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Multidisciplinary Course

Functional Neurological Disorder: A Journey from Diagnosis to Rehabilitation

Monday, June 9, 2025
1:45 PM – 4:15 PM ET
CE: 2.5

Audience:

Adult Neurologist, Child Neurologist, Resident, Fellow, Nurses with interest in topic

Learning Level:

Basic (Resident, New Information), Intermediate (Practicing Physician), Advanced (Special Interest, Higher Level Discussion)

Learning Format:

Case studies, Forum/panels, Lecture/plenary method, Question and answer sessions

CanMEDs Roles:

Medical Expert, Scholar, Communicator, Collaborator, Leader, Health Advocate, Professional

Functional neurological disorder (FND) is one of the most common conditions faced in neuroscience clinical services, and there is an increasing emphasis on the role of the neurologist in diagnosing and managing this condition. The past 15 years have brought with them tremendous advances in our understanding of mechanism, diagnostic processes and therapy for FND, all of which will be reviewed in this course. This course will equip attendees to recognize the breadth of presentations of FND, pathophysiologic processes, and therapeutic strategies, while emphasizing the necessity of patient-centered care. By the end of this session, attendees will have the tools to better support their patients in their recovery from this treatable condition.

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize that functional neurological disorder (FND) is a neuropsychiatric syndrome with variable symptom manifestations.
  • Apply ‘positive’ examination signs to confidently diagnose FND.
  • Describe the pathophysiology and mechanisms of FND.
  • Employ bedside strategies to encourage recovery in patients.
  • Develop a patient-centered interdisciplinary rehabilitation plan for patients with FND.

Presentations:

  • 1:45 PM – 1:50 PM ET
    Introduction of Session and Speakers
  • 1:50 PM – 2:15 PM ET
    Overview and Diagnosis of Functional Neurological Disorder

    Speaker: Gabriela Gilmour

  • 2:15 PM – 2:40 PM ET
    Insights into Pathophysiology and Mechanism of Functional Neurological Disorder

    Speaker: Matthew Burke

  • 2:40 PM – 3:05 PM ET
    Rehabilitation for Functional Neurological Disorder

    Speaker: Sarah Lidstone

  • 3:05 PM – 3:50 PM ET
    Functional Neurological Disorder Clinical Cases: From Diagnosis to Rehabilitation

    Speaker: Adriano Mollica

    Speaker: Sarah Hanafi

  • 3:50 PM – 4:15 PM ET
    Q&A, Wrap up & Specific Course Evaluation