Membership
Why Join the American Epilepsy Society?
The American Epilepsy Society serves as a resource for its membership and the epilepsy community by providing access to data on the latest breakthroughs, technologies and methodologies in epilepsy research.
The American Epilepsy Society promotes interdisciplinary communication, scientific investigation, and exchange of clinical information about epilepsy. Membership in AES opens doors to educational sessions, networking and knowledge-sharing among its members and Annual Meeting attendees.
Member Benefits & Opportunities
AES Members have convenient access to opportunities for professional growth through a variety of avenues, including:
Continuing Education & Professional Development
- Programs offering CME for Doctors, CE for Nurses, and APCE for Pharmacists.
- Regional Symposia.
- Online Epilepsy Education Programs.
- Archived, Online Courses from the Annual Meeting and other Educational Programs.
Publications
- Publications on specific topics with scientific focus and conclusions.
- Reduced subscription rates on Epilepsy Research and Epilepsy & Behavior.
- Subscription to AES News, the tri-annual newsletter of the American Epilepsy Society.
- Subsription to the American Epilepsy Society online and print journal, Epilepsy Currents.
- Subscription to the Society's official journal, Epilepsia. This special rate is not available to non-members.
Networking
- Annual Meeting - members receive reduced registration rates.
- Special Interest Groups - member-initiated groups focused on educational or research issues which appeal to a select and identifiable subset of AES members.
Research Funding
- Funding sources for member-sponsored educational programs and member-initiated research.
- Grant programs - sponsored by AES and AES with allied organizations.
- Research & Training Workshops.
- Awards Programs - some which provide honoraria and/or stipends for travel, accomodations, and meeting registration.
Volunteering
- Participation on Committees, Subcommittees, and Task Forces.
Other Resources
- AES Web site and links to other online resources pertinent to the field of epilepsy.
- Access to clinical and research database on AES Homepage.
- Programs recognizing scientific study and accomplishment.
- Access to information on the latest pharmaceuticals, technology, practice management services, and other pertinent areas for professionals in the field of epilepsy.
Information about member categories, dues, requirements, and the online application form can be found here: https://www.aesnet.org/go/join