NEUR 7600

Epilepsy Diagnosis and Treatment

Course director(s): 
Dr. Ilo Leppik

Contact

Barbara Anstett
Course Coordinator
banstett10@umphysicians.umn.edu

Campus: 
Twin Cities
Curriculum focus: 
Clinical Science
Clinical level: 
Subspecialty
Requirement: 
Elective
MS year: 
MS3
MS4
Hands-on: 
Hands on credit
Terms offered: 
Fall
Spring
Summer
Credits: 
2
Prerequisites: 

MED 7500

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    Catalog Description:  Students will work with MINCEP Epilepsy Care epileptologist in inpatient/outpatient settings. Emphasis will be on learning diagnosis, pharmacological and surgical treatment, and the social and psychological consequences to care for all needs of the person with epilepsy.

    Sites:  FU: University of Minnesota, MINCEP Epilepsy Care, 5775 Wayzata Blvd, Suite 200, St. Louis Park, MN

    Required session attendance:

    Typical weekly schedule/Delivery Mode:  M-F, 7:30am-5:00pm

    Direct patient care:  Yes

    Consent Requirement: Open to student scheduling

    Course Objectives:  This course will familiarize students with all aspects of diagnosing and treating persons with epilepsy.

    Graded Components:

    • Clinical assessment by attending

    Grading Scale:  H/E/S/N

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    Course Personnel:  Dr. Minoo Shams (Co-director), Barb Anstett (Site Coordinator)

    Allow repetition of course: Repetition not allowed

    Limited to Student Type:  No

    Course equivalency:  N/A

    Related curricular experience:

    Secure Exam:

    Course evaluation:  MedHub

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