About the Education Program: Digital Select

 

Statement of Need

The need for this activity has been determined based on identifying professional practice gaps, previous course evaluations, and AES self-assessments. The educational content of this activity was based upon current issues and topics provided by the AES Annual Meeting Committee and membership.

 

Target Audience

Neurologists, epileptologists, pediatric neurologists, nurses, psychologists, neuropsychologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, researchers, and scientists.

 

Global Learning Objectives

• Increase knowledge about the diagnosis and treatment, including novel diagnostic methods and therapeutic modalities of, various manifestations of epilepsy and common comorbidities to enhance clinical practice and improve patient outcomes. 
• Be informed about the latest research developments in epilepsy that may translate into clinical care and human therapy in the near future. 
• Consider the public health implications of epilepsy and the impact of the disease on patients, communities, and health systems. 

 

Each session has its own specific learning objectives, which can be found in the program.

Mission Statement

 

The expected results of the AES program of continuing professional development are as follows:

• The AES CPE Program fosters a culture of interprofessional collaboration amongst the cadre of professionals who care for persons with epilepsy.
• The AES CPE Program enhances the professional practice of healthcare professionals who care for persons with epilepsy.
• The AES CPE Program provides education in epilepsy therapy to increase the competence of clinicians in the use of these complex and multi-layered options to manage epilepsy in patients.
• The AES CPE Program uses educational interventions as a tool to improve the quality of care and patient safety of persons with epilepsy.

 

Accreditation

This enduring activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. The American Epilepsy Society (AES) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

 

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Designation

AES designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 55.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

International Credits

The American Medical Association has determined that non-US licensed physicians who participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

 

Physician Assistants

AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 55.25 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

 

Continuing Education for Nurses and Pharmacists

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the American Epilepsy Society and Amedco. In support of improving patient care, Amedco is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.  Amedco Joint Accreditation Provider Number: 4008163

Continuing Certification

The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits™.  The CME credits earned from the AES 2024 Annual Meeting may be applied toward your ABPN CME requirement. 

Disclosure Policy and Resolution of Conflicts of Interest

Unapproved Use Disclosure

The American Epilepsy Society requires CME authors to disclose to learners when products or procedures being discussed are off-label, unlabeled, experimental, and/or investigational (not FDA approved) and any limitations on the information that is presented, such as data that are preliminary or that represent ongoing research, interim analyses, and/or unsupported opinion. This information is intended solely for continuing medical education and is not intended to promote off-label use of these medications. If you have questions, contact the medical affairs department of the manufacturer for the most recent prescribing information. Information about pharmaceutical agents/devices that is outside of U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved labeling may be contained in this activity.  

 

Disclaimer

This CME activity is for educational purposes only and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the American Epilepsy Society. Reasonable efforts have been taken to present educational subject matter in a balanced, unbiased fashion, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each activity participant must always use his or her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label, investigational, and/or experimental uses. 

 

Content Categories 

 

 

AES Annual Meeting Session Types

Annual Course: Encourages in-depth exploration of important topics related to epilepsy, focused on clinical care, including review of the science underlying the topics, reviews of clinical research, and discussion of the associated clinical implications. The Annual Course includes a mixture of educational lectures, clinical vignettes, and panel discussions.

Basic Science Skills Workshops: Deliver learning opportunities on basic science research techniques and methodologies. Attendees will learn about approaches and applications they can incorporate into their own research. Included in meeting registration fee.

Clinical Skills Workshops: Deliver hands-on and interactive learning opportunities in focused clinical areas. Attendance at each workshop is limited to a small number of participants to allow optimal interaction. Advance registration and an additional fee are required.

Dialogues to Transform Epilepsy: This session introduces transformative neurobiological research from outside the epilepsy field, with discussions on how those advances could accelerate progress in epilepsy.

Epilepsy Fellowship Program Directors Meeting: Provides a forum for current clinical epilepsy program directors, clinical neurophysiology program directors, and those interested in starting an ACGME Fellowship, to address challenges in running a program and meeting accreditation requirements. This session will meet ACGME program requirement II.A.4.

Investigators Workshops (IW): Highlight exciting developments in basic, translational, and clinical epilepsy research in a format promoting interactive discussion. Speakers include established and junior epilepsy investigators, as well as researchers from other fields.

Poster Sessions: Posters are grouped by general topic category at various times throughout the meeting. Poster authors are available for discussion during each session. Check the program for author present times. In addition, the following special poster sessions offer additional times to interact with authors:

Poster Walking Tours: Tours of selected posters led by leading experts in topic areas.

Basic Science Poster Session: This session features the most exciting and innovative studies focused on understanding the basic mechanisms of epilepsy and using cutting-edge approaches to understand and treat the mechanisms of epilepsy.

Platform Sessions: Three concurrent sessions highlighting selected key scientific abstracts consisting of author presentations followed by Q&A.

Pediatric Epilepsy Highlight Session: This session showcases scientific abstracts focused on topics in clinical care and research in pediatric epilepsy.

Broadening Representation Inclusion and Diversity by Growing Equity (BRIDGE): This session spotlights research relating to the needs of underserved populations along with showcasing the work of accomplished investigators who identify with groups historically underrepresented in medicine and research.

Professional Development: Offers mentorship, training, and information geared to early career professionals or anyone considering a career change.

Special Interest Groups (SIG): Offer information and networking for attendees with similar interests, in sessions organized by AES members. Although the sizes of SIG sessions vary, all lend themselves to active participation and dialogue.

Special Lectures: Recognize the accomplishments of distinguished leaders in clinical epilepsy and research and/or highlight current developments in the field.

Symposia: Provide the major educational activities at the Annual Meeting. Topics range from clinically oriented presentations reviewing common issues in epilepsy to more complex topics combining basic sciences and clinical neurology. While target audiences differ, all symposia include discussion

 

 

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