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Forward2026 Neurology for the Non-Neurologist
Join providers from the Department of Neurology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health for a fast-paced, daylong event in which experts representing all subspecialties of neurology will present pearls of wisdom to guide primary care and internal medicine physicians and APPs in tackling commonly encountered neurologic problems. Discussions will include how to determine signs and symptoms of neurological disease, localize “the lesion,” order the proper tests, initiate treatment and refer to a neurologist, when necessary.
Intended Audience
This activity is designed to meet the needs of primary care physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, and other health care professionals who are interested in expanding their knowledge and improving their care of patients.
Learning Objectives
As a result of participating in this activity, members of the healthcare team will be able to:
- Describe the signs and symptoms of neurological disease.
- Explain how to localize "the lesion."
- List the proper testing options
- Correctly interpret exam and test results to initiate treatment or refer to a neurologist.
- Explain their role in managing the care of patients with neurological disease.
Elements of Competence
This activity has been designed to change learner competence and focuses on the following competencies:
- Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)/Nursing: Patient care and procedural skills, Medical knowledge, Practice-based learning and improvement
- National Academy of Medicine (NAM)/Nursing: Provide patient/person-centered care
- Interprofessional Education Collaborative Competencies: Roles and responsibilities
Provided By
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
- Department of Neurology
- Department of Medicine
- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP)
Agenda, Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Time | Activity/Topics/Speakers |
| 7:30 | Networking |
| 7:50 | Opening Remarks Christopher Luzzio, MD |
| 8:00 | “Evaluating Childhood Weakness” Cameron Crockett, MD |
| 8:30 | “Anti-amyloid therapies in Alzheimer's Disease: An Update” Elias Granadillo Deluque, MD |
| 9:00 | “Stroke Updates” Cassie Nankee, MD |
| 9:30 | Q&A Session Crockett, Granadillo Deluque, Nankee |
| 9:45 | Break |
| 10:00 | “Epilepsy Updates/Pearls” Zehra Husain, MD |
| 10:30 | “Neuropsychology Pearls” Kaitrin Conniff, PhD |
| 11:00 | “Functional Disorders” Elizabeth Rushing, PA & Kristina Trybek, PA |
| 11:30 | Q&A Session Husain, Conniff, Rushing & Trybek |
| 11:45 | Lunch |
| 12:45 | “Neuropathy and EMG” Jeffrey Blakesley, DO |
| 1:15 | “Febrile Seizures/Other Developmental Concerns” Allyson Impallomeni, MD |
| 1:45 | “Brain Death Updates” Eric Adelman, MD |
| 2:15 | Q&A Session Blakesley, Impallomeni, Adelman |
| 2:30 | Break |
| 2:45 | “Neuroimmunology Updates” Amanda Abuaf, MD |
| 3:15 | “Evaluating Tremors” Bayan Vojdani, DO |
| 3:45 | “Headache Updates” Kayla Haffley, MD, FACS |
| 4:15 | Q&A Session Abuaf, Vojdani, Haffley |
| 4:30 | Closing Remarks Christopher Luzzio, MD |
Conference Attire
Casual attire is appropriate for this conference. Since meeting room temperatures and personal comfort levels vary, dressing in layers is recommended.
Hotel Reservations
Madison Concourse Hotel & Governor's Club
1 W Dayton St, Madison, WI 53703
(800) 356-8293
A block of rooms has been reserved at the conference site, the Concourse Hotel & Governor's Club. Please contact the hotel directly (1-888-745-2032) to arrange your accommodations.
Guest Room Rates:
November 10th: Concourse Premier Level: $169 Governor's Club Level $249
November 11th: Concourse Premier Level: $169 Governor's Club Level $249
November 12th: Concourse Premier Level: $169 Governor's Club Level $249
The block of rooms will be held on a first-come, first-served basis and any available rooms that have not been reserved by midnight on October 16, 2026, will be released to the general public.
Virtual Attendees
Program links to the event will be sent to you prior to the conference and can be accessed in the course site.
Travel
Madison, Wisconsin has one major airport (MSN), the Dane County Regional Airport.
Planning Committee:
Christopher Luzzio, MD, Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Kathleen Shannon, MD, FAAN, FANA, Detling Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Allyson Impallomeni, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Cameron Crockett, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Stephanie Killoy, NP, Nurse Practitioner, Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Kaitrin Conniff, PhD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Melissa Christy, Medical Program Assistant, Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Jennifer Becker, Chief Administrative Officer, Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Joy White, Clinical Associate Department Administrator, Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Adam Flyte, MS, Accreditation Specialist, Interprofessional Continuing Professional Development, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Presenters:
Christopher Luzzio, MD, Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Cameron Crockett, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Elias Granadillo Deluque, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Cassie Nankee, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Zehra Husain, MD, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Kaitrin Conniff, PhD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Elizabeth Rushing, PA, Physician Assistant, Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Kristina Trybek, PA, Physician Assistant, Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Jeffrey Blakesley, DO, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Allyson Impallomeni, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Eric Adelman, MD, Associate Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Amanda Frisosky Abuaf, MD, Assistant Professor, Neuroimmunology & Multiple Sclerosis Program Director, Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Bayan Vojdani, DO, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Kayla Haffley, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Policy on Faculty and Sponsor Disclosure
It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) to identify, mitigate and disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* held by the speakers/presenters, authors, committee members, planners, and other persons who may influence the content of this accredited continuing education (CE). In addition, speakers/presenters and authors must disclose any planned discussion of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation.
For this accredited continuing education activity all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated and detailed disclosures are listed below.
| NAME | ROLE(S) | FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS DISCLOSURE | DISCUSSION OF UNLABELED/UNAPPROVED USES OF DRUGS/DEVICES IN PRESENTATION? |
| Christopher Luzzio, MD | Planner, Speaker/Author | ||
| Kathleen Shannon, MD, | Planner | ||
| Allyson Impallomeni, MD, | Planner, Speaker/Author | ||
| Cameron Crockett, MD | Planner, Speaker/Author | ||
| Stephanie Killoy, NP, | Planner | ||
| Kaitrin Conniff, PhD | Planner, Speaker/Author | ||
| Melissa Christy | Planner | ||
| Jennifer Becker | Planner | ||
| Joy White | Planner | ||
| Adam Flyte, MS | Accreditation Specialist | ||
| Elias Granadillo Deluque, MD | Speaker/Author | ||
| Cassie Nankee, MD | Speaker/Author | ||
| Zehra Husain. MD | Speaker/Author | ||
| Elizabeth Rushing, PA | Speaker/Author | ||
| Kristina Trybek, PA | Speaker/Author | ||
| Jeffrey Blakesley, DO | Speaker/Author | ||
| Allyson Impallomeni, MD | Planner, Speaker/Author | ||
| Eric Adelman, MD | Speaker/Author | ||
| Amanda Abuaf, MD | Speaker/Author | ||
| Bayan Vojdani, DO | Speaker/Author | ||
| Kayla Haffley, MD | Speaker/Author |
*Ineligible companies are those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by, or on, patients. The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical services directly to patients to be ineligible companies.
Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements
Accreditation Logos | Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements |
 | In support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. |
American Medical Association (AMA) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. | |
 | American Academy of PAs (AAPA) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 7.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. |
| American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.0 ANCC contact hours. |
| Continuing Education Units (CEUs) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for 0.7 CEUs or 7.0 hours. |
Available Credit
- 7.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
- 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 7.00 ANCC Contact Hours
- 7.00 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
- 7.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Registration for this activity can only be completed through the ICEP Learning Portal. Attendee registrations made through any other sites cannot be honored. UW-Madison ICEP is not able to refund fees paid through unaffiliated registration sites, such as eMedEvents.com, MedConfWorld.com, EventEgg.com, and 10times.com. Please report any unauthorized websites or solicitations for registrations to [email protected].
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Requests for cancellation must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. Cancellation requests received more than 96 hours prior to the conference start will allow a full refund except for the nonrefundable processing fee of $75. No refunds will be made for cancellations received 96 hours or less prior to the activity start date.
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodation for this event. Please contact [email protected] as soon as you can to make a reasonable accommodation request.
Program Changes
Emergency situations occasionally occur and may necessitate topic or speaker changes. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP reserve the right to alter or substitute a topic or speaker without prior notification.
Questions About Registration
Email [email protected].
For Further Information
For conference information please contact Adam Flyte: [email protected]
Required Hardware/software
Virtual attendees: laptop, desktop, or tablet with video streaming capability.