ILAE British Branch 20th Specialist Epilepsy Teaching Weekend
Dates: Saturday 16th – Sunday 17th May 2026
Venue: Teaching and Learning Centre, University of Birmingham.
Course programme, registration and other information:
https://ilaebritish.org.uk/events/20th-specialist-epilepsy-teaching-weekend/
Audience:
- Specialist Registrars
- Consultants
- Epilepsy Nurse Specialists
Overview:
Epilepsy is the most common serious neurological disease in the UK and seizure disorders are seen frequently in both the neurology clinics and on the hospital wards. A sound grasp of the principles and pitfalls of epilepsy management is essential in order to diagnose and treat patients effectively and safely. This weekend course delivers a comprehensive and contemporary approach to establishing a confident diagnosis, selecting and interpreting the most appropriate investigations, choosing the correct medical and surgical treatments and tailoring epilepsy management to specific populations such as children, women, the elderly and patients with intellectual disability.
📅 Course Highlights:
- Expert-Led Programme: Hear from a line-up of internationally recognised epilepsy experts.
- Comprehensive Course Content: Gain a solid foundation in the diagnosis, investigation, and management of epilepsy.
- Interactive Learning Format: Includes lectures, video case sessions, and informal seminars.
- Specialist Focus Areas: Learn about managing epilepsy in adults, children, women and patients with intellectual disabilities.
- Royal College of Physicians CPD Accreditation: – 11 credits have been awarded.
- eBook: Comprehensive set of course lecture notes formatted into an interactive and engaging eBook .
Registration rate: £325 – standard registration fee