FACULTY/Course Directors: PD Dr Michael Schüpbach, Course Director, (Switzerland)
Prof. Durand-Zaleski, (France)
Dr. Fasano, (Canada)
Prof. Krauss, (Germany)
Prof. Limousin, (United Kingdom)
Prof. Morgante, (Italy)
Prof. Moro, (France)
Prof. Volkmann, (Germany)
Mr. Zrinzo, (United Kingdom)
Country: Switzerland and other European countries
Language: English
Target Audience: Neurologists who are committed to the management of patients with movement disorders with a minimum of 6 months experience in DBS patient management.
Description: The goal of this program is to provide training in all areas where a need has been identified:
– To teach participants a multidisciplinary approach to DBS therapy, ensuring best clinical outcomes
– To help participants understand the pathophysiology and medical management of Parkinson’s disease, dystonia and essential tremor
– To teach participants about patient selection for DBS for movement disorders
– To help understand the role of the neurologist during the DBS surgery
– To develop participants’ skills about post-operative patient management including medical management, programming and trouble-shooting techniques
– To provide both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience through placements in different centres
Location: Initial Tolochenaz training week.
2 mandatory placements within available centers in Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and UK
Aproximated Costs: –
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