2024 Epilepsy Board Review and Best Practices Course

September 26, 2024 to September 28, 2024

Epilepsy Board Review is a comprehensive course designed to prepare physicians planning to certify in the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc.’s Epilepsy Board Examination.

Highlights of this course include:

  • A comprehensive review that is guided by the ABPN exam content blueprint
  • Instruction by expert faculty
  • Complimentary access to the archived course recording

After the course, you will be able to access course content online or download audio files to your favorite mobile device.

Features Include:

  • 16 months of online access to audio files synchronized with slides - view each presentation as it auto-advances through the slides, reproducing the experience of being in the actual lecture room. Use thumbnails on the screen to navigate through the presentation slides;
  • Comprehensive eSyllabus with all presentation slides – download or access the mobile app to take notes directly in the presentation slides; and
  • In-presentation, board-simulation practice test questions and answers that were presented at the live course.

Topics:

  • Classification of epilepsy and seizures
  • Genetics of epilepsy
  • EEG in epilepsy and encephalopathy
  • Brain imaging in epilepsy
  • Antiepileptic medications
  • Indications and outcome of epilepsy surgery
  • Intracranial EEG and brain mapping
  • Psychosocial aspects of epilepsy

Target Audience

The course content is designed for all healthcare professionals and professional and biomedical researchers with a special interest in the treatment of patients with epilepsy. Including:
 
  • Epileptologists
  • Neurologists
  • Family practitioners
  • Nurses and nurse practitioners
  • Physician assistants
  • Pharmacists
  • Fellows
  • Residents
  • Students
  • Basic, Translational & Clinical Research Scientists

Learning Objectives

At the close of the course, participants will demonstrate an increased competency in:
 
  1. Antiepileptic medications;
  2. Indications and outcome of epilepsy surgery;
  3. Genetics of epilepsy;
  4. Psychosocial aspects of epilepsy;
  5. Classification of epilepsy and seizures;
  6. EEG in epilepsy and encephalopathy;
  7. Intracranial EEG and brain mapping; and
  8. Brain imaging in epilepsy.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 25.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 25.50 Completion
Course opens: 
09/25/2024
Course expires: 
12/31/2025
Event starts: 
09/26/2024 - 7:00am EDT
Event ends: 
09/28/2024 - 6:00pm EDT
Cost:
$750.00

Schedule Day 12024 Epilepsy Board Review & Best Practices Schedule Day 22024 Epilepsy Board Review & Best Practices Schedule Day 3

George Washington University
Washington, DC 20037
United States

Bassel W. Abou-Khalil, MD 
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Tayyba Anwar, MD
Children's National Health System

Nathan Cohen, MD
Children's National Health System

Dewi Depositario-Cabasar, MD
Children's National Health System

Alexandra Eid, MD
The George Washington University
Course Director

William D. Gaillard, MD 
Children's National Health System

Kevin Haas, MD
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Eric Kossoff, MD
Johns Hopkins Hospital

Mohamad Koubeissi, MD 
The George Washington University

Gregory Krauss, MD
Johns Hopkins Hospital

Yaman Makke, MD 
The George Washington University
Course Director

Chima Oluigbo, MD 
Children's National Health System

Antonio Puente, PhD 
The George Washington University

John Schreiber, MD 
Children's National Health System

Jeff Stout, PhD
National Institutes of Health

Accreditation

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

Physician CME Credit

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences designates this virtual live activity for a maximum of 25.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
 
ACPE#: TBA
Release Date: *****
Expiration Date: *****
CE Credits: 3.75 (0.375 CEUs)
 
Other Healthcare Professionals
 
A certificate of participation will be provided to all other healthcare professionals.
 
Many credentialing bodies such as the ANCC, AANP, and AAPA) accept certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. If you have doubts whether an activity will qualify for CE, please contact your certifying organization for clarification on credit eligibility.
 
Claiming CE Credit
 
At the close of the course, participants will be e-mailed a course evaluation. Upon completing the evaluation, participants will be able to claim credit and print a certificate of completion or certificate of attendance.
 
 

 

Available Credit

  • 25.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 25.50 Completion

Thank you for your interest in exhibiting at the upcoming Epilepsy Board Review and Best Practices Course (August 26-28, 2024) on the campus of the George Washington University.

This course will bring together members of the neurology community dedicated to delivering advancement in research, education, scientific discovery, and prevention of epilepsy.

Please complete the Exhibitor Registration Form to reserve your exhibit booth. After submitting the registration form you will be redirected to pay via credit card or check. Please note that if you elect to pay by check your payment is requested within 15 days of  registration.

 

Why Exhibit?

  • Reach key decision makers in the epilepsy neurology market.
  • Educate physicians and other healthcare professionals about your company’s products and services from the comfort of your home.
  • Demonstrate your company’s commitment to improving the care of patients with epilepsy Capture qualified sale leads.

 

Exhibitor Packet

Download the Exhibitor Prospectus

 

Price

Cost:
$750.00
Please login or register to take this course.

 

Registration Categories and Fees 

Registration & Fees

REGISTRATION TYPE

ADVANCE 

(Ends August 1, 2024)

REGULAR

Physicians (Live)

$750

$850

Physicians (Virtual)

$650

$750

Resident or Fellows (Live)

$500

$600

Resident & Fellows (Virtual)

$400

$500

Allied Health Professionals:
Non Physicians (Live)

$475

$575

Allied Health Professionals:
Non-Physicians (Virtual)

$375

$475

Pharmacists:
Limited half-day course (Live or Virtual) - Saturday 8/26
N/A$100
  

Meeting Registration Includes

Access to the following course materials until December 31, 2024:
  • Pre-course online materials – board prep questions
  • 3-day sessions – featuring faculty presentations, board review sessions, and faculty Q&A sessions.
  • Access to recorded lectures (available shortly after the close of the course)
  • Digital syllabus in PDF format
 

Cancellation Policy

  • Notification of cancellation must be received in writing via cehp@gwu.edu. Registrations cannot be cancelled over the telephone.
  • Cancellations received before September 1st, 2024 are eligible for a refund of 100%, less a $50 processing fee.
  • Cancellations received between September 2nd, 2024 and September 15th, 2024 are eligible for a refund of 50%, less a $50 processing fee.
  • Tuition is not refundable after September 15, 2024.
  • Substitutions will be accepted only with written authorization from the original registrant.
  • Note: An attendee who does not cancel in writing and does not complete the course is still responsible for payment.

The cancellation policy applies to registration fees only. GW is not responsible for nonrefundable, nontransferable airline tickets or hotel accommodations purchased for attendance at this symposium. If GW cancels this event, it is not responsible for any airfare, hotel, or other costs incurred by registrants. GW does not cancel events due to inclement weather. Speakers are subject to change without notice.

 

Payment by Check

If you selected the check option for payment, please remit your check to:
 
Office of CEHP, Attn: Sheena P. King
2300 I Street, NW
Room 112C
Washington, DC 20052 
 

Unpaid Registration Policy

All unpaid registrations must be paid by either credit card or paper check within 30 days of the date of registration. If a registration fee is unpaid after 30 days from the date of registration, the registration will be canceled.