MedicineThis activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and the Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana. The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine presents this activity for educational purposes only. Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine. The content of the presentations is provided solely by presenters who have been selected for presentations because of recognized expertise in their field.

PharMacy The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy is approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

This program has been assigned ACPE #022-999-08-156-L01-P and will award up to 3.75 contact hours (0.375 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognize ACPE providers.

Statements of credit will indicate hours and CEUs based on participation and will be issued online at the conclusion of the activity. Successful completion includes signing in at registration, attending the entire session for which credit is claimed, completing the activity evaluation and requesting credit online. The College complies with the Criteria for Quality for continuing education programming.

nursingThe University of Kentucky, College of Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC).

The Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN) approves the University of Kentucky, College of Nursing (UKCON) as a provider as well. ANCC and KBN approval of a continuing nursing education provider does not constitute endorsement of program content nor commercial sponsors. This educational activity is offered for a maximum of 3.75 ANCC and 4.5 KBN contact hours for nurses who complete the entire

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program. Provider #: 3-0008-01-13-102. A certificate will be issued to participants who attend all sessions and complete all of this activity.

ThE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY UNIVERSITY

occuPationaL theraPistsThis activity is approved by the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Occupational Therapy. OTs attending must sign-in at registration, attend all sessions, complete the activity evaluation, and request credit online.

sPeciaL servicesReasonable accommodations or special diet will be provided with adequate notice. Please indicate need on the registration form or call Beth Blakeley at 502.584.8817 by November 15, 2008 in order to ensure that adequate arrangements are made.

reFund and canceLLation PoLicyA refund less a $5 processing fee will be issued if written notice of withdrawal is received by November 15, 2008. No refund will be granted after that date. Registration may be transferred to another participant.

We reserve the right to cancel or make substitutions in this activity. A full refund will be issued if circumstances warrant cancellation of the program.

acKnoWLedgeMentsThe Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana gratefully acknowledges support for this activity at the time of print from:

An independently incorporated affiliate of the Epilepsy Foundation and member of Community Health Charities of Kentucky

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

ThE 2008 EPilEPsy BRAinstoRM suMMit IS A COMPREhENSIVE CONFERENCE DESIGNED TO:

• Review critical information regarding the diagnosis of epilepsy and seizures;

• Identify the pathophysiology and prevention of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and epilepsy;

• Examine non-pharmacological treatments for the management of TBI and epilepsy;

• Assess pharmacological side effects of anti-epilepsy drugs (AEDs) and define symptoms that may indicate patient toxicity during treatment with these pharmaceuticals;

• Describe the expected drastic increase in the rate of occurrence of TBI and epilepsy in the near future among returning veterans of operations Enduring Freedom and iraqi Freedom in Afghanistan and Iraq.

TARGET AUDIENCE:This conference is targeted toward all medical professionals in Kentucky and southern Indiana including: physicians, physician assistants, residents, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, vocational rehabilitation counselors, social workers, pharmacists, and students.

F o r M o r e i n F o r M a t i o n :

Call the Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana at 502-584-8817 or toll free 1-866-275-1078

or e-mail Beth Blakeley at bblakeley@efky.org

Morning sessions – non-Physician PrograM8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Opening Remarks8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Pathophysiology & Prevention of traumatic Brain injury & Epilepsy John Slevin, MD & Jonathon Lifshitz, PhD

9:40 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. non-Pharmacological Management of traumatic Brain injury & Epilepsy TBD

10:35 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. Pharmacological side Effects & Recognition of toxic Effects in Patients with Epilepsy Melody Ryan, PharmD

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Panel Discussion Mary Doyle, Robert Owen, MD, David Wittmer, Laureen Vassil, RN

Lunch session – For both non-Physicians & Physicians11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration for Physicians12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. introduction to the university of Kentucky’s Rapid Anticonvulsant Medication Prior to Arrival trial (RAMPARt) L. Creed Pettigrew, MD 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Mild tBi in iraqi War Veterans Randal Schleenbaker, MD

aFternoon sessions – Physician PrograM1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Pathophysiology & Prevention of traumatic Brain injury & Epilepsy John Slevin, MD & Jonathon Lifshitz, PhD 1:55 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. non-Pharmacological Management of traumatic Brain injury & Epilepsy TBA

2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Pharmacological side Effects & Recognition of toxic Effects in Patients with Epilepsy Melody Ryan, PharmD 3:40 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. Panel Discussion Mary Doyle, Thomas Pittman, MD, David Wittmer, Laureen Vassil, RN

AGENDAcourse director Meriem K. bensalem-owen, MdAssistant Professor, Neurology

University of Kentucky College of Medicine

FacuLtyMary doyle

Spouse of a Person with EpilepsyShelbyville, Kentucky

Jonathon Lifshitz, PhdAssistant Professor, Anatomy and NeurobiologySpinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center

University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Kevin MooreOperations Manager, EPiC

Skill Enhancement & Employment Center (sEEC)Employer of People with Epilepsy

Lexington, Kentucky

robert d. owen, MdAssistant Professor, Neurology

Pediatric NeurosurgeonUniversity of Kentucky College of Medicine

L. creed Pettigrew, MdProfessor, Neurology

University of Kentucky College of Medicine

thomas Pittman, MdAssociate Professor, Pediatric Neurological Surgery

University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Melody ryan, Pharmd, MPhAssociate Professor, Pharmacy Practice and Science

University of Kentucky College of PharmacyAssociate Professor, Neurology

University of Kentucky College of Medicine

randal schleenbaker, MdMedical Director, Visn 9 Polytrauma system of Care

Lexington VA hospitalLexington, Kentucky

John t. slevin, MdProfessor, Neurology

University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Laureen vassil, rnKentucky Children’s hospital

Parent of a Child with EpilepsyLexington, Kentucky

david Wittmer

Business Owner with EpilepsyLexington, Kentucky

FacuLty discLosureFaculty presenters of continuing education programs sponsored by the University of Kentucky Colleges of Pharmacy and Medicine are expected to disclose any real or perceived conflict of interest. Copies of faculty disclosures will be included in

the participant program materials or given prior to the lecture.

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REGISTRATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 14, 2008

register onLine at WWW.uKyce.coM

to pre-register by phone contact beth blakeley at502-584-8817 or 1-866-275-1078, extension 124

Pre-registration is requested.

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Please state if you need special accommodations/disability arrangements/diet

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registration Fee:q PhYSICIANS - $50

q UK, UofL, OR OThER UNIVERSITY FACULTY, STAFF, RESIDENTS/

FELLOWS AND FULL TIME STUDENTS - $25

q ALL OThER PROFESSIONALS - $25

Mail completed form with check to: Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana, 501

East Broadway, Suite 380, Louisville, Kentucky 40202

Location & Parking: The Four Points by sheraton lexington is located at 1938

Stanton Way, Lexington, Kentucky 40511. Parking is free. Phone: 859-259-1311