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New York State Neurological Society is pleased to Welcome the following SIGN chapters to our annual meeting. We look forward to seeing you this weekend as you are our future in Neurology. A special networking SIGN meeting will take place on 11/11/23 from 12:30 to 1:30 at the Metropolitan Pavilion.

· Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University

· NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine

· New York Medical College School of Medicine

· Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine

· SUNY Downstate Medical School

· Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine – Middletown

· SUNY Upstate Medical University

· Cornell University School of Medicine

Read more below on

Women in Neurology Reception (November 10, 2023)

The 2023 Annual Meeting (November 11, 2023)

Mini Research Poster Session for Students and Residents at the Annual Meeting (Deadline Submission October 23) November 11, 2023

CME for 9:00 a.m. Session:  In support of improving patient care, AcademicCME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Councilfor Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. AcademicCME designates this live material for a maximum of .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from argenx. 

  November 10, 2023

New York State Neurological Society Networking Reception Women in Neurology!

The New York State Neurological Society is holding its popular Women in Neurology Networking Reception!  All genders are invited, but you MUST be a member of the New York State Neurological Society to attend this limited space free event.  (Join or pay dues today  HERE! )

When: Friday, November 10, 2023  from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EST

Bourbon and Branch

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Students and Residents! 

Deadline October 23, 2023 for the Mini Research Symposium with Presentations for Top Poster  at the November 11, 2023 NYSNS Annual Meeting, Metropolitan Pavilion, New York City. 

Submit your pdf to nysneurology@gmail.com by October 23, 2023.

*You can present a poster from a previous submission in 2023.

Guidelines for Abstract Preparation and Submission:
Deadline October 23, 2023
General Information
NYSNS accepts abstracts in the following categories:

Basic Mechanisms
Translational Research
Clinical Research
Epidemiologic Research
Health Disparities
Requirements

Author Information:

At least one author must be a member of the NYSNS in order for the abstract to be considered
The first author must be a student, neurology resident or fellow.
Enter all authors in the order they should appear in the author listing of the abstract
NYSNS will communicate solely with the first/presenting author if accepted
The first/presenting author must ensure that all authors have read and agreed with the content of the abstract submitted for the NYSNS 2023 Annual Meeting

Character limit:

There is a limit of 3,200 characters for the text of your abstract submission
The character limit includes title, abstract body, and spaces, but does NOT include authors, institutions, tables, or images

Format: The abstracts must be submitted in PDF format.

Title

Abstract Body

Abstracts should be organized into four separate paragraphs:

Background
Methods
Results
Conclusions (please conclude by stating the significance of the findings)
Tables and Images

These can be embedded in the abstract and will not count towards the character limit.

Abbreviations

Use only standard abbreviations
For terms that are abbreviated, use the whole word the first time, followed by the abbreviation in parenthesis

References

References will not be included in the total character count
Use references sparingly within the body of your abstract.

Ethical Procedures

Work presented in abstracts must conform to guidelines for ethical experimental procedures with animals and patients, as well as accepted scientific standards. Failure to meet these guidelines will result in the rejection of the abstract.

Sources of Funding

Funding must be noted at the end of the abstract and will NOT be included in the total character count.

Submission Process:end your pdf to nysneurology@gmail.com

Be sure to proofread before you upload your abstract.

You will receive a confirmation email within one business day. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please email nysneurology@gmail.com to check if your abstract has been received.

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We Fought for Our Residents and Fellows . . . And Won!

Thanks to the initiative of the NYSNS Board, medical residents and students are now included in the Healthcare Worker Bonus (HWB) Program. NYSNS asked for a cooperative effort around the State, and organized medicine made sure that our legislators heard. Now it’s time to learn more about the program HERE. A webinar on the topic is available HERE. The qualifying resident/fellow must work for a qualified employer, be in an eligible title listed, and receive an annual base salary of $125,000 or less (excluding any bonus or overtime pay paid by the employer). There are other qualifications too. There is also an email address (NYSWorkersBonus@health.ny.gov) and call center at (866) 682–0077. Review the Frequently Asked Questions regarding the HWB Program for the latest information.

Tell the Governor

Ask Governor Kathy Hochul to veto the wrongful death bill that could raise doctors medical liability premiums by 40 percent. NYSNS has taken a stand, and you can help by sending an instant message to ask Governor Kathy Hochul to veto the Wrongful Death bill. Click HERE.

Once you’ve done that, don’t stop. Ask Governor Hochul to sign A.879/S.8113, which would prohibit an insurer from denying a claim or pre–approval request unless the reviewing physician was board–certified or board eligible in the same or similar specialty as the physician recommending the treatment or managing the condition. The reviewing physician would also have to have a New York license to practice medicine. Click HERE. You can also help gather evidence to show the impact on patients who have been delayed or denied care because of a health plan’s clinical review performed by a physician outside the specialty area of care. Take this quick Survey.

Stop Steep Medicare Cuts

Because of provisions due to expire at the end of this year, physicians face an over 8% cut in their Medicare payments for 2023 unless Congress again takes action. Late last year, organized medicine persuaded Congress to delay a “perfect storm” of payment cuts that would have totaled 10%. Before 2022 ends, we are asking Congress to do the following: Extend last year’s 3% temporary increase in the physician fee schedule; provide relief for a planned, additional 2023 budget neutrality cut (1.5%); end the statutory annual freeze; provide an inflation–based update for the coming year; and waive the 4% sequester that’s required due to the other, non–Medicare-related legislation. To weigh in, go HERE.

Tip of the Hat

A timely editorial published in JAMA Neurology and written by a member of our board, Charles Esenwa, MD, calls for greater focus on health equity in global and regional neurological associations. Check it out HERE. (PS, his co-author, Bruce Ovbiagele, MD, is speaking at our Annual Meeting.)

Free CME — Don’t Miss This MS Opportunity

The Board of Directors of NYSNS wanted members to be aware of this free CME opportunity from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. ECHO MS increases the capacity of neurologists and other healthcare providers to diagnose and manage individuals with multiple sclerosis. This CME program follows Project ECHO’s evidence-based tele-mentoring model and establishes a peer-to-peer knowledge sharing network. Each ECHO MS session features a brief didactic and two case discussions. The goal of ECHO MS is to improve overall health outcomes for individuals with MS. ECHO MS provides 12 CMEs and is a dynamic professional learning community for neurologists and other healthcare providers. The ECHO MS cohort begins in September and ends in March. The 60-minute virtual sessions take place twice a month and meet during the lunch hour. A Hub Team of experts review relevant MS information and participants present cases for discussion. The result is a high yield learning experience that promotes collaboration between academic MS centers and general neurology providers. Check it out HERE.

Where’s NYSNS?

The Society will be in new quarters as of August 24, 2022. Look for us at 246 West 38 Street, Ste. 501, New York, NY 10018–9089. Same phone number and same e–mail.

Latest MLMIC News

Check out the latest MLMIC news from the Society’s endorsed medical liability insurance company. It’s a scary world out there, and physician safety, not to mention physician wellness should be a priority. Check out what MLMIC has to say about it in The MLMIC Insider, HERE.

Job Postings

The New York State Neurological Society welcomes job postings. The charge is $150 for a 60 day listing. There is no charge to post fellowship positions. Contact us: NYSNS