Headache Expertise Series
The UW Headache Expertise Series was created by Dr. Natalia Murinova and is a collaborative effort between UW Headache Medicine and UW Primary Care. This course enhances clinical skills for all medical providers who treat patients with headache disorders. This program teaches critical diagnostic skills and cutting-edge treatment strategies, aiming to improve the quality of headache management for individuals with headache. Course participants will gain new tools and an understanding of a multi-modal treatment approach. They will learn when to proceed with further headache workup, such as advanced neuroimaging, and when to refer a patient to Urgent Care, the Emergency Room, or the Headache Clinic. Participants gain expertise in headache while acquiring CME credits. This course takes place on Thursdays online from 12 pm to 1pm. Please see below to review the topics, dates, and course details and associated fees.
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Natalia Murinova, MD, MHA Dr. Murinova is the Director of the UW Headache Center and a Clinical Professor in the Department of Neurology. |
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Ami Cuneo, MD Dr. Cuneo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology. |
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Anita Chopra, MD, FACP Dr. Chopra is the Medical Director of Northwest Health and Wellness and a Clinical Assistant Professor at UW Medicine in Family Medicine. |
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Daniel Krashin, MD Dr. Krashin is an Associate Professor at the UW Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences |
CME Accreditation Statement:
The University of Washington school of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The university of Washington school of medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 26 AMA PRA category 1 credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Natalia Murinova, MD, Ami Cuneo, MD, Anita Chopra, MD, and Daniel Krashin, MD have no financial relationships to disclose with any manufacturers, suppliers of any products/services, or with any commercial support firms.
Topics and Dates
October 3rd: Welcome & Correctly Diagnosing Headaches Using International Society of Headache Society Criteria
October 10th: Decoding Migraines: Navigating the Spectrum of Migraine Variations for a Precise Diagnosis
October 17th: Differentiating Headaches: Beyond Migraine – Recognizing cluster, Hypnic, and other Rare Headache Disorders
October 24th: 5 Minute Precision Questions for Accurate Headache Diagnosis
October 31st: When is Headache Dangerous? Red Flags for Headache, Primary Versus Secondary headache, and When to Refer to ED
November 7th: When to Image Patients with Headaches?
November 21st: Imaging Insights for Effective Headache Management: A Guide for Primary Care Providers
December 5th: Advances in Acute Migraine Management: Strategies for Primary Care Providers
December 12th: Advances in Preventive Migraine Management: Strategies for Primary Care Providers
January 9th: Identifying Chronic Migraine: Assessing Patient Eligibility for Botox and Emerging Headache Therapies
January 16th: Latest Migraine Medications and Navigating Prior Authorizations
January 23rd: Exploring Neuromodulation Devices: Cutting-Edge Solutions for Migraine Management
January 30th: Addressing Medication Overuse Headache: Diagnosis and Advanced Management Techniques for Primary Care
February 6th: Migraine in Youth: Understanding and Treating Headaches in Children and Adolescents
February 13th: Confronting Depression and Stress: Advanced Strategies for Managing Migraine
February 20th: Harmonizing Headache Care: Integrative Approaches to Managing Migraines and Sleep-Related Comorbidities
February 27th: Optimizing Migraine Treatment in Older Adults: Safe and Effective Approaches
March 6th: Headache Management in Brain Tumor Patients
March 13th: Advancements in Trigeminal neuralgia: Latest Diagnostic and Management Strategies
March 20th: Demystifying Long COVID Headaches: Strategies for Diagnosis and Management
March 27th: Navigating Post-Traumatic Headaches: Comprehensive Management and Recovery Strategies
April 3rd: Unraveling Cluster Headache: Cutting Edge Approaches for Diagnosis and Relief
April 17th: Safeguarding Mother and Child: Effective Migraine Management During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
April 24th: Migraine Versus Functional Neurological Disorder and Symptom Management
May 1st: Linking Migraine and Autonomic Dysfunction: Exploring the Connection and Management Strategies
May 8th: Celebration of Knowledge: A Year-End Review and Highlights from Our Mini-Headache Fellowship Journey
Cost
Non-UW Participants
- All Courses: $600
- Single Course: $50
UW Faculty
- All Courses: $300
- Single Course: $25
UW Advanced Practice Providers and Business Administrators
- All Courses: $150
- Single Course: $15
Students, Fellows, and Residents: No cost
For faculty: If you would like to use a portion of your faculty allotment towards the Headache Expertise Series, please email the finance team to initiate the transfer of funds: neurfisc@uw.edu and zpdestef@uw.edu. Feel free to reach out with any questions.