Montreal, Canada
November 6, 2010

Aim of the symposium

Although physicians and scientists working in multiple sclerosis (MS) have devoted enormous efforts to studying the progressive forms of MS, many aspects of these conditions remain obscure. On the threshold of a new era in the management of the less severe forms of MS, when more aggressive therapy will be able to markedly reduce or suppress disease activity, progressive forms of MS remain a challenging issue for health care professionals and a heavy burden for patients.

The aim of this symposium is to gather together some of the most experienced scientists in this field in order to discuss issues and propose solutions for improving the management of progressive forms of MS in research and clinical practice.

Learning objectives

Participants in this Symposium will:

• Be updated on latest achievements on pathophysiology and pathology of progressive forms of MS
• Be informed about innovative diagnostic approaches
• Discuss present and innovative options for treatment of progressive forms of MS

Target audience

Clinicians and scientists working in MS

Accreditation

The Division of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of the Faculty of Medicine of the Université de Montréal is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Continuing Medical Education (CACME), by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ).

The Division du CPD approves this activity for 8 hours of category 1 (Main Pro-M1) credits for the attending general practitioner (family physician).

For the specialist physician, the Division of CPD approves 1 credit per hour of attendance for a total of 8 credits for the entire activity in accordance with the Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC).

For all other participants, this program grants a certificate of attendance of 8 hours.
Participants should claim a number of hours consistent with their attendance.