Stroke Mimics: Migraine, Seizure and Functional Neurological Disorders
Physician-focused talk, but open to all healthcare providers
Date: April 21st, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Highlights:
- Discuss the clinically challenging topic of stroke mimics
- Identify clinical patterns that may change the clinician's index of suspicion for stroke mimics
Speaker: Dr. Simon Beshara
Adjunct Professor at Queen’s University and a general neurologist at Lakeridge Health, interested in stroke, epilepsy (CSCN EEG certified), and critical care neurology. His clinical practice is enriched by a research career exploring human cortical development, neuroplasticity mechanisms for recovery from brain lesions like stroke, and prognostic factors in intracerebral hemorrhage. This work has earned him prestigious awards, including NSERC Doctoral Scholarships, American Academy of Neurology honors, and the Queen’s Spiller Neurosciences Teaching Award.
CLICK HERE to register. MS Teams link will be sent via email
