1st Workshop on Familial Adult Myoclonic Epilepsy (FAME)

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ILAE Curriculum Learning Objectives addressed by this course

• 1.1.1 Describe the major etiologies for epilepsy (i.e. structural, genetic, infectious, metabolic, immune, and neurodegenerative) (L1)
• 1.1.3 Describe the common genetic causes of epilepsy
• 1.1.7 Describe the common neurodegenerative causes of epilepsy
• 1.2.1 Decide on which patients to do genetic testing (L2)
• 1.2.2 Decide what type of genetic testing to conduct (L3)
• 1.2.3 Interpret and apply the results of genetic testing accurately in the clinical context (L3)
• 1.3.1 Learn and recognize the seizure semiology and distinguish it from other non-epileptic manifestations
• 1.3.2 Extract semiology information from patient history
• 1.5.5 Interpret and apply the results of specialized neuroimaging accurately in the clinical context (L3)
• 1.6.1 Decide which patients should receive lab tests and which types of tests should be ordered (L1)
• 2.3.5 Provide information to patients regarding potential adverse effects of antiepileptic drugs (L1)
• 2.5.1 Recognize when to refer patients for higher level of care (L1)
• 3.1.3 Demonstrate knowledge regarding the adverse effects of antiepileptic drugs (L1)
• 3.2.1 Recommend appropriate therapy according to seizure type (L1)
• 3.2.2 Recommend appropriate therapy according to epilepsy syndrome (L2)
• 3.2.5 Recommend second- and third-line treatments as necessary (L2)
• 3.3.5 Define treatment strategies considering genetic markers (L3)
• 7.1.1 Demonstrate working knowledge of ictogenesis (L3)
• 7.2.1 Demonstrate working knowledge of epileptogenesis (L3)