2026 Practical Update in Neurology and Neurosurgery

May 15, 2026

The annual Kentucky Neuroscience Institute Practical Update in Neurology and Neurosurgery will take place in person in the Healthy KY Research Building on the campus of the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY and virtually (Zoom) on Friday, May 15, 2026. This, our 11th annual event, attracts practitioners from across the Commonwealth and surrounding areas. Nearly 150 medical professionals attended last year’s symposium. Our goal is to collaborate with our healthcare partners – the community neurologist, internist, pediatrician, emergency medicine physician, family practice physician, advanced practice provider, and more to provide updates on neurological care that can be used in their daily practices. 

Target Audience

Physicians and Nurses

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to

  • Assess key factors that influence decision-making for aneurysm treatment: open vs. endovascular options.
  • Distinguish, localize, diagnose, and medically manage common focal nerve lesions using clinical examination and electrodiagnostic studies.
  • Detail a systematic, evidence-based approach to the evaluation and initial management of a child with new-onset epilepsy, including seizure classification, appropriate diagnostic workup (EEG, neuroimaging, and laboratory testing), and selection of first-line antiseizure medication based on seizure type and patient-specific factors.
  • Indicate surgically relevant mononeuropathies and formulate a practical approach to their evaluation, referral, and neurosurgical management.
  • Assess the urgency of a neurosurgical referral for patients presenting with intracranial aneurysms.
  • Define essential tremor using current consensus criteria.
  • Describe the role of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in the management of essential tremor (ET), and how UK's approach to DBS has opened doors for more patients to benefit from this therapy.
  • Articulate the classification of pediatric movement disorders.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This Live activity is designated for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Participation

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This Live activity is designated for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Participation. Learners should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 4.00 ANCC (UK Healthcare CECentral)

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 4.00 nursing contact hour(s).

Course opens: 
04/15/2026
Course expires: 
07/14/2026
Event starts: 
05/15/2026 - 9:45am EDT
Event ends: 
05/15/2026 - 3:00pm EDT
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UK HealthCare CECentral · Continuing Education

2026 Practical Update in
Neurology & Neurosurgery

Friday, May 15, 2026 University of Kentucky · Lexington, KY
CME  AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CNE  Nursing Contact Hours
8:00 - 8:55
Registration
9:00 - 9:10
Larry B. Goldstein, MD, FAAN, FANA, FAHA
Judy and Byron Young Neuroscience Institute Endowed Professor; Co-Director, Kentucky Neuroscience Institute; Co-Director, UK Neuroscience Research Priority Area; Medical Director, UK-Norton Stroke Care Network
Welcome and Introductions
9:15 - 9:45
Kara Kennedy, DO
Associate Professor of Neurology
Practical Approach to Screening and Diagnosis of Intracranial Aneurysm
Learning Objective
Assess the urgency of a neurosurgical referral for patients presenting with intracranial aneurysms.
9:50 - 10:20
Saman Sizdahkhani, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
Practical Approach to Neurosurgical Management of Intracranial Aneurysm
Learning Objective
Assess key factors that influence decision making for aneurysm treatment (open vs. endovascular options).
10:25 - 10:55
Esra Pehlivan, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Practical Approach to New Onset Epilepsy in Children
Learning Objective
Detail a systematic, evidence-based approach to the evaluation and initial management of a child with new-onset epilepsy.
11:00 - 11:15
Break
11:20 - 11:50
Francis Farhadi, MD, PhD
Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery
Practical Approach to Neurosurgical Management of Mononeuropathies
Learning Objective
Indicate surgically relevant mononeuropathies and formulate a practical approach to their evaluation, referral, and neurosurgical management.
11:55 - 12:25
Saniya Pervin, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Practical Approach to Diagnosis and Medical Management of Mononeuropathies
Learning Objective
Distinguish, localize, diagnose, and medically manage common focal nerve lesions using clinical examination and electrodiagnostic studies.
12:30 - 1:00
Lunch Break
1:05 - 1:35
Tarek Ali, MD, MEd
Associate Professor of Neurology
Practical Approach to Diagnosis and Medical Management of Essential Tremor
Learning Objective
Define essential tremor using current consensus criteria.
1:40 - 2:10
Hannah Choi, MD, PGY-5, Chief Resident
Department of Neurosurgery
Practical Approach to Neurosurgical Management of Essential Tremor
Learning Objective
Describe the role of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in management of essential tremor.
2:15 - 2:45
Keisuke Ueda, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Practical Approach to Movement Disorders in Children
Learning Objective
Articulate the classification of pediatric movement disorders.
3:00
Closing Comments, Evaluation, and Adjournment
Credit & Evaluation: Participants must complete the online program evaluation at CECentral to claim credit. The deadline to claim credit is July 7, 2026. For assistance, contact [email protected].
Speaker(s)

Tarek Ali, MBBS, MEd

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Hannah Choi, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Francis Farhadi, MD, PhD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Esra Pehlivan, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Saniya Pervin, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Keisuke Ueda, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Available Credit

  • 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This Live activity is designated for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Participation

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This Live activity is designated for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Participation. Learners should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 4.00 ANCC (UK Healthcare CECentral)

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 4.00 nursing contact hour(s).

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