Webinars

AES works with leading experts in epilepsy to produce webinars on relevant topics that span the epilepsy spectrum and appeal to professionals working in research, academia, and clinical practice. 



Recording available!
Ask the Experts Webinar | Lifting the Veil: Recognizing and Mitigating Suicide Risks in Epilepsy

Speaker: Margaret Gopaul, PhD, MSCP

Suicidality is a critical issue in patients with epilepsy. Join us for this webinar featuring a discussion of the high prevalence of suicidal ideation, attempts, and completions among epilepsy patients. Learn about risk factors, management strategies, and most importantly--how to recognize and screen for suicidality in your patients.

1 CME Credit

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Now Available On-Demand

Ask the Experts Webinar | Epilepsy and Pregnancy: Review of Clinician and Patient Resources with an Emphasis on Planning for the Postpartum Period and Breastfeeding

Speaker: Elizabeth E. Gerard, MD
Moderator: Aparna Vaddiparti, MD

This Ask the Experts webinar provides an overview of teratogenesis and cognitive outcomes in pregnancy and provides guidance for planning for the postpartum period. Sleep, ASM tapering, and breastfeeding are discussed.

1 CME Credit
Expires August 1, 2027
Complimentary for AES members, $30 for non-members

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More On-Demand Ask the Expert Webinars

Ask the Expert Webinars feature engaging presentations by experts on the given topic followed by interactive Q&A and are broadcast live and recorded for on-demand viewing. AES Ask the Expert Webinars offer 1.0 CME each. 

 

Ask the Expert Webinar Pricing

AES Member PriceFREE
Non-member Price$30 per webinar

Individuals who register and attend live webinars will receive access to the webinar recording for 90 days after the live webinar concludes.

On-Demand Ask the Expert Webinars

2024

  • Ask the Experts: Preventing Epilepsy Deaths Clinician Toolkit, Dan Freedman, DO, and Shawna Benard, MD, MPH
    This webinar provides an overview of the Preventing Epilepsy Deaths Clinician Toolkit. The toolkit was co-developed with neurology, epilepsy, and patient advocacy organizations to improve clinician and patient awareness about epilepsy mortality to decrease mortality risk and improve outcomes.  Learn how to easily incorporate this toolkit into routine practice.

 

2023

2022


    Free Webinars

     

    • Practicing Cultural Competence and Humility in Epilepsy Care Settings, Elizabeth Felton, MD, PhD, FAES; and Elaine T. Kiriakopoulous, MD, MSc, MPH
      Cultural competence and humility are pillars of an equitable healthcare system; one that is sensitive to patient diversity and embraces clinician-patient communication that supports mutual trust and shared decision-making. This 60-minute 1 CME webinar provides actionable recommendations for practicing cultural competence and humility in epilepsy care settings to improve outcomes for all patients.
    • Recognizing and Managing Mental Health Comorbidities in Children and Adults with Epilepsy, Jay Salpekar, MD, FANPA, FAES; and Elaine T Kiriakopoulos, MD, MSc
      Psychiatric disorders--including depression, anxiety, and attention deficit disorders--commonly occur in people with epilepsy and often present as complex and challenging comorbidities to recognize and manage. This 1.0 CME webinar provides an overview of psychiatric comorbidities in epilepsy and their impact on quality of life for people with epilepsy. In addition to addressing recognition of psychiatric disorders in children and adults with epilepsy, presenters also identify helpful strategies and resources for managing the symptoms and impacts of these comorbidities.

    • The Path to Equitable Care in Epilepsy, David Ficker, MD, FAES; and Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, MD, MSc
      This webinar provides an overview of epilepsy, as well as the challenges of living with and managing it. Learn about telehealth-accessible, evidence-based epilepsy self-management programs to help patients manage their epilepsy day-to-day.