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Annual Stroke Conference

Sessions will include hemorrhagic stroke, dysphagia in stroke, ischemic stroke and large vessel occlusions, prehospital stroke care, stroke survivorship and more! Use this opportunity to meet and build rapport with stroke care teams and providers from all areas of Arkansas, including nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, EMS personnel, and many other interdisciplinary team members.

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Multiple Sclerosis Symposium

This event is open to patients with a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis, patient caregivers and family members, neurologists, and anyone else interested in learning about Multiple Sclerosis, treatment options, research initiatives, and living with Multiple Sclerosis.

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Movement Disorders Journal Club – May 1, 2025

The Epilepsy Journal Club met at Trios to discuss “Rise-PD and the History of Levodopa Formulations in Parkinson’s Disease Management” led by Dr. Rohit Dhall , with special guest Dr. Stanley Fisher joining us for expert insights. In addition, neurology resident Dr. Hira Zafar presented a brief and informative overview of the study. The journal club series, Arkansas Synaptic Exchange is a fresh forum for idea sharing, clinical insights, and meaningful connections within our neurology community.

Pictures: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCTisG

ANS Annual Event 2025

Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Neurological Society combined with Comprehensive Neurology update. This meeting is organized by UAMS Department of Neurology and will be an all-day meeting aimed at Neurologists and other healthcare providers in the state interested in learning more about neurology care and advocacy efforts in the State of Arkansas. AR Neurological Society is a subset of UAMS and not an external entity.

Pictures: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCvA38

Stroke Journal Club – December 12, 2025

The Epilepsy Journal Club met as part of the Arkansas Synaptic Exchange CME series at Bonefish Grill on December 12, 2025, to present on “Too Big to Save?” Rethinking Large Core Stroke in the Era of Modern Thrombectomy. This unique gathering offers an excellent opportunity to connect with peers and neurology residents across the state.

Pictures: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCTirK

Neuro- Degenerative Disorders Journal Club – May 8, 2026

The Epilepsy Journal Club met as part of the Arkansas Synaptic Exchange CME series at Bonefish Grill on May 8, 2026 to discuss ADA and Neuro- degenerative disorders.

Pictures: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCTkkt

Upcoming events: ANS Annual Event – September 2026

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