics Part II | Michelle Allen-Sharpley | WLA VA Bldg 500 Rm 3400 | Orthotics/Braces | Resa Oshiro | WLA VA Bldg 304 Polytrauma Conference Room |
| September 5, 2022 | NO CONFERENCE: LABOR DAY | NO CONFERENCE: LABOR DAY | NO CONFERENCE: LABOR DAY | ||||||
| September 12, 2022 | Patient-Doctor Communication: ALS | Jessica Besbris | Reed 1-233/Zoom | EMG: Motor neuron disease | Mai Yamakawa | Reed 1-233 | Motor Neuron Disease: ALS*** | Martina Wiedau | Reed 1-233 |
| September 19, 2022 | NO CONFERENCE: NEUROLOGY BOARD EXAM WEEK | NO CONFERENCE: NEUROLOGY BOARD EXAM WEEK | NO CONFERENCE: NEUROLOGY BOARD EXAM WEEK | ||||||
| September 26, 2022 | Neurogenic Pathology: ALS | Mai Yamakawa | WLA VA Bldg 500 Rm 3400 | Motor Neuron Disease: All Others | Frank Diaz | WLA VA Bldg 500 Rm 3400/Zoom | Wheelchairs | Babak Darvish | WLA VA Bldg 304 Polytrauma Conference Room |
| October 3, 2022 | Neurogenic Pathology: SMA | Dana O'Rouke | Reed 1-233 | Multi-headed Scope | Negar Khanlou | Reed 1-233/Zoom | Motor Neuron Disease: SMA | Perry Shieh | Reed 1-233/Zoom |
| October 10, 2022 | Anatomy: Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbosacral Spine & Roots | Elizabeth Varughese | Reed 1-233 | Slides | Payam Soltanzadeh | Reed 1-233 | Cervical & Thoracic Root Lesions | Elizabeth Varughese | Reed 1-233 |
| October 17, 2022 | Lumbosacral Roots Lesions | Yigit Karasozen | Reed 1-233 | Wellness Break | Neuroradiology: Spine & Nerve Roots | Juan P. Villablanca | Reed 1-233 | ||
| October 24, 2022 | RESEARCH/MDA Abstract | FELLOWS | Reed 1-233 | Slides | Payam Soltanzadeh | Reed 1-233 | Physical Therapy for Spine Disease | Dana O'Rouke | Reed 1-233 |
| October 31, 2022 |
QI Project/MDA Abstract Updates** Neuroradiology: Spine & Nerve Roots |
FELLOWS Juan P. Villablanca |
Reed 1-233 | Multi-headed Scope | Negar Khanlou | Reed 1-233/Zoom | JOURNAL CLUB | Fellows | Reed 1-233 |
| November 7, 2022 | Anatomy: Brachial Plexus | Mai Yamakawa | Reed 1-233 | Introduction to Neuromuscular Clinical Trials at UCLA | Perry Shieh | Reed 1-233/Zoom | Brachial Plexus Lesions | Mai Yamakawa | Reed 1-233 |
| November 14, 2022 | Anatomy: Lumbosacral Plexus | Dana O'Rouke | Reed 1-233 | Antibodies and Neuropathy | Joy Chan | Reed 1-233 | Lumbosacral Plexus Lesions | Dana O'Rouke | Reed 1-233 |
| November 21, 2022 | EMG/NCS Practical Pearls: Plexi | Alexan Yerevanian | Reed 1-233 | RESEARCH | FELLOWS | Reed 1-233/Zoom | Neuroradiology: Lumbar and Brachial Plexus | Juan P. Villablanca | Reed 1-233 |
| November 28, 2022 |
Neuroradiology: Lumbar and Brachial Plexus** Vasculitic Pathology (Wallerian Degeneration/Regeneration) |
Juan P. Villablanca Elizabeth Varughese |
Reed 1-233 | Slides | Payam Soltanzadeh | Reed 1-233 | Rapidly Progressive & Multifocal Neuropathies | Yigit Karasozen | Reed 1-233 |
| December 5, 2022 | Granuloma Pathology (Sarcoidosis) | Yigit Karasozen | Reed 1-233 | Multi-headed Scope | Negar Khanlou | Reed 1-233 | JOURNAL CLUB | Fellows | Reed 1-233 |
| December 12, 2022 | Testing for Neuromuscular Disorders | Payam Soltanzadeh | Reed 1-233 | Multi-headed Scope | Payam Soltanzadeh | Reed 1-233 | Research/Wellness | ||
| December 19, 2022 |
MDA Abstract Updates** Storage Neuropathy Patology (Krabbe, Metachromatic leukodystophy) |
FELLOWS
Dana O'Rourke |
Reed 1-233 | Multi-headed Scope | Negar Khanlou | Reed 1-233/Zoom | Patient-Doctor Communication: ALS Part 2 | Jessica Besbris | Reed 1-233 |
| December 26, 2022 | NO CONFERENCE: CHRISTMAS BREAK | NO CONFERENCE: CHRISTMAS BREAK | NO CONFERENCE: CHRISTMAS BREAK | ||||||
| January 2, 2023 | NO CONFERENCE: NEW YEAR'S BREAK | NO CONFERENCE: NEW YEAR'S BREAK | NO CONFERENCE: NEW YEAR'S BREAK | ||||||
| January 9, 2023 | Anatomy: Cranial Neuropathies | Yigit Karasozen | Reed 1-233 | Multi-headed Scope | Payam Soltanzadeh | Reed 1-233 | Acquired Demyelinating Neuropathies | Richard Lewis | Reed 1-233/Zoom |
| January 16, 2023 | NO CONFERENCE: MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR DAY | NO CONFERENCE: MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR DAY | NO CONFERENCE: MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR DAY | ||||||
| January 23, 2023 | Amyloid Pathology | Dana O'Rourke | NRB 470 | EMG: Peroneal Neuropathy, Ulnar Neuropathy at Wrist, Anomalous Innervations | Elizabeth Varughese | Reed 1-233 | Peripheral Nerve Ultrasound | Rina Patel | Reed 1-233/Zoom |
| January 30, 2023 | Pathology Slides: Autoimmune Myositis | Shalini Mahajan | Reed 1-233/Zoom | Motor Neuron Disease: SMA | Perry Shieh | Reed 1-233 | Autonomic & Small Fiber Neuropathies | Francy Shu | Reed 1-233 |
| February 6, 2023 |
EMG/NCS Practical Pearls: Plexi** Advanced Clinical Neurophysiology I (Part 1) |
Alexan Yerevanian Tim Zimnowodski |
Reed 1-233/Zoom | Advanced Clinical Neurophysiology I (Part 2) | Tim Zimnowodzki | Reed 1- 233/Zoom | JOURNAL CLUB | Fellows | Reed 1-233 |
| February 13, 2023 | Patient-Doctor Communication: ALS Part 2 | Jessica Besbris | Reed 1-233/Zoom | Multi-headed Scope | Negar Khanlou | Reed 1-233 | Toxic Neuropathies | Dana O'Rourke | Reed 1-233/Zoom |
| February 20, 2023 | NO CONFERENCE: PRESIDENT'S DAY | NO CONFERENCE: PRESIDENT'S DAY | NO CONFERENCE: PRESIDENT'S DAY | ||||||
| February 27, 2023 |
MDA Presentation Practice** EMG: Repetitive Nerve Stimulation |
Mai Yamakawa & Elizabeth Varughese Elizabeth Varughese |
Reed 1-233 | Advanced Clincial Neurophysiology II | Tim Zimnowdozki | Reed 1-233/Zoom | Dystrophy Pathology | Yigit Karasozen | Reed 1-233 |
| March 6, 2023 | Advanced Clinical Neurophysiology III | Tim Zimnowodzk | Reed 1-233 | Advanced Clinical Neurophysiology III | Tim Zimnowodzki | Reed 1- 233 | MDA Presentation Practice | Fellows | Reed 1-233 |
| March 13, 2023 | MDA Presentation Practice | Fellows | Reed 1-233 | MDA Presentation Practice | Fellows | Reed 1-233 | Neuromuscular Junction Disorders: Congenital Myasthenia | Dana O'Rourke | Reed 1-233 |
| March 20, 2023 | NO CONFERENCE: MDA SCIENTIFIC & CLINICAL CONFERENCE | NO CONFERENCE: MDA SCIENTIFIC & CLINICAL CONFERENCE | NO CONFERENCE: MDA SCIENTIFIC & CLINICAL CONFERENCE | ||||||
| March 27, 2023 | Patient-Doctor Communication: Pediatric Muscle Disorders | Michelle Allen-Sharpley | Reed 1-233 | Neuromuscular Junction Disorders: MG/MuSK, LEMS, Botulism | Mai Yamakawa | Reed 1-233 | Congenital Muscular Dystrophies | Michelle Allen-Sharpley | Reed 1-233 |
| April 3, 2023 |
Autoimmune Myositis and Pathology** Myotonic Dystrophy Pathology |
Shalini Mahajan Elizabeth Varughese |
Reed 1-233/Zoom | Multi-headed Scope | Negar Khanlou | Reed 1-233/Zoom | JOURNAL CLUB | Fellows | Reed 1-233 |
| April 10, 2023 |
EMG: Myopathy, Myotonic Disorders, Periodic Paralysis |
Elizabeth Varughese |
Reed 1-233 | Congenital Myopathy: Fiber type disproportion/Cores, Rids, SLONM | Yigit Karasozen | Reed 1-233 | AD LGMD, Emery Dreifuss, FSHD, PROMM, OPMD | Mai Yamakawa | Reed 1-233 |
| April 17, 2023 | Myofibrillar Myopathy Pathology | Yigit Karasozen | Reed 1-233 | Myofibrillar Myopathies | Yigit Karasozen | Reed 1-233 | Physical Therapy for DMD | Eileen Fowler | Reed 1-233 |
| April 24, 2023 | EMG/NCS Pearls: Single Fiber EMG | Tim Zimnowodski | Reed 1-233 | EMG/NCS Pearls: Uncommonly Tested Nerves/Muscles | Tim Zimnowodski | Reed 1-233/Zoom | Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells as Models of Muscle Disease | April Pyle | Reed 1-233/Zoom |
| May 1, 2023 | NO CONFERENCE: SELF-ASSESSMENT EXAMS | NO CONFERENCE: SELF-ASSESSMENT EXAMS | NO CONFERENCE: SELF-ASSESSMENT EXAMS | ||||||
| May 8, 2023 | Lipid Storage Myopathy Pathology | Dana O'Rourke | Reed 1-233 | Storage Myopathy Pathology (GSD, Pompe, McArdle) | Dana O'Rourke | Reed 1-233 | Metabolic Myopathies | Elizabeth Varughese | Reed 1-233 |
| May 15, 2023 | Sporadic IBM Pathology & Steroid Myopathy Pathology | Yigit Karasozen | Reed 1-233 | Mitochondrial Myopathy Pathology (Megaconial Myopathy) | Elizabeth Varughese | Reed 1-233 | Gene Therapies for DMD | Melissa Spencer | Reed 1-233 |
| May 22, 2023 | Immune Necrotizing Myopathy Pathology | Mai Yamakawa | Reed 1-233 | Vacuolar Myopathy Pathology (Distal myopathies, Periodic paralysis) | Mai Yamakawa | Reed 1-233 | Periodic Paralysis | Steve Cannon | Reed 1-233 |
| May 29, 2023 | NO CONFERENCE: MEMORIAL DAY | NO CONFERENCE: MEMORIAL DAY | NO CONFERENCE: MEMORIAL DAY | ||||||
| June 5, 2023 | Mitochondrial Diseases | Elizabeth Varughese | Reed 1-233 | Multi-headed Scope | Negar Khanlou | Reed 1-233/Zoom | JOURNAL CLUB | Fellows | Reed 1-233 |
| June 12, 2023 | Dermatomyositis/Polymyositis Pathology (IMPP) & Immune Necrotizing Myopathy Pathology | Mai Yamakawa | Reed 1-233 | Idiopathic Infflammatory Myopathies | Mai Yamakawa | Reed 1-233 | Critical Illness Myopathy & Neuropathy: Diseases & Pathology | Dana O'Rourke | Reed 1-233 |
| June 19, 2023 | NO CONFERENCE: JUNETEENTH | NO CONFERENCE: JUNETEENTH | NO CONFERENCE: JUNETEENTH | ||||||
| June 26, 2023 | NO CONFERENCE | NO CONFERENCE | NO CONFERENCE | ||||||
