Children’s National Hospital Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Program Retreat

Washington, DC US
March 20, 2025

Program Description: 

The proposed Children’s National Epilepsy Program Retreat will bring together Children’s National Hospital Comprehensive Epilepsy Program team members and other stakeholders invested in diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with epilepsy served by Children’s National Hospital. This full-day educational event, including Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology, Neurosurgery, Neuropsychology, Psychology, Scientists, Researchers, and other members of our multi-disciplinary team and affiliated epilepsy programs in the region aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the latest research, clinical protocols, specialized programs, advanced neuroimaging, genetic testing, and surgical and other therapeutic options available at Children’s National Hospital. By providing a collaborative and interactive learning environment, the retreat will equip attendees with the knowledge and skills necessary to advance epilepsy care, research, and improve patient outcomes.

Target Audience

Nurses

Nurse Practitioners

Physicians

Physician Assistants

Psychologists

Social Workers

Learning Objectives

Learning Objective 1: Provide participants with up-to-date knowledge about the latest research, best practices, and therapeutic options in epilepsy care.

Learning Objective 2: Equip healthcare providers with practical tools to improve the management of epilepsy, including novel treatment options, personalized care plans, and psychosocial support.

Learning Objective 3: Evaluate regional gaps in epilepsy care and identify opportunities for growth in research and clinical care.

Learning Objective 4: Foster interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure holistic and comprehensive care for epilepsy patients, addressing both medical and psychosocial needs.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
    Children’s National Hospital designates this Live activity for a maximum of 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 5.50 ANCC
    Children’s National Hospital will provide 5.50 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 5.50 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.
Course opens: 
03/20/2025
Course expires: 
05/19/2025
Event starts: 
03/20/2025 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
03/20/2025 - 4:00pm EDT
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0
Children's National Research and Innovation Campus
7144 13th Pl NW
Washington, DC 20012
United States

Acknowledgement of Financial and In-Kind Commercial Support 

No financial nor in-kind commercial support was received for this educational activity. 

Course Director(s)

William Gaillard

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Madison Berl, PhD, ABPP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Wei-Liang Chen, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Nathan Cohen, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Kathryn Havens, PA-C

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Perrine Heymann, PhD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Mohamad Koubeissi

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Chima Oluigbo, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Thuy-Anh Vu, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Joint Accreditation Statement:

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Children’s National Hospital. Children’s National Hospital 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.  Children’s National Hospital Accreditation Provider# 4008362 

Available Credit

  • 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
    Children’s National Hospital designates this Live activity for a maximum of 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 5.50 ANCC
    Children’s National Hospital will provide 5.50 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 5.50 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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