Chicago's 10th Annual Advances in Epilepsy and EEG - a Hybrid CME Program

Friday, May 8, 2026, 1:30 PM - Saturday, May 9, 2026, 4:00 PM, Prentice Women's Hospital, Chicago, IL


Epilepsy is a rapidly evolving field. Genetic testing is now available not only for pediatric but also adult patients with epilepsy advancing our understanding of genetic etiologies and potential avenues for precision medicine. Functional neurosurgery continues to evolve offering more minimally invasive techniques to explore the epileptogenic zone close to functional areas or to target deeper structures for neuromodulation or disconnection procedures.

1. Demonstrate the importance of semiology to diagnose paroxysmal disorders.
2. Identify patients who may benefit from epilepsy surgery close to functional cortex.
3. Discuss the risk and benefits of minimally invasive epilepsy surgery compared to a conventional approach.
4. Compare inflammatory and genetic etiologies of epilepsy and novel treatment approaches.
5. Apply evidence-based approaches to complex epilepsy cases through interactive discussion to enhance clinical competence.
6. Integrate knowledge of inflammatory and genetic mechanisms into individualized epilepsy treatment plans.
7. Interpret emerging evidence on inflammatory and genetic mechanisms in epilepsy to inform clinical decisions.

In-Person Attendance

Attending physician: $140

APP, RN or tech: $60

Trainee, student or Northwestern faculty/employee: $0

Virtual Attendance

Attending physician: $100

APP, RN or tech: $25

Trainee, student or Northwestern faculty/employee: $0

If paying with check, please mail your check, made payable to Northwestern Memorial Hospital (CME), to the address listed below:

Tiffany McReynolds
C/o Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
541 N. Fairbanks Court, Suite 950
Chicago, IL 60611

Registration will close on Wednesday, May 6 at 9:00 am.

Cancellations & Refunds

Cancellations must be made in writing to [email protected]. The registration fee will be refunded if cancellation is received on or before April 24. No refunds will be issued after this date.

For questions, please contact Tiffany McReynolds at [email protected].

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (8.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (8.75 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

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