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RESIDENTS PROGRAM IN EPILEPSY

The Residents Program in Epilepsy is a 3-day course designed to increase residents' knowledge and interest in epilepsy and encourage them to pursue epilepsy fellowships.

DATES OF 2008 RESIDENTS PROGRAMS IN EPILEPSY

• January 22-26
• May 27-31
• October 14-18

AN INTENSIVE, REWARDING COURSE OF STUDY
The Residents Program in Epilepsy is a unique course for 2nd-year neurology or pediatric neurology residents in the diagnosis, treatment and clinical management of epilepsy. In three intensive days, residents are given a preview of the field of epilepsy through lectures on the fundamental principles of diagnosis and management, scientific advances and pertinent clinical applications.

Residents attend and give case presentations and advance their knowledge of epilepsy through audiovisual conferences, lecture sessions and peer group discussions. There is a case study requirement. Program faculty include noted guest lecturers from various institutions around the country as well as faculty and staff of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center of Wake Forest University Medical Center.

SELECTION CRITERIA
Selected residency programs are invited to nominate one second-year (PGY-III) or last-year (PGY-IV) neurology or pediatric neurology resident to attend the Residents Epilepsy Program. Once a candidate as been nominated, a letter of invitation is extended to that individual. Candidates for the program must have a sincere desire to further their knowledge and expertise in the field of epilepsy management. To secure a place in the program, candidates must submit a cover letter, brief biographical sketch and curriculum vitae to Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

INVITATION PROCESS
Invitations extended directly to Abbott representatives who cover selected neurology residency programs.

PROGRAM FEES
Ground Transportation (to and from the airport)
Personal Expenses (phone calls, etc.)

A DISTINGUISHED FACULTY
The Residents Epilepsy program is presented by distinguished guest speakers from around the country, along with the faculty and staff of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center of Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

COURSE OVERVIEW
Wednesday - Course Introduction followed by Reception

Thursday - History & Epidemiology of Epilepsy, Classification of Seizures and the Epilepsies, EEG of Epilepsy, Current Diagnostic Tools, Single Seizure, Non-Epileptic Seizures, Acute Seizures and Status Epilepticus, Sudden Unexpected Death, Psychosocial Issues, Evening Case Presentations

Friday - Experimental Models of Epilepsy, Genetics of Epilepsy, Pharmacokinetics of AEDs, AEDs: Mechanisms of Action, Clinical Use of AEDs, Efficacy of AEDs, Adverse Events & Drug Interactions, Other Formulations of AEDs, Referring Refractory Patients to Surgery, Surgery of Epilepsy & Vagal Nerve Stimulation, Evening Case Presentations

Saturday - Treatment of Women with Epilepsy, Epilepsy in the Elderly, Epilepsy in the Multiply Handicapped, IV Therapies for Seizures, Comorbidities in Epilepsy, Diagnosis & Treatment of Epilepsy in Children, Neonatal Seizures & Infantile Spasms, Pediatric EEG, Discontinuance of AEDs, Ancillary Treatment Modalities & Ketogenic Diet, Course Summary

Sunday - Breakfast/Flight home

DISCLOSURE/ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The costs of tuition, lodging and meals are provided by Wake Forest University School of Medicine through an unrestricted educational grant from Abbott Laboratories.