Educational Programs

Educational Programs

The IETF facilitates educational programs in order to educate patients, caregivers, healthcare providers and the general public about essential tremor. Programs may cover the following topics: the diagnosis process, current treatment options, research, support groups, assistive technology, and more. Review the listings below for more information. You can also check our events to learn about other events and support group meetings. 

ET Education Forums

The IETF hosts education forums in large cities throughout the U.S. to share diagnostic techniques, treatment options, current research and more. Watch this site for new listings. All events are FREE! Join us to learn and connect with others impacted by essential tremor.

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Talking Essential Tremor Podcasts

Listen in to our conversations with experts in the field of essential tremor to learn about diagnosis, surgical options, coping techniques, ET research and much more.

Teleconferences

The International Essential Tremor Foundation is proud to present these teleconferences to help you better understand essential tremor. These teleconferences focus on a different aspect of essential tremor and are led by top experts in ET care and research.

IETF Partner Educational Opportunities

Abbott

A Patient’s Journey to Deep Brain Stimulation

Learn more about Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) as an effective treatment for essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease during this free online program. Dr. Behzad Elahi, assistant professor of neurology and neurosurgery at Loyola Medical Center, will be the presenter.

Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Time: 4 p.m. (CST)
Location: Online

Click here to register. For more information, call 847-393-3117, or email matt.skarzynski@abbott.com.

 

Insightec

From Dependent to Independent

Join Dr. Albert Fenoy, of North Shore University Hospital, for a virtual education event as he discusses the incisionless, outpatient treatment for patients diagnosed with essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease. Event attendees will learn how this innovative treatment can enhance and transform patients’ lives by improving hand tremor without invasive surgery.

Date: Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Time: 6 p.m. (EST)
Location: Online via Zoom

Click here to register.

 

From Dependent to Independent

Join Dr. Michael J. Kinsman, of The University of Kansas Health System, for a virtual education event as he discusses the incisionless, outpatient treatment for patients diagnosed with essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease. Event attendees will learn how this innovative treatment can enhance and transform patients’ lives by improving hand tremor without invasive surgery.

Date: Thursday, November 30, 2023
Time: 1 p.m. (CST)
Location: Online via Zoom

Click here to register.

 

From Dependent to Independent

Join Dr. Charles Munyon, of Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center, for a virtual education event as he discusses the incisionless, outpatient treatment for patients diagnosed with essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease. Event attendees will learn how this innovative treatment can enhance and transform patients’ lives by improving hand tremor without invasive surgery.

Date: Friday, December 1, 2023
Time: 2:30 p.m. (EST)
Location: Online via Zoom

Click here to register.

 

From Dependent to Independent

Join Dr. Jason Gerrard, of Regional One Health, for a virtual education event as he discusses the incisionless, outpatient treatment for patients diagnosed with essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease. Event attendees will learn how this innovative treatment can enhance and transform patients’ lives by improving hand tremor without invasive surgery.

Date: Thursday, December 7, 2023
Time: 3 p.m. (CST)
Location: Online via Zoom

Click here to register.

 

From Dependent to Independent

Join Dr. Jeffrey Schweitzer, of Mass General Hospital, for a virtual education event as he discusses the incisionless, outpatient treatment for patients diagnosed with essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease. Event attendees will learn how this innovative treatment can enhance and transform patients’ lives by improving hand tremor without invasive surgery.

Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Time: 2:30 p.m. (EST)
Location: Online via Zoom

Click here to register.

 

Parkinson’s and Tremors: Latest Diagnostic and Treatment Advances

Patients, families and care partners are encouraged to join neurologists Dr. Osama Abu-Hadid and Dr. Elana Clar, and neurosurgeon Dr. Hooman Azmi for a live, one-hour discussion on the new therapies and surgical interventions that can be effective in controlling tremors, including new diagnostic and pharmacologic treatments, deep brain stimulation and high intensity focused ultrasound.

Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Time: 5 – 6 p.m. (EST)
Location: Online via Zoom

Click here to register.

 

From Dependent to Independent

Join Dr. Zachary T. Levine, of Washington Brain & Spine Institute, for a virtual education event as he discusses the incisionless, outpatient treatment for patients diagnosed with essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease. Event attendees will learn how this innovative treatment can enhance and transform patients’ lives by improving hand tremor without invasive surgery.

Date: Thursday, December 14, 2023
Time: 4 p.m. (EST)
Location: Online via Zoom

Click here to register.

 

From Dependent to Independent

Join Dr. Michael Bruce Horowitz, of HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital, for a virtual education event as he discusses the incisionless, outpatient treatment for patients diagnosed with essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease. Event attendees will learn how this innovative treatment can enhance and transform patients’ lives by improving hand tremor without invasive surgery.

Date: Friday, December 15, 2023
Time: 2 p.m. (EST)
Location: Online via Zoom

Click here to register.