4th Annual Epilepsy Update

The Jefferson Comprehensive Epilepsy Center is pleased to provide this live course to discuss medical, surgical and non-medical treatment and care topics for healthcare workers caring for individuals with epilepsy.

Keynote: Peter Crino, MD, PhD

Dr. Peter Crino is an internationally recognized physician-scientist specializing in developmental brain disorders. His laboratory has researched mechanisms of altered brain development associated with autism, intellectual disability, and epilepsy, defining developmental disorders associated with intractable epilepsy including autism, hemimegalencephaly, focal cortical dysplasia, and tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), which he has studied extensively.

He has collaborated on identifying several new genes associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, pioneered single cell mRNA and DNA sequencing analysis in resected human tissues; and has used mouse models to plumb the effects of mTOR regulatory genes on cell development in in vitro models using immunocytochemistry, Western assay, mRNA expression analysis, gene transfection, and in vitro cell migration assays.

Successful Completion
To successfully complete this activity, the required evaluation must be completed no later than Thursday, May 15, 2025. Thereafter, the evaluation will no longer be available and credits will not be issued. No refunds will be offered for failure to complete the required evaluation by the stated deadline.

1. Summarize the treatment recommendations during pregnancy.
2. Summarize the treatment recommendations for idiopathic generalized epilepsy.
3. Compare various surgical treatment options.
4. Explain the role of genetic testing in epilepsy.
5. Summarize the role of neuroimaging in epilepsy.
6. Apply seizure semiology to diagnosis and localization.
7. Discuss the various seizure detection devices/apps.

In support of improving patient care, Thomas Jefferson University 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.

Physicians: This educational activity is designated for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^TM . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: This activity awards 6.25 nursing contact hours.

Other Healthcare Professionals: This educational activity is designated for 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ^TM. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Credit
Nursing Pharmacology Credit: This educational activity offers 2.0 nursing pharmacology credit. Qualifying sessions are noted on the agenda.

PA Patient Safety and Risk Credit: This education activity offers 3.75 PA Patient Safety and Risk credit. Qualifying sessions are noted on the agenda.

Cancellation Policy

Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing and received in the Office of CPD two weeks prior to the start date of the course. There will be no refunds after this period.*  Cancellations notified before the two week time frame will incur a 25% administration fee (with a minimum of $20).  Registrants who fail to attend the conference are responsible for the entire fee.  All refunds will be processed after the conference.  The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone this course due to unforeseen circumstances.  In the event of cancellation or postponement, the University will refund registration fees, but is not responsible for related costs or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by hotels, airlines or travel agencies. 

*Registration fees will be refunded less a 15% administration fee to international conference registrants who are unable to secure a travel visa. Registrants must provide proof of visa denial. 

 Jefferson Release Policy
Jefferson may record/livestream/photograph this educational activity. These images/recordings, along with your name, may be used in Jefferson publications or on the Jefferson website. If you verbally submit any questions for Q&A sessions, you are agreeing to be recorded and to have that recording available in enduring materials. Once photographed, filmed, recorded, or videotaped, you waive the right of inspection or approval to which such images/recordings may be put and Jefferson has the right to use, publish, reproduce, modify, adapt, and distribute at any time in any manner or medium.

Jefferson HIPAA Policy
As an attendee of this educational activity hosted by Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson University Physicians, and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. (collectively 'Jefferson'), you may gain access to certain proprietary information ('Confidential Information'), including Protected Health Information ('PHI').

By participating in this educational activity, you agree to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information, including all PHI, obtained from any source. You also agree to take all necessary steps to protect such Confidential Information and shall not directly or indirectly disclose or use it in any manner or for any reason, other than as necessary to complete the educational activity. Further, you agree not to take photographs, record in any manner or otherwise reproduce any such Confidential Information. You understand that any unauthorized use or disclosure of Confidential Information may result in possible legal action against you by Jefferson whose confidentiality is breached.

Photography and Recording
Unauthorized recording or photography at a Jefferson-sponsored event is strictly prohibited. Individuals found violating this policy will be asked to vacate the activity. No credits or refund will be issued.

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Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Thomas Jefferson University adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education and the policies that supplement the Standards.

All planners, faculty, and others in control of educational content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with ACCME defined ineligible companies within the past 24 months. Any conflicts of interests have been mitigated prior to this educational activity. Such disclosures will be available prior to the start of the activity. Jefferson conflict of interest mitigation process may result in changes to the program agenda.

Off-Label/Investigational Use
All faculty/presenters/authors at Thomas Jefferson University sponsored events are required to disclose whether or not their content contains information of commercial products/devices that are unlabeled for use or investigational uses of products not yet approved. Product(s) is/are not included in the labeling approved by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of disease(s).

Content Disclaimer
The views expressed in this activity are those of the faculty. It should not be inferred or assumed that they are expressing the views of any manufacturer of pharmaceuticals or devices or Thomas Jefferson University.

It should be noted that the recommendations made herein with regard to the use of therapeutic agents, varying disease states, and assessments of risk, are based upon a combination of clinical trials, current guidelines, and the clinical practice experience of the participating presenters. The drug selection and dosage information presented in this activity are believed to be accurate. However, participants are urged to consult all available data on products and procedures before using them in clinical practice.

Member Information

Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Christopher T Skidmore, MD
Associate Professor of Neurology
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Activity/Course Director, Faculty

Grant or research support-Rapport Therapeutics|Grant or research support-Neuropace

Peter Crino, MD, PhD
Professor/Chair, Department of Neurology
University of Maryland
Moorestown, NJ

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Lindsay M Higdon, MD
Physician
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Kevin J Hines, MD
Assistant Professor, Associate Director, Neurological Surgery Residency Program
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Itai Loushy, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Scott Mintzer, MD
Professor of Neurology
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Allyson Pickard, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Michelle Rochman, LCGC
Genetic Counselor
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Michael R Sperling, MD
Professor of Neurology
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Grant or research support-Medtronic (Any division)|Grant or research support-Biohaven|Grant or research support-Takeda Pharmaceuticals (Any division)|Grant or research support-Xenon|Grant or research support-Cerevel|Grant or research support-Epiwatch|Grant or research support-Cavion|Grant or research support-Neurona|Consulting Fee-Epilepsy Study Consortium |Consulting Fee-Neurelis|Honoraria-Medscape|Royalties or Patent Beneficiary-Cambridge University Press|Royalties or Patent Beneficiary-Oxford University Press

Kelly L Caravetta, MSN, CRNP, MSN
Nurse Practitioner
Jefferson Epilepsy Center
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty, Nurse Planner

Nothing to disclose

Friday, April 25, 2025

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• No recordings of the scientific sessions on behalf of the exhibitor's company is permitted.

Application Deadline
Applications for exhibits will be accepted through Friday, April 11, 2025.  After April 11, 2025, applications may be accepted on a case by case basis.
 
Cancellation and Refunds
In the event that the symposium is canceled by the organizers, exhibit fees will be refunded in full, however Thomas Jefferson University is not responsible for other expenses incurred by the exhibitor.
 
In the event an exhibitor cancels participation, refunds will be made as follows:

• Prior to the deadline of Friday, April 11, 2025 a refund will be given minus a 10% administration fee.
• After Friday, April 11, 2025 no refund will be given.
• Exhibitors who are absent from the conference will not receive a refund.
• Exhibit cancellations must be made in writing.

Send cancellation notice to [email protected] and include name of activity in subject line.