MAHEC #77806 Open

Southern Headache Society 16th Annual Scientific Meeting

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Location

Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta

75 14th St NE

Atlanta, GA 30309

404-881-9898

https://www.fourseasons.com/atlanta/

Map & Directions

Dates & Times

Sep 25, 2026 1:00 PM – Sep 27, 2026 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 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

Audience

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

Objectives

	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
	Assess special population considerations in headache medicine such as: neurodiversity, behavioral disorders, hormonal influences, pregnancy, and developmental factors
	Identify strategies to enhance quality of care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and responsible clinical practice

	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
	Evaluate ethical, professional, advocacy, and operational challenges encountered in headache medicine

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Registration Fee - Any non-SHS Members

$650.00

Applies 8/29/26–9/25/26

Registration Fee - Pharmaceutical Rep

$900.00

Applies 8/29/26–9/25/26

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

$400.00

Applies 8/29/26–9/25/26

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

$500.00

Applies 8/29/26–9/25/26

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

$365.00

Applies 8/29/26–9/25/26

Available Credits

CEU 1.400

The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 1.40 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.

Contact Hours 14.000

Nurse Practitioners

Nurse Practitioners: This activity was designated for 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Contact Hours 14.000

MAHEC designates this live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 14.00 Contact Hours.

CME for Physician Assistants 14.000

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 14.00 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM 14.000

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 14.00 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

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

Sessions

Southern Headache Society 16th Annual Scientific Meeting

9/25 1:00 PM – 9/27 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 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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