80061736 - Epilepsy Surgery Symposium

Saturday, February 10, 2024, 8:30 AM - 3:10 PM, Johns Hopkins Tilghman Room, Balitmore, MD

The symposium is designed to address the different aspects of epilepsy surgery in both adults and children and provide the most up-to-date information on multiple topics pertaining to surgery including:

• Components and structure of a comprehensive epilepsy surgery program
• Identification and work-up of patient's with refractory epilepsy who are amenable to surgery
• Invasive EEG
• Established and new surgical modalities including neuro stimulation
• Outcomes of surgery
• Epilepsy surgery research conducted at Johns Hopkins.

This course will aid in education, advocating for and supporting the role of epilepsy surgery and management of refractory epilepsy. Professionals who are involved in caring for patients with epilepsy including epileptologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, physicians and advanced care providers will find this course beneficial and pertinent.

This symposium is a collaborative effort between the departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Kennedy Krieger Institute.

 

Fees:

Physicians - IN PERSON - $200.00Physicians - VIRTUAL - $200.00
International Physicians (residing and practicing outside of the US) - IN PERSON - $100.00
International Physicians (residing and practicing outside of the US) - VIRTUAL - $100.00
Students/Residents/Clinical Fellows/Postdoc Fellows - IN PERSON - $100.00
Students/Residents/Clinical Fellows/Postdoc Fellows - VIRTUAL - $100.00

1. Describe the process and benefits of resective epilepsy surgery for patients with focal seizures.
2. Identify cohorts of patients who are surgical candidates per the newest ILAE guidelines and components of surgical workup.
3. Outline current advances of newer surgical techniques (memory sparing, minimally invasive and neuromodulatory approaches) in epilepsy surgery.
4. Discuss the different surgical therapies from a technical and outcome standpoint.

Accreditation Statement
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

SYLLABUS AND LOG IN INFORMATION
The syllabus and zoom webinar link will be accessible online and via your mobile device in the
CloudCME App one week prior to the activity start date. To access, please visit our website.
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An outcome survey will be sent to all physician attendees within two months post activity to
assist us in determining what impact this activity had on the learner’s practice.

POLICY ON PRESENTER AND PROVIDER DISCLOSURE
It is the policy of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine that the presenter and provider globally
disclose conflicts of interest. The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine OCME has established
policies that will identify and resolve conflicts of interest prior to this educational activity.
Detailed disclosure will be made prior to presentation of the education.

HOW TO OBTAIN CREDIT
Post activity, an online evaluation will be available to attendees to evaluate the activity and
individual presentations and to identify future educational needs. Upon completion of the
evaluation, the learner must attest to the number of hours in attendance. Credits earned will be
added to the learner’s transcript and immediately available for print. The last day to access the
evaluation and attest to your credits is November 28, 2023.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine fully complies with the legal requirements of
the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. Please notify us if you have any special needs.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Johns Hopkins University adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Saturday, February 10, 2024