MDH Seminar: Approach to New Onset Seizures

When? Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 9:00 - 11:00 am

Where? Virtual

Speaker: Cemal Karakas, MD, FACNS

Pediatric Epileptologist and Medical Director, EEG Operations/Neuromodulation Clinic, Children's National Hospital; Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology, The George Washington University School of Medicine

Learning Objectives: 

• Recognize the clinical features of an epileptic seizure. 
• Perform a systematic initial assessment and focused neurological examination to differentiate epileptic seizures from common seizure mimics. 
• Select appropriate diagnostic studies to facilitate timely diagnosis, referral, and treatment initiation.

This program is sponsored by the Maryland Department of Health Office of Pharmacy Services in collaboration with the University of South Alabama and Acentra Health.

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of South Alabama (USA) College of Medicine Office of CME and Acentra Health. USA College of Medicine Office of CME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Designation Statements

CME - The University of South Alabama College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Financial Disclosure

All relevant financial disclosures have been mitigated.

Attendance 

This program is valid for 2.0 continuing education credits.

Registration 

There is no fee for attending, however, all attendees must register here. For those applying for continuing education credits, full attendance is required and an evaluation form must be submitted following the seminar. The seminar will be recorded and posted on this website. Note, credits can only be received for attending the live event.