Scientific Committees
Standing committees
The Society’s scientific work is conducted through standing committees, each with a defined remit and an annual plan submitted to the Board.
Committees are open to Society members from relevant specialties and are constituted for a term aligned with the Board’s term. They meet regularly and their minutes are retained in the Society’s records.
Clinical Guidelines Committee
This committee develops and periodically reviews local epilepsy diagnosis and treatment guidelines. It follows international evidence to determine what applies to practice in Saudi Arabia. Its outputs are the publications issued in the Society’s name.
Continuing Medical Education Committee
This committee designs Society training programmes and approves their scientific content, including the annual conference, specialist workshops and courses for nurses and primary care physicians. It also coordinates continuing education accreditation.
Community Awareness Committee
This committee develops awareness materials for patients, families, schools and workplaces, reviewing the language so it remains scientifically accurate and accessible. It oversees the schools programme and International Epilepsy Day activities.
Research and National Registry Committee
This committee oversees the national epilepsy registry and its data access policies, and reviews research collaboration requests. It works with the Guidelines Committee to turn published local findings into applicable recommendations.
Committee participation
Who can serve on a scientific committee?
Society members in specialties relevant to the committee’s remit may apply in writing to the Secretariat. The Board considers applications when committees are formed or a vacancy arises.
How long is a committee term?
Committees are renewed with each Board term and may be reconstituted with all or some of the same members for the next term.
What level of commitment is expected?
The role involves regular meetings and review tasks between meetings. It is voluntary, and the realistic commitment is what a practitioner can contribute alongside clinical work.