Muhammed to discuss frontotemporal dementia at Psychiatry Grand Rounds on Oct. 15

Rihan Muhammed, M.D., will present “White matter, dark thoughts: The psychiatric face of frontotemporal dementia” from 12:10 to 1:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at UND’s Southeast Campus auditorium in Fargo. Dr. Muhammed is a second-year resident in the UND Psychiatry Residency Training Program. Susan Wood, Ph.D., LP, ABPP-CN, adjunct clinical professor in the UND Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Science and clinical neuropsychologist at Sanford Health in Fargo, will serve as Dr. Muhammed’s discussant.

Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:

• Recognize the early signs and symptoms of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and different clinical subtypes.
• Describe how FTD can look like a psychiatric disorder.
• Discuss when to consider brain imaging and neuropsychiatric testing.
• Identify basic treatment approaches and emerging options.

This Grand Rounds presentation, sponsored by the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences and the School’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, is broadcast via video conference to many sites throughout North Dakota and Minnesota and is also streamed via personal computers. If you want information on how to attend, please contact Teresa Klein at 701.293.4101 or teresa.klein@UND.edu.

The University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.