Pediatric Diagnostic Dilemmas Webinar : Epilepsy

Friday, May 20, 2022, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM, Webinar

Join us for this 90-minute webinar on pediatric epilepsy! Through case-based discussions, the webinar will touch on several exciting developing areas in the field, including 1. Infantile spasms – recognition, diagnosis, and treatment dilemmas, 2. Pediatric epilepsy surgery - the importance of identifying potential surgical candidates on long-term developmental outcomes, new minimally invasive epilepsy surgical techniques, and  3. Genetic testing in pediatric epilepsy – evolving diagnostic approaches and impact on treatment decisions. 
This webinar is designed for both general pediatric practitioners and subspecialists (neurology, child neurology, and epilepsy).

FREE

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.50 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (1.50 hours)

1. Apply new knowledge of emerging target therapy treatments for epilepsy.
2. Discuss the surgical treatment options for patients with epilepsy.
3. Recognize the gaps in treatment that exist for children with recurrent attacks when medication fails to provide control.
4. Discuss current evidence on short-term benefits and risks of Infantile Spasms (IS) treatment.

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine 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. 

Credit Designation 
American Medical Association (AMA) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

Stanford University School of Medicine reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 Stanford University School of Medicine is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

Cultural and Linguistic Competency
The planners and speakers of this CME activity have been encouraged to address cultural issues relevant to their topic area for the purpose of complying with California Assembly Bill 1195. Moreover, the Stanford University School of Medicine Multicultural Health Portal contains many useful cultural and linguistic competency tools including culture guides, language access information and pertinent state and federal laws.  You are encouraged to visit the Multicultural Health Portal: https://laneguides.stanford.edu/multicultural-health

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     Title: Compliance and Meeting Planning Specialist
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Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Stanford Medicine adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity, except those listed in the below table. All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated. 

Friday, May 20, 2022