The 23rd Annual HCNE Boston Headache Symposium

Boston, MA US
November 4, 2023

Headache and facial pain are highly prevalent, disabling, complex medical conditions that are frequently chronic and are often under-diagnosed and inadequately treated.  They place a considerable burden on the medical system in both time and financial resources.

While the underlying pathophysiology and basic science mechanisms of migraine and other chronic pain disorders have made many advances, there is still much to be learned and understood about these very troublesome public health problems. 

The evaluation, diagnosis and management of these pain disorders are a very important continuing education mission and one of the primary objectives of the Headache Cooperative of the Northeast.  The goal of this activity is to increase the requisite skills needed to classify, differentially diagnose and treat the most common primary and secondary headache disorders.

Target Audience

This symposium is designed for physicians, dentists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, physical therapists and other health professionals to learn from the leaders in headache medicine.

Learning Objectives

     At the conclusion of this activity, the participants will be able to:

  • Describe the approach to evaluation and management of the headache patient
  • Describe the management of headache in pregnancy and lactation
  • Describe the symptoms and science of migraine aura
  • List and understand how to use headache applications
  • Describe key principals in managing the difficult patient
  • Describe the presentation and management of pediatric cluster headache
  • Describe common and important drug interactions/side effects in headache medicine
  • Describe presentations of orofacial pain
  • List upcoming therapies in Headache Medicine
  • Describe the interaction of psychiatric illnesses and headache disorders
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 9.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this Live activity for a maximum of 9.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 9.00 ANCC
    • 4.50 ANCC Pharmacology
  • 9.00 Participation
Course opens: 
07/17/2023
Course expires: 
02/04/2024
Event starts: 
11/04/2023 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
11/04/2023 - 6:00pm EDT
Cost:
$250.00
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Program subject to change without notice

  

Time

Agenda Description

7:50 AM - 8:00AM

Welcome and Introduction

Part 1: Moderator Dr. Markley

8:00AM - 8:45AM

Approach to the Headache Patient
Dr. Allan Purdy   Discussant Dr. Shapiro

8:45AM - 9:30AM

Headache Management in Pregnancy and Lactation
Dr. Melissa Rayhill   Discussant. Dr. Vgontzas

 9:30AM - 9:45AM

Q&A

          9:45AM - 10:00AM

Break

Part 2: Moderator Dr. Rizzoli

10:00AM - 10:45AM

The Spectrum of Migraine Aura
Dr. Andrea Harriott    Discussant Sait Ashina

10:45AM - 11:30AM

Headache/Migraine apps
Dr. Shuhan Zhu   Discussant Dr. Melissa Rayhill

11:30AM - 11:45AM

Q&A

11:45AM - 12:10PM

Lunch Break

12:10PM - 1:00PM

Lunch Talk: Behavioral Medicine-Managing the Difficult Patient 
Dr. Ron Kulich   Discussant Dr. Steve Baskin

Part 3: Moderator Dr. Weeks

1:00PM - 1:45PM

Pediatric Cluster Headache
Dr. Brian McGeeney   Discussant Dr. Schindler

1:45PM - 2:00PM

Q&A

2:00PM - 2:45PM

Drug Interactions and Side Effects to Watch
Dr. Shivang Joshi  Discussant Dr. Kate Mullin

2:45PM - 3:30PM

Orofacial Pain
Dr. Alberto Malacarne  Discussant Dr. Allan Purdy

           3:30PM - 3:45PM

Q&A

           3:45PM - 4:00PM

Break

Part 4: Moderator Dr. Ward

4:00PM - 4:45PM

Headache Pipeline
Dr. Alan Rapoport   Discussant Dr. Peter McAllister

4:45PM - 5:30PM

Migraine, where Neurology and Psychiatry Meet
Dr. Philip O’Carroll  Discussant Dr. Christopher Gottschalk

5:30PM - 5:45PM

Q&A

5:45PM - 5:50PM

Closing remarks

The Colonnade Hotel
120 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
United States
+1 (617) 424-7000
The Colonnade Hotel

Reservations

A block of rooms has been reserved at the special rate of $309/night, single or double, plus applicable taxes. The room block will be held until October 13, 2023 or until it is full.  Space is limited and is subject to availability.  You may make reservations online or by calling (617) 424-7000.  Mention you are with the HCNE 23rd Annual Boston Headache conference to receive the special conference rate.   Rooms can be cancelled until 48 Hours before check-in with no penalty.  

Please use the link below to reserve your room:

The Colonnade Hotel

 

Transportation

Logan International Airport (BOS) is 4 miles from the Colonnade Hotel (15 – 30 minutes driving, depending on traffic).

Logan Airport offers passengers a variety of transportation options ranging from taxi and limousine services to rental cars and shuttle buses plus connections to local bus and train stations.  Visit http://www.massport.com/logan-airport/to-from-logan/transportation-options/ for more information.

Taxi Service
There are a number of taxi services available at Logan International Airport. The estimated fare to the Colonnade Hotel is $35 – $50.

Subway Service (MBTA Green and Orange Lines)
Subway service is available from Logan International Airport to the Colonnade Hotel via the Blue Line to either the Green or Orange Line. The cost is $2.75. Visit  http://www.mbta.com for a schedule and details.

Note: Fares are subject to change.

Travel

Tourist Information
Boston's history recalls revolution and transformation, and today the city is still among the country’s most forward-thinking and barrier-breaking cities.  It is rich with history, culture and art.  Visit https://www.boston.gov/visiting-boston for more information.

Climate in November
Temperatures range from 32° to 58°F.

Since everyone has a different level of comfort, we suggest you dress in layers.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and the Headache Cooperative of the Northeast (HCNE). Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine 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.

 

 

 

 

Physicians
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses
Contact Hours: 9.0, of which 4.50 are eligible for pharmacology credit

Available Credit

  • 9.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this Live activity for a maximum of 9.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 9.00 ANCC
    • 4.50 ANCC Pharmacology
  • 9.00 Participation

Grants

This activity is supported by educational grants from:

Lilly

Lundbeck

Price

Cost:
$250.00
Please login or register to take this course.

Non-Members - $250

New members - $250

HCNE Members - $200

HCNE Board/Faculty - $200

Fellows/Residents/Students - Free

Registration includes a complimentary buffet breakfast, one morning & afternoon coffee/snack and lunch.  

Cancellation Policy

Substitution may be made at any time without an additional charge.  Refunds will be issued for all cancellations received at least two weeks prior to the start of the conference.  A $50.00 administrative fee will be charged for all refunds and credits. Should cancellation occur less than two weeks prior to the start of the conference, a credit towards another Boston University School of Medicine Continuing Medical Education Office conference will be issued, not a refund.  

“No shows” are subject to the full course fee.  Substitutions must be made in writing to cme@bu.edu.  Refunds and credits will not be issued once the conference has started. 

If you need to cancel your registration, please click here. 

This course is subject to change and/or cancellation.
 

Sharing Your Information Through Participant Lists:

If you checked "Yes" to sharing your information on the participant list, we only share name, degree, organization, city and state. Checking "Yes" indicates we may share your name with exhibitors from commercial entities (ineligible companies) including pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
 

Special Services

To request reasonable accommodations for disabilities, please notify the Center for Continuing Education (CCE), in writing, to cme@bu.edu at least two weeks prior to the start of the conference.

The CCE will work to accommodate dietary requests (including, but not limited to: kosher, vegetarian, low cholesterol, and low sodium) received in writing at least two weeks prior to the start of the conference.

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