| Q:
What education programs are available and when are they offered? |
A: There are currently three programs
offered:
- Epilepsy MiniFellowship® - a week long course for practicing
neurologists
- Resident's Program - for neurology residents
- Advances in Epilepsy - a weekend update course for neurologists
In 2008 there will be a fall MiniFellowship program, three Resident's
programs, and one each Advances in Epilepsy Program. The Advances
in Epilepsy IDD/LTC is not being offered in 2008. |
| Q:
Which programs offer CME? |
| A: Two programs offer CME
credit: the Epilepsy MiniFellowship® and the Advances in Epilepsy
IDD/LTC Program. Wake Forest University School of Medicine designates
these educational activities for a maximum of 40 (MiniFellowship)
and 15 (Advances IDD/LTC) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians
should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation
in the activity. |
| Q:
How do I apply for the programs? |
| Applications for the MiniFellowship
and Advances IDD/LTC programs are
available on their respective web pages. Invitations for the Residents
Program are extended to residency programs.
To apply for the Advances in Epilepsy program
please submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to Wake
Forest University School of Medicine. |
| 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 a week-long course? |
| A: The Epilepsy MiniFellowship® is
considered the most intensive and comprehensive post-graduate course
in epilepsy available.
In addition to receiving approximately 40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™,
neurologists 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 $75 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, provides numerous opportunities
for ongoing education, information sharing and interaction with program
alumni. This includes regular mailings such as the Epilepsy Network
News (ENN) newsletter.
In addition, 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
- Regularly updated epilepsy news items
- 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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Answers
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