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. 

The IETF has postponed all in-person educational events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In past years, IETF staff has hosted four forums each year, in large cities throughout the U.S. to share diagnostic techniques, treatment options, current research and more. Based on feedback through a online survey, we made the decision to create some online events to share with everyone. Take a look at our Virtual Education Events below, and click on the links to listen and watch.

Thank you to our corporate partners who helped make these virtual education events and podcasts possible!

The IETF has created some virtual education events on various topics around essential tremor.  Click on the video links below to launch the presentation of your choice. If you would like to suggest a topic, please email your suggestion to info@essentialtremor.org.

Diagnosis & Treatment Options for Essential Tremor, Part I

Diagnosis & Treatment Options for Essential Tremor, Part II

Coping with the Physical and Emotional Effects of Essential Tremor

IETF Past, Present and Future

The Development of CAD 1883 through Proof-of-Concept in Essential Tremor

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.

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.

University of California, Davis

Would You Like More Control Over Your Tremor?

Join us for this virtual discussion (via Zoom) to learn more about ET and how deep brain stimulation therapy can help you regain control of your life.

Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Time:  4 to 5 p.m. (PST)

Presented by:

• Kia Shahlaie, MD, Ph.D, F.A.A.N.S, neurosurgeon, DBS Surgical Director, UC Davis
• Laura Sperry, M.S.N., R.N., ANP-C, DBS Program Director, UC Davis

Register at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8lOez20ZQDmcKfr7Jh3K8A

For more information, call (916) 734-3588.

 

Albany Med

DBS Stimulation Therapy Virtual Lunch & Learn Workshop

This program is an opportunity for patients with essential tremor and their family members to learn about the benefits and risks of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) therapy.

Date: Friday, February 26, 2021
Time:  Noon to 1 p.m. (EST)

Presented by:

Dr. Vishad Sukul, Albany Med neurosurgeon.

For more information or to RSVP, call  (518) 262-9407 or email movement@amc.edu.

All registrants will be given instructions for accessing the presentation virtually.