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Join us for a CPD accredited webinar with Dr Aayesha J Soni as she discusses drug-resistant epilepsy, the modern epilepsy surgery pathway, and the role of stereo-EEG in guiding treatment decisions.
In this webinar, Dr Aayesha J Soni will focus on: Defining drug-resistant epilepsy, including the “two medication failure” rule, and identifying when early referral to a comprehensive epilepsy centre is appropriate. Outlining the modern epilepsy surgery pathway, including Phase I investigations, and when non-invasive testing is inconclusive. Explaining the role and philosophy of stereo-EEG (SEEG). Demonstrating how SEEG informs treatment decisions. Highlighting the impact of timely referral on quality of life, seizure outcomes, and long-term prognosis.
Dr Soni will follow her talk with a live interactive Q&A session where you can pose your questions to her on this topic. | Attendance is free and will earn you 1 CPD-point. Don’t forget to add this event to your calendar. |
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Webinar speaker: Dr Aayesha Soni
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Dr Aayesha J Soni completed her undergraduate medical degree at the University of Witwatersrand (2014) in South Africa, for which she was a recipient of the prestigious Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for the duration of her studies. She then completed her Neurology registrar training at the University of Cape Town and became a fellow of the College of Neurology, South Africa in 2023, followed by completing the Richard S. McLachlan Clinical Fellowship in Epileptology at the London Health Sciences Center in Ontario, Canada in 2025, where she was the recipient of the IFCN Education Fellowship Award (2024/5).
Her interest in research is evidenced by 23 peer-reviewed publications, and a completed Master of Medicine in Neurology (2022) through the University of Cape Town. Aayesha also has a keen interest in healthcare advocacy and human rights, which has earned her recognition as a recipient of a number of awards including the Emerging Star Award at the South African Health Excellence Awards (2025), American Academy of Neurology International Scholarship Award (2024) and Advocate at the Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum (2025), as well as being named as 100 Young Mandelas of the Future (Leadership Category; 2018) and Mail and Guardian’s Top 200 Young South Africans (Health Category; 2017). |
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We look forward to seeing you there.
Best regards,
The EMGuidance team |
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