Roadmap for a competency‐based educational curriculum in epileptology: report of the Epilepsy Education Task Force of the International League Against Epilepsy

Abstract

Teaching competency in the diagnosis and clinical management of epilepsy is of utmost importance for the ILAE. To achieve this mission, the Task Force for Epilepsy Education (EpiEd) developed a competency‐based curriculum for epileptology, covering the spectrum of skills and knowledge for best medical practice. The curriculum encompasses seven domains, 42 competencies, and 124 learning objectives, divided into three levels: entry (Level 1), proficiency (Level 2), and advanced proficiency (Level 3). A survey of the currently existing ILAE‐endorsed teaching activities identified a significant gap in education of basic knowledge of epileptology (Level 1). To bridge this gap, a web‐based educational tool is being developed. A virtual campus will be constructed around the curriculum, integrating the various educational activities of the ILAE. This paper describes the development of the curriculum and future tasks necessary to achieve the educational goal of the ILAE.

ILAE Genetics Literacy series: Progressive myoclonus epilepsies

“…Progressive Myoclonus Epilepsy (PME) is a rare generalized epilepsy syndrome, clinically characterized by the development of progressively worsening myoclonus, ataxia, and tonic–clonic seizures, 1 with variable associated cognitive decline and neuropsychiatric disturbance. 2 , 3 Onset is often in later childhood or adolescence and patients typically become extremely functionally impaired by their symptoms.…”