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8th National Neuromuscular Review Course

Friday, October 24, 2025 09:00toSaturday, October 25, 2025 17:00

Montreal Neurological Institute 3801 rue University, Montreal, QC, H3A 2B4, CA

Dr. Nicolas Dupré of Laval University, Dr. Karine Garneau of Université de Montréal, and the members of the organizing committee are pleased to announce the 8th National Neuromuscular Review Course. This in depth learning opportunity is available solely as an in person event. It will be held at The Neuro, Montreal.

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Registration is free for residents, $350 CAD for fellows, and $500 CAD for neurologists, specialists, and professionals.

Who should attend

The review course is aimed at residents and fellows from Canada and the US, as well as practicing community neurologists interested in a comprehensive review of the current principles and practices dealing with neuromuscular diseases.

Benefits of attending

This comprehensive review course may serve to fulfill part of the preparation requirements for trainees seeking to complete the Royal College Examinations in neurology and in related fields. We believe this program will assist all neurology residents in preparing for their examination. The course will bring community neurologists up to date on neuromuscular diseases so that ultimately, they can improve the diagnosis and care of their patients.

Course topics

The course will present experts who will provide a state-of-the-art overview of topics such as motor neuron diseases, pediatrics, neuropathies, neuromuscular junction diseases and myopathies. The speakers will cover basic clinical concepts from diagnosis to therapeutics, from genomics to immunology. The program will include examination scenarios for those participants wishing to gain experience in examination situations.

Overall Program Learning Objectives

By the end of the review course, participants will be able to analyze the clinical presentation of prevalent neurological disorders.
Elaborate an investigation plan when suspecting a neuromuscular disorder.
After completing the review course, participants will be proficient in reviewing the management strategies for specific neuromuscular disorders.

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Programme

Friday, October 24

9:00 Muscular Dystrophies

9:50 Common Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorders: Part 1

10:40 Refreshment pause

11:00 Common Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorders: Part 2

11:50 Lunch & Meet the Sponsors

13:00 Acquired Myopathies

13:50 Metabolic Myopathies

14:40 Refreshment pause

15:00 Myasthenia Gravis and Lambert-Eaton Syndrome

15:50 ALS

16:40 Cocktail and Networking

Saturday, October 25

9:00 Approach to Diagnosis of Polyneuropathy, What Not to Miss

9:50 AIDP and CIDP

10:40 Refreshment pause

11:00 Guest Lecture

12:00 Lunch

13:00 Workshops (concurrent)

EMG Based
Genetic Cases (how to investigate, approach to VUS, limitations of panel)
Challenging Diagnostic Cases in Neuromuscular

15:15 Closing Remarks and Participation Draw

Travel Awards

Travel awards for Neurology Residents are available on a first-come, first-served basis to provide financial assistance to those traveling from within Canada. These awards are for those who have registered to attend the National Neuromuscular Review Course in Montreal.

Applications must be submitted by August 15, 2025, via the travel award form
Award amounts will be based on distance, for a maximum of $500 CAD for Canadian residents

You will be notified of the status of your application by September 4, 2025.

Award amounts will be based on distance:

For Neurology residents travelling from outside the province of Québec, approved awards will be in the amount of $500.

For Neurology residents travelling from outside of Montreal, but within the province of Québec, approved awards will be in the amount of $300.

Facility Directions

The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital is at 3801 University Street, north of Pine Avenue West, on the McGill University campus opposite the former Royal Victoria Hospital.

Montreal is served by highway Routes 10, 15, 20 and 40, and by Greyhound Bus, ViaRail and the P-E-Trudeau airport. In the city, bus and metro service is provided by the Société de transport de Montréal (STM).

Wheelchair access

A wheelchair accessible entrance is on University Street north of the main entrance. Another wheelchair accessible entrance is in the loading area behind the building: to enter the loading area, turn into the driveway south of the main entrance. Please note, there is no parking in the loading area.

Parking

Parking near the MNI is sometimes difficult. There are parking meters on University Street and a parking lot north of the main entrance. To enter the lot, turn right into the driveway toward Molson Stadium.

Information about parking fees

Taxi Stand

There is a taxi stand on University Street across from the main entrance. You may call a cab from the free taxi phone in the main lobby near the Security Desk.

Access by Public Transportation (STM website)

Bus

There are four bus stops within walking distance:

Bus 144 stops at Pine Avenue and University Street
Bus 356 stops at Sherbrooke Street and University Street (Nightbus)
Bus 107 stops at Pine Avenue and Docteur Penfield
Bus 24 stops at Sherbrooke Street and University Street

Metro

Take the Metro Green Line to the McGill station. Walk north on University Street and cross Pine Avenue. The main entrance is on the right, past the flags.

Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre

Enter main lobby turn left and go down the hallway to the end.
Turn right and go down the second hallway until you see another hallway on the left.
This hallway leads to the Jeanne Timmins Foyer.
On your right are the Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre entrance doors.