The Canadian Headache Society is pleased to introduce Migraine in the Maritimes, a new accredited educational program bringing practical, evidence-based headache education to primary care providers across Atlantic Canada.
Migraine in the Maritimes has been certified for up to 4 MAINPRO+ credits for Family Medicine Specialists and accredited for up to 4 hours of MOC Group Learning Section 1 credits for Royal College Specialists.
Meet Our Featured Speakers
Laine Green
MD, MSc, FRCP(C), FAHS
Candice Todd
MSc, MD, FRCPC
Elizabeth Leroux
MD, FRCPC
Richard Leckey
MD, FRCPC
William Kingston
MD, FRCPC, FAHS
Learning Objectives
After attending this educational program, participants will be better able to:
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Differentiate primary headache disorders from secondary headaches requiring further investigation.
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Apply current evidence based Canadian recommendations for the diagnosis and management of migraine in primary care.
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Develop individualized acute and preventive treatment plans based on patient characteristics, preferences, and clinical presentation.
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Incorporate non pharmacologic strategies, patient education, and shared decision making into comprehensive migraine care.
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Manage migraine in special populations, including women with hormonal related migraine, pregnancy, and menopause.
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Integrate emerging CGRP targeted therapies appropriately into clinical practice.
Agenda
10:00 - 10:15 am
Welcome
Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Leroux
10:15 – 10:55 am
Diagnosis of Headache and Migraine + Q&A
Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Leroux
10:55 – 11:35 am
Therapeutic Education, Headache Diaries and Behavioral Approaches + Q&A
Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Leroux
11:35 – 12:15 pm
Acute Treatment Strategies + Q&A
Presented by Dr. Richard Leckey
12:15 – 1:00 pm
Lunch
Lunch will be provided
1:00 – 1:40 pm
Preventive Treatment Approaches + Q&A
Presented by Dr. William Kingston
1:40 – 2:20 pm
Hormonal Considerations in Migraine + Q&A
Presented by Dr. Candice Todd
2:20 – 3:00 pm
Rapid Fire: Top Questions on CGRP in Practice + Q&A
Presented by Dr. Laine Green
