Update: Virtual sessions will launch November 21, 2020

Following careful consideration, the American Headache Society (AHS) leadership has made the difficult yet necessary decision to cancel the in-person portion of the AHS Scottsdale Headache Symposium® originally scheduled for November 19 – 22, 2020, in Scottsdale, AZ. The meeting will now be a virtual event launching November 21, 2020. Please save the date and view our FAQ page for additional details.

The Scottsdale Headache Symposium® is designed for general practitioners, internists, pediatricians, neurologists, anesthesiologists, dentists, physical therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and other health professionals who treat headache. The Symposium provides practical, clinical, evidence-based information on the diagnosis, management and treatment of headache patients.

Registration has closed. Thank you for your interest in the meeting!

Scottsdale Program Committee

Co-Chairs

Committee Members

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this meeting, attendees should be better able to:

• Acquire basic knowledge in diagnosis, epidemiology, and treatment of primary and secondary headache disorders, to apply in clinical practice and research
• Clarify differences in the clinical characteristics of migraine, trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias, other primary and secondary headaches to optimize outcomes in clinical practice and research
• Extend their information base on the most important new cutting-edge Headache Medicine treatments for both utilization in and assessment of success in clinical practice
• Prepare options for practical application in the treatment of difficult to treat or refractory headaches

EDUCATION MISSION STATEMENT

The provision of quality CME is a primary mission of the American Headache Society®. The Society’s educational objectives are to continue to improve the knowledge, skills, and professional performance of physicians, psychologists, and other health professionals in the care of patients with head, neck, and orofacial pain by:

• Providing a forum for presentation of free scientific communication on research and clinical practice
• Providing educational symposia
• Improving education in medical schools and residency programs
• Identifying and developing new educational initiatives
• Supporting educational programs directed to people with head, neck, and orofacial pain
• Maintaining strict adherence to ACCME guidelines
• Developing education activities and tools that are designed and then evaluated for their role in improving the learners’ competence, performance, and the overall quality and safety of the care they give to individuals suffering from head, neck, and orofacial pain

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION

The American Headache Society® is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Headache Society® designates this Other Activity (live and recorded) for a maximum of 29.50* AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

*Subject to change.

AAFP

The AAFP has reviewed 2020 American Headache Society Virtual Scottsdale Headache Symposium and deemed it acceptable for up to 25.50 Online Only, Live AAFP Prescribed credit. Term of Approval is from 11/21/2020 to 5/21/2021. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

All contributors who can affect American Headache Society CME content (including Leadership, Program Chairs, Program Committee Members, Moderators, Faculty, Speakers, Reviewers, Teachers, Authors, Medical Writers and Staff), in their respective roles, are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest that could be viewed as a real or perceived conflict of interest. Contributors will also identify relevant financial relationships of their spouse, partner or immediate family. This policy is in effect to maintain adherence with the conflict of interest guidelines set by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Headache Society Ethics Committee.

Prior to the program, attendees will be made aware of the presence or absence of relevant financial relationships for any contributors who may affect the development, management, presentation or evaluation of the CME activity. The presence or absence of relevant financial relationships for any contributor who affects content are listed on the AHS website, mobile app (where applicable), presented verbally and in slide form. Individuals who refuse to disclose relevant financial relationships will be disqualified from being a contributor and cannot have control of, or responsibility for, the development, management presentation or evaluation of the CME activity.

Please click here to view financial disclosure information for this activity.

COMMERCIAL SUPPORT DISCLOSURE

AHS gratefully acknowledges the educational support of the Virtual Scottsdale Headache Symposium from our industry supporters:

Allergan, an AbbVie company (NYSE: ABBV)
Amgen, Inc.

AHS gratefully acknowledges the educational support of the Anatomy of Headache and Orofacial Pain: An Interventional Based Cadaver Course from our industry supporters:

Allergan, an AbbVie company (NYSE: ABBV)

2020 Virtual Scottsdale Headache Symposium Program Agenda*

*Subject to change

Click here to download a copy of the program agenda including Live-streamed Events, On Demand Presentations and Headache Lounges.

2020 Virtual Scottsdale Headache Symposium Registration Fees and Information

Registration has closed. Thank you for your interest in the meeting!

AHS Member and Non-member Registration Categories and Fees

*This fee may be applied toward an AHS membership after registration has been completed. A discount code will be provided in your registration confirmation email and must be redeemed by January 31, 2021.

Registration Information

Access information to the Virtual Scottsdale Headache Symposium website will be sent to the email address provided during registration prior to the anticipated launch date of November 21, 2020.

 Acceptable Forms of Payment

Credit cards may be used for all registrations. AHS accepts Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Charges will appear on your statement as “AHS Registration.”

Exhibit and Sponsorship Information

The Exhibit and Sponsorship portal will allow you to select a sponsorship opportunity (virtual booth included) or purchase a virtual exhibit booth without sponsorship. You will also be able to upload your logo, booth materials, video chat with meeting attendees and much more.

To access the portal, please click here and create an account (click to start button) for the 2020 Virtual Scottsdale Headache Symposium®.

This year, new, enhanced options for the virtual expo hall are available. These improvements will allow exhibitors and sponsors increased visibility and opportunities to interact virtually with meeting registrants. Listed below are a few of the enhancements** that we hope you find to be beneficial:

• Virtual Booth Banner – will appear at the top of the virtual booth and can link to an external URL
• Introductory Video – a video that provides a short synopsis of your company’s mission or product
• Video Chat Room – sales reps can connect with attendees via video chat from the virtual booth
• Resource Documents – (content links / PDF handouts) – provide attendees with material about your company

**availability of enhancements is based on sponsorship level

Through your account, you will have access to all the up-to-date information regarding the Virtual Scottsdale Headache Symposium. You can also submit payments and manage your account settings through the portal.

Please be prepared to answer a few more questions this year. The Exhibit Review Committee has made some changes to the review process for both previous and new exhibitors.  For example, if you have a new product or device, and have exhibited in the past, you may be asked to submit additional collateral before receiving final approval to exhibit.

Please click here to view exhibit and sponsorship opportunities for the 2020 Virtual Scottsdale Headache Symposium.

Industry Supported Events

Industry-supported events, CME or non-CME, will be accessible to all meeting registrants via the virtual meeting site. The deadline to submit requests for Industry-Supported Events has passed.

The American Headache Society gratefully acknowledges the support of the Virtual Scottsdale Headache Symposium from our industry supporters:

Platinum Sponsor

Allergan, an AbbVie company (NYSE: ABBV), is a bold, global pharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing branded pharmaceuticals, devices and biologic products for patients around the world.

In August 2015, Amgen and Novartis entered into a global collaboration to develop and commercialize pioneering treatments in the field of Neuroscience. At the center of the Amgen and Novartis collaboration is the shared mission to fight migraine and the stereotypes and misperceptions surrounding this debilitating disease.

Across the globe, Lilly employees work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has been developing and producing medicines to improve people’s lives for more than a century. We are a global leader in generic and specialty medicines with a portfolio consisting of over 3,500 products in nearly every therapeutic area. Around 200 million people around the world take a Teva medicine every day, and are served by one of the largest and most complex supply chains in the pharmaceutical industry.

Gold Sponsor

For more than 70 years, Lundbeck has been at the forefront of brain science. We are committed to providing transformative therapies for brain diseases, and we are tirelessly dedicated to restoring brain health so every person can be their best.

We at Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC are still carrying out our original founder’s commitment to help improve the health and lives of patients. We know that our customers have many options to choose from in the marketplace, but we believe they repeatedly choose us because we go above and beyond – striving for uninterrupted supply, quick delivery and in-depth account and patient knowledge.

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

AHS gratefully acknowledges the educational support of the Virtual Scottsdale Headache Symposium from our industry supporters:

Allergan, an AbbVie company (NYSE: ABBV)
Amgen, Inc.

AHS gratefully acknowledges the educational support of the Anatomy of Headache and Orofacial Pain: An Interventional Based Cadaver Course from our industry supporters:

Allergan, an AbbVie company (NYSE: ABBV)

“Frontiers in Headache Research” Award

AHS announces the availability of the “Frontiers in Headache Research” Awards for the opportunity to present virtually during the 2020 Virtual Scottsdale Headache Symposium.

Winners will receive complimentary meeting registration and a one-year AHS Trainee membership if not already a member of AHS, or a one-year extension of their existing AHS Trainee membership.

Criteria for selection are based on:

• The quality of the research proposal/project
• The potential for the proposal, study or thesis to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and future research in the field of headache medicine

Applicant must:

• Be a headache medicine Fellow, Resident, and/or post-doctoral Fellow who is in preparatory, active or completion phase of a basic or clinical research project that is related to headache or cranial nociception
• Not have won an AHS scholarship within the past 2 years
• Reside in the United States or Canada

Recipient requirements:

• The top three selected will be required to submit a virtual platform presentation during the 2020 Virtual Scottsdale Headache Symposium
• All other recipients will be required to submit a virtual poster for display during the 2020 Virtual Scottsdale Headache Symposium

Thank you for your interest in the “Frontiers in Headache Research” Award. The application period has passed.

Women’s Health Science Award

The American Headache Society’s Women’s Health Science Award recognizes an investigator, woman or man, whose body of work has made an outstanding contribution to the understanding of topics related to women’s health (sex or gender) and headache medicine. Investigators whose original research has pertained to basic science, clinical or multidisciplinary research may be considered for this award.

This award makes a statement that women’s issues in headache medicine are of crucial importance and that enduring work in such an area should be recognized and rewarded. The award will be presented during the 2020 Virtual Scottsdale Headache Symposium.

The award recipient will receive the following:

• Complimentary registration and the opportunity to present their award-winning body of work during the 2020 Virtual Scottsdale Headache Symposium
• The invitation to write a review article in Headache® on their award-winning topic
• A certificate of recognition

Thank you for your nomination! The nomination period has passed.

AHS members are invited to participate in Special Interest Section meetings that will be held virtually via Zoom. To access dial-in details, please log into your member account and access the event under “My Profile.”