Houston Neuropsychology

Saturday, October 30, 2010
6 CE Hours/Credits
$170 Non-HNS Member
$150 HNS Current Member
 $50  Students, post-docs, residents, interns 
 $25  Students, post-docs, residents, interns with poster presentation
 $25  VA employees
$170 All on-site regiterants

Main Auditorium (4th floor)
Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center (click for map)

 Program

8:00 am Registration & Continental Breakfast 
8:20  Welcome  and Introduction of Speaker

WILLIAM B. BARR, PH.D. WILL PRESENT:
 8:30 The Science of Sports Concussion
10:00     Coffee Break
10:20 Assessment of Sports Concussion:  Strategies & Controversies
11:45     Questions

Noon Lunch
1:00 pm   Long Term Risks of MTBI: Evidence from Sports and Beyond
2:25  Coffee Break
2:45     Implications for Assessment and Management of MTBI
3:45  Questions
4:00  Adjournment

About Dr. Barr

Dr. Barr is the Associate Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry at the NYU School of Medicine and Chief of Neuropsychology at the NYU Comprehensive Epilepsy Center. He researches sports concussion and serves as the neuropsychological consultant to various sports teams around the New York region. His clinical duties include neuro-psychological assessments, Wada tests, and brain mapping procedures on patients undergoing surgical treatment for epilepsy. He also specializes in neuropsychological assessment of patients with memory disorders resulting from brain injury, dementia, psychiatric disorders, and medical illness. His primary research interests include memory and other aspects of cognitive and behavioral functioning in epilepsy.

Poster Competition

The Jeffrey B. Lindeman Memorial Research Award is a poster competition open to graduate students, trainees, interns, and post-doctoral fellows. A cash prize of $300 will be awarded, and entrants are also eligible for reduced cost for the symposium ($25.00). Specific questions can be addressed to Paul Cirino, Ph.D., at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 832-842-2002.

OBJECTIVES

THREE LEARNING OBJECTIVES TO MEET THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF THE AUDIENCE:

1. To critically discuss the methodology used to estimate the prevalence of sports concussion and the instruments used to assess its symptoms.
2. To understand the factors influencing the course of recovery from sports concussion and the intervention strategies used to promote return to play and prevention of post-concussion syndrome.
3. To summarize the risk factors associated with multiple concussions and to critically evaluate results from studies on retired athletes.

TARGET AUDIENCE

 Neuropsychologists, Psychologists, School Psychologists, Educational Diagnosticians, Psychiatrists, Neurologists, and other Physicians.

 In Memoriam

HNS lost a good friend and vital contributor to our organization December 17, 2009 with the passing of Jeff Lindeman, PsyD. Jeff was our perennial Symposium Director dating back to 1997, and past president of HNS (1996). We have renamed our symposium and other activities in his honor.

CEUs

HNS designates this continuing Education Activity for a maximum of 6 CE Hours/Credits.

LOCATION

Main Auditorium (4th floor) Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center 2002 Holcombe Blvd. Houston, Texas The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center is located at 2002 Holcombe Blvd., between Old Spanish Trail (OST), Almeda Rd, and Cambridge Rd, a few blocks east of the Texas Medical Center. Please use the OST entrance, and park in the main parking areas (F, G, H, I, J & K). Upon entering the VA Medical Center through the main entrance, there will be signage posted to the 4th floor main auditorium.

OTHER INFORMATION

The Houston Neuropsychological Society (HNS) reserves the right to limit the number of participants in a program and will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by an individual whose registration is not confirmed and for whom space is not available. Registration conducted online, or via mail- in form prior to October 27th will be confirmed via email. Registration at the door, if space permits. Cancellation / Refund Policy: In the unlikely event that it is necessary to do so, HNS reserves the right to cancel this symposium not less than 5 working days prior to the scheduled program date. Each registrant will be notified using the contact information provided, and registration fees paid will be refunded in full. However, HNS is not responsible for any other costs incurred such as airline, car rental, hotel charges, or penalties.