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

2. 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

3. 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

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

5.  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?

6. Task #2 Career Path and Training Decisions

7. 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

8. Task #3 Recommendations for the CMSC and FCMSC

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

10. 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

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

12. MS Mentorship Forum THANK YOU!