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Southern Headache Society 16th Annual Scientific Meeting

Southern Headache Society 16th Annual Scientific Meeting

Location

Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta
75 14th St NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Dates & Times

Sep 25, 2026 1:00 PM – Sep 27, 2026 11:40 AM

Contact

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Drawing from both scientific and clinical research, Southern Headache Society's 16th Annual Scientific Meeting will focus on clinical advances in headache medicine.

This program will cover a broad range of current and emerging topics in headache medicine, including:
  • Vestibular Migraine
  • Refractory and Orofacial Pain Disorders
  • Interventional and Psychosomatic Management Strategies
Sessions will also explore:

  • Pediatric Updates
  • Neurodiversity and Behavioral Disorders
  • Hormone and Pregnancy Considerations
  • GLP-1 Agonists
  • Aadvocacy in Headache Medicine
  • Ethical, Professional, and Operational Challenges of Clinical Practice
The curriculum is intended for specialists and trainees in headache medicine, as well as general neurology and primary care professionals treating patients with headache.

Meeting Agenda  Faculty Bios
Interested in becoming a member of Southern Headache Society ahead of the annual meeting?
Please sign-up on Southern Headache Society's website

Conference Dates

Friday, September 25, 2026
1:00 PM – 5:20 PM EST

Saturday, September 26, 2026
8:00 AM – 4:20 PM EST

Sunday, September 27, 2026
8:00 AM – 11:40 AM EST

Accommodations

Four Seasons Hotel Room Block is Now Full

We recommend you book at the AC Hotel Atlanta Midtown, which is directly next door to the Four Seasons. There is not a specific room block or group name/rate for the AC Hotel.

Book Online: AC Hotel Atlanta Midtown
Call to book: 404-249-9445

Jointly Provided by

Southern Headache Society

Audience

Physicians (MD, DO), Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), Nurses, Trainees, and other interested healthcare professionals

Objectives

check Apply evidence based diagnostic and management strategies to patients with complex headache disorders, including vestibular migraine, refractory headache syndromes, orofacial pain, and pediatric headache presentations
check Assess special population considerations in headache medicine such as: neurodiversity, behavioral disorders, hormonal influences, pregnancy, and developmental factors
check Identify strategies to enhance quality of care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and responsible clinical practice
check Incorporate emerging and established therapeutic modalities, including interventional approaches, psychosomatic and behavioral interventions, and pharmacologic advances such as GLP-1 agonists, into individualized headache treatment plans while considering patient specific risks, benefits, and comorbidities
check Evaluate ethical, professional, advocacy, and operational challenges encountered in headache medicine

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Early Registration Fee - Any non-SHS Members

$500.00

Early Registration Fee - Pharmaceutical Rep

$700.00

Early Registration Fee - PhD, RNP/PA, and others - SHS Members

$250.00

Early Registration Fee - Physicians (MD/DO) - SHS Members

$350.00

Early Registration With a Code - Must use your discount code at check out

$350.00

Registration Fee - Any non-SHS Members

$650.00

Registration Fee - Pharmaceutical Rep

$900.00

Registration Fee - PhD, RNP/PA, and others - SHS Members

$400.00

Registration Fee - Physicians (MD/DO) - SHS Members

$500.00

Registration Fee - Students (must show student ID upon check-in on site)

$100.00

Registration With a Code - Must use your discount code at check out

$365.00

Speakers

Alison Alford, MD, FAHS, FAAN
Pamela Blake, MD, FAHS
Carrie O. Dougherty, MD, FAHS
Randolph W. Evans, MD, FAAN, FAHS
Franchesca Fiorito, MD
Marshall Freeman, MD, FAHS, FAAN
Deborah I. Friedman, MD, MPH, FAAN, FAHS
Paige Kalika, DO
Chaouki K. Khoury, MD, MS, FAAN, FAHS
Richard Lipton, MD
Brian Loftus, MD
Christopher B. Oakley, MD
Sara E. Sacco, MD, FAHS
Lauren D. Strauss, DO, FAHS
Stephanie Vertrees, MD, FAHS
Rebecca E. Wells, MD, MPH, FAHS, FAAN

Additional Resources

Cancellation Policy

MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

  • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
  • Cancellations received more than two weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and five full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than five full business days prior to the event.
  • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
  • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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