MS Mentorship Forum Foundation of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers Promoting the Best and Latest in Multiple Sclerosis Care

TODAY’S TASKS  Group discussion of content for two web-based outcomes of the meeting: 1.MS disease state overview and review of emerging technologies and treatments 2.Draft recommendations for information about opportunities and challenges in MS  Recommendations for MS professional training programs, the CMSC and the FCMSC

Medical Implications  MS is a complex, dynamic, chronic illness requiring medical professionals with experience in identifying, diagnosing and treating patients with MS  Planning of care for patients with MS should be flexible and nimble to meet the individualized needs of patients and their families  You are the future – Your feedback today is as important as your contributions over the next decades

Task #1 MS disease state overview : Emerging technologies & treatments

 What was new information for you?  Neuroimmunology  Imaging  Symptomatic treatment  What were “take home points” important enough to spend time telling someone about? ​ ​  Were there revelations that provide insight and might guide the future of better diagnosis or treatment?

Task #2 Career Path and Training Decisions

What Would You Share with Other Trainees?  What do you still need to know?  Best advice for others at critical career points  Recommendations for information about opportunities and challenges in MS

Task #3 Recommendations for the CMSC and FCMSC

Recommendations for CMSC and FCMSC MS Training Programs June Halper, MSN, APN-C, FAAN, MSCN Chief Operating Officer, CMSC Executive Director, IOMSN

Programs Needed?  Most important components of a formalized MS Mentorship program?  Most needed resources or opportunities from a professional organization? The FCMSC and CMSC provide comprehensive information, continuing education, skill development, and support for medical professionals engaged in the field of patient care in MS

MS Mentorship Forum  Program Evaluations  Post-Meeting Feedback  Follow-up at 15 th Annual CMSC Meeting – Indianapolis, May 27-30, 2015

MS Mentorship Forum THANK YOU!