Department of Neurology

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.

Cost & Registration

Non-UW Participants

  • All Courses: $600
  • Single Course: $50

Non-UW Advanced Practice Providers:

  • All Courses: $250
  • Single Course: $35

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

Please register for the Headache Expertise Series here: https://secure.touchnet.net/C20410_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=228&SINGLESTORE=true

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.


Natalia Murinova, MD, MHA
Dr. Murinova is the Director of the UW Headache Center and a Clinical Professor in the Department of Neurology.
Ami Cuneo, MD
Dr. Cuneo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology.
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.  
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