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Southern Headache Society 15th Annual Scientific Meeting

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Southern Headache Society 15th Annual Scientific Meeting

Location

The Omni Grove Park Inn

290 Macon Avenue

Asheville, NC 28804

800-438-5800 x 1010

http://www.groveparkinn.com/

Map & Directions

Dates & Times

Sep 26, 2025 1:00 PM – Sep 28, 2025 11:40 AM

Contact

Do you have event related questions or need help with registration?

828-257-4475

registration@mahec.net

Drawing from both scientific and clinical research, Southern Headache Society's 15th Annual Scientific Meeting will focus on clinical advances in headache medicine. Some of the lecture topics will include:

update in cluster headaches
neuromodulation in mood disorders
new daily persistent headache
trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias
pain psychology
career development
rare headache disorders
intracranial hypotension

The curriculum is intended for specialists and trainees in headache medicine as well as general neurology and primary care providers treating patients with headache. More speakers to be announced soon.

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 26, 2025
1:00 PM – 5:20 PM EST

Saturday, September 27, 2025
8:00 AM – 4:20 PM EST

Sunday, September 28, 2025
8:00 AM – 11:40 AM EST

Accommodations

Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa
290 Macon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804

Directions

The MAHEC Room Block at the Omni Grove Park Inn is Now Full. Please see other options below:

MAHEC has corporate rates available (limited availability) at these hotels in our area. If you choose to book offsite location and drive to Grove Park Inn we will provide for your parking. Please bring your parking ticket with you to the conference each day you attend and speak to someone at the registration table.

Click Here to view local hotels with corporate rates avilable

Audience

Physicians (MD, DO), Advance Practice Providers (APPs), Nurses, trainees, and other interested healthcare professionals

Objectives

	Analyze emerging treatment strategies of New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH)
	Evaluate the efficacy and limitations of neuromodulation techniques for managing mood disorders
	Review current workforce trends in headache medicine
	Recognize the role of AI in headache medicine, including ethical considerations and implementation challenges
	Develop systematic approaches to shared decision-making and documentation to optimize patient outcomes
	Distinguish between placebo and nocebo effects in headache treatment
	Evaluate statistical methodologies used in clinical research to identify biases
	Integrate Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) into headache medicine
	Formulate diagnostic and treatment strategies based on current evidence in rare headache disorders

	Assess the latest research and treatment plans on cluster headaches and trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias
	Develop integrative care strategies for patients with suicidal ideation
	Design personalized career development plans incorporating mentorship, sponsorship, and professional networking
	Apply advanced communication strategies to manage challenging interpersonal dynamics in the clinical setting
	Integrate best practices in telehealth, coding, and billing to enhance financial and operational efficiency
	Interpret conflicting data regarding the use of -gepants in acute migraine treatment to refine clinical decision-making
	Compare the benefits and limitations of different practice settings (solo practice, employed physician, direct care) to inform career decisions
	Enhance interdisciplinary collaboration by reviewing the unique contributions and challenges of APPs in headache management to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration
	Apply the latest advancements in intracranial hypotension management to optimize patient outcomes

Fees

Cancellation Policy

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

$350.00

Applies 4/7/25–8/25/25

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

$250.00

Applies 4/7/25–8/25/25

Early Registration Fee - Any non-SHS Members

$500.00

Applies 4/7/25–8/25/25

Early Registration Fee - Pharma

$700.00

Applies 4/7/25–8/25/25

Early Registration Fee - Trainees (med students/residents/fellows)

$75.00

Applies 4/7/25–8/25/25

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

$500.00

Applies 8/26/25–9/26/25

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

$400.00

Applies 8/26/25–9/26/25

Registration Fee - Any non-SHS Members

$650.00

Applies 8/26/25–9/26/25

Registration Fee - Pharma

$900.00

Applies 8/26/25–9/26/25

Registration Fee - Trainees (med students/residents/fellows)

$100.00

Applies 8/26/25–9/26/25

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

$350.00

Applies 4/7/25–8/25/25

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

$365.00

Applies 8/26/25–9/26/25

Available Credits

CEU 1.300

The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 1.30 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.

Contact Hours 13.000

Nurse Practitioners

Nurse Practitioners: This activity was designated for 13.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Contact Hours 13.000

MAHEC designates this live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 13.00 Contact Hours.

CME for Physician Assistants 13.000

Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician Assistants may receive a maximum of 13.00 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM 13.000

Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Southern States CME Collaborative (SSCC) through the joint providership of Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) and Southern Headache Society. MAHEC is accredited by the SSCC to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation: MAHEC designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Speakers

Alison Alford, MD, FAHS, FAAN

Rebecca C. Burch, MD

Carrie O. Dougherty, MD, FAHS

Alan G. Finkel, MD, FAAN, FAHS

Marshall Freeman, MD, FAHS, FAAN

Deborah I. Friedman, MD, MPH, FAAN, FAHS

Shivang Joshi, MD, MPH, PRh, FAHS

Kevin A. Kahn, MD

Peter T. Kalogerinis, DMSc, PA-C, AQH

Chaouki K. Khoury, MD, MS, FAAN, FAHS

Lauren E. King, BSN, MSN, CPNP

Alyssa Kiss

Brian Loftus, MD

Morris Maizels, MD

Barbara L. Nye, MD, FAHS

Christopher B. Oakley, MD

Scott W. Powers, PhD, ABPP, FAHS

Sara E. Sacco, MD, FAHS

Lauren D. Strauss, DO, FAHS

Stephanie Vertrees, MD, FAHS

Thomas Ward, MD

Rebecca E. Wells, MD, MPH, FAHS, FAAN

Sessions

Southern Headache Society 15th Annual Scientific Meeting

9/26 1:00 PM – 9/28 11:40 AM

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 2 weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
Cancellations received between two weeks and two 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 two 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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