EPILEPSY: State of the Art and Future Directions

Saturday, May 16, 2026, 8:00 AM - 2:25 PM, Aresty Conference Center - USC Health Sciences Campus, Los Angeles, CA

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (4.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (4.75 hours)

Our comprehensive epilepsy program is designed for healthcare professionals who manage the care of patients with epilepsy. This one-day course provides an overview of complexities of modern epilepsy care, including diverse etiologies of epilepsy, practice settings, and comorbidities. 

We will also review modern therapies for epilepsy refractory to antiseizure medications, which include surgical management and treatment of epilepsy with stimulation devices. Some aspect of emerging research will also be presented. 

Participants will attend a series of interactive lectures by expert USC faculty and invited speakers along with case presentations. Participants can attain and integrate new, practical information into their clinical practice on managing and improving outcomes in patients with epilepsy.

1. Identify when to refer patients to a Level 4 Epilepsy Center.
2. Assess if a patient is a candidate for epilepsy surgical workup.
3. Know various treatment options for epilepsy.
4. Identify when to consider genetic and autoimmune causes of epilepsy.

The Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California designates this Live Activity activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be received by the USC Office of CME by email only by May 12, 2026 at 12:00 pm, PDT for a refund. A $50 cancellation fee will be applied. In the event of course cancellation by conference organizers, all registration fees will be fully refunded. USC will not refund any travel costs incurred.


Accessibility Statement
 
Keck School of Medicine Healthcare System 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 USC Office of CME at [email protected].

The Keck School of Medicine Healthcare System School of Medicine adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Keck School of Medicine Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Saturday, May 16, 2026