| Q:
What education programs are available and when are they offered? |
A: Programs vary each year based on
demand and available funding. Programs and dates for 2010 will
be announced once schedules are finalized. |
| Q:
How do I apply for the programs? |
| Invitations for the Residents
Program in Epilepsy and Epilepsy
MiniFellowship® are extended
directly to selected neurology programs. Other qualified residents
and fellows may apply directly by submitting an application, letter
of interest and curriculum vitae to the conference coordinator.
To apply for the Advances in Epilepsy program
please submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to Wake
Forest University School of Medicine. For information on the
Pediatric programs, visit the Pediatric Epilepsy Programs website. |
| Q:
Who serves as faculty for the programs? |
| A: Our core faculty and guest lecturers
are all respected in their fields and hail from universities throughout
the country. This distinguished group of Guest
Faculty also includes members of our Advisory
Board. |
| Q:
Is it worthwhile to attend the 4-day MiniFellowship course? |
| A: The Epilepsy MiniFellowship® is
considered the most intensive and comprehensive post-graduate course
in epilepsy available.
Attendees will hear lectures from and interact
with renowned epileptologists. Topics include:
- diagnosis and classification of seizures
- drug therapy
- surgery options
- alternative methods of treatment
- treating epilepsy in special populations such as the handicapped,
the elderly, and women
MiniFellows also attend and give case presentations during evening
sessions throughout the week. |
| Q:
Can participants bring spouses? |
A: Spouses/guests are allowed to attend,
but, due to the intensity of the programs, they are not encouraged.
The course runs from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. each day. Costs
for the spouse/guest must be borne by the participant, including
airfare and ground transportation. Graylyn
Conference Center's charge for a spouse/guest in the same
room is approximately $80 per night with tax & gratuity (includes
three meals/day). |
| Q:
What is the Epilepsy MiniFellow Network? |
| A: The Epilepsy MiniFellow Network, the
alumni service of the EMF Programs, seeks to provide opportunities
for ongoing education, information sharing and interaction with program
alumni.
MiniFellows who register for the MiniFellow Alumni
Center of this website can access exclusive alumni information,
including:
- Past issues of Epilepsy Network News
- MiniFellowship Lecture Series archives
- A searchable database of all participants
- Updates to education program materials
- Slide sets/teaching materials
- Editorials and commentaries
- Creative contributions
- The MiniFellow Memories of recollections and photos
- Class photos
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