2026 Stroke Chronic Care Symposium

Memphis, TN US
October 9, 2026

2026 Stroke Chronic Care Symposium

Friday, October 9, 2026
7:30 AM – 1:30 PM
 
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Hamilton Eye Institute – Freeman Auditorium
930 Madison Avenue, 3rd Floor
Memphis, TN  38163

 

Target Audience

  • Physicians
  • Allied Health Professionals (PhDs, PAs, etc.)
  • Hearing & Speech
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitaton
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Residents/Fellows
  • Medical Students

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the goals and strategies of stroke rehabilitation across different stages of care (i.e. acute vs chronic).
  • Describe common complications after a stroke and treatment strategies.
  • Recognize interdisciplinary approaches that enhance coordination and quality of care throughout the stroke continuum.
  • Integrate emerging rehabilitation strategies to improve post-stroke outcomes.
  • Review the evolution of thrombolytic therapy and emerging strategies to expand treatment eligibility and improve stroke outcomes.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 4.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
07/08/2026
Course expires: 
10/09/2026
Event starts: 
10/09/2026 - 7:30am CDT
Event ends: 
10/09/2026 - 1:30pm CDT
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*** 4.5 Hours CME

2026 Stroke Chronic Care Symposium
UTHSC - Hamilton Eye Institute, Freeman Auditorium
Friday, October 9, 2026
TimeslotPresentationPresenter
7:30 - 7:50 AMContinental Breakfast 
7:50 - 8:00 AMWelcome and Conference Objectives:Gregory Robbins, MD
8:00 - 8:30 AMStroke Impairments and Prognostic ToolsGregory Robbins, MD
8:30 - 9:00 AMUpdates on Extended Time Window for ThrombolyticsBalaji Krishnaiah, MD (Neurology)
9:00 - 9:30 AMStages of Stroke Rehab: Acute, Subacute, Chronic Care Settings and GoalsGregory Robbins, MD
9:30 - 9:45 AMQuestion and Answer 
9:45 - 10:00 AMBreak 
10:00 - 10:30 AMSecondary Complications of Stroke: Functional Impact and Treatment StrategiesDanielle Hassel, MD
10:30 - 10:45 AMPharmacotherapy Considerations for Secondary Stroke ProphylaxisNeuro Pharmacist from MUH
10:45 - 11:00 AMSocial Barriers to Community ReintegrationSocial Worker from MUH
11:00 - 11:15 AMQuestion and Answer 
11:15 - 12:00 PMLunch 
12:00 - 12:30 PMCommunity Reintegration for Patients with Cognitive ImpairmentsBrandon Baughman, PhD (Neuropsychology)
12:30 - 1:30 PMMultidisciplinary Panel Discussion - Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathologist, Social Work, Neuropsychology, Physiatrists, NeurologyGregory Robbins, MD - Moderator
1:30 - 1:35 PMClosing Remarks and AdjournmentGregory Robbins, MD
 Total CME4.5 hours (4 hours and 30 minutes)
Freeman Auditorium
930 Madison Avenue, 3rd Floor
Memphis, TN 38163
United States
Parking available in the Hamilton Eye Institute Parking Garage (H Lot)
Location: Madison Avenue at Pauline Street (across from Landau Uniforms)

AMA Credit Designation:
The University of Tennessee College of Medicine (UTCOM) designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1  Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Education for Non-Physicians:
The UTCOM will issue Certificates of Participation to non-physicians for participating in this activity and designates it for CEUs using the national standard that 1 hour of educational instruction is awarded .1 CEU. 

Accreditation:
The UTCOM is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Available Credit

  • 4.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 4.50 Attendance
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