5th Training Course 2019 in Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation (NIBS)

7 May, 2019 - 8 May, 2019

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Berne

Audience
M.D. or PhD in Neurology or Psychiatry, with or without experience in Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation.

 

Speakers
PD Dr. med. David Benninger | University Hospital of Lausanne
Prof. Dr. med. Daniela Hubl | University Hospital of Psychiatry Berne
Prof. Dr. med. Berthold Langguth | University Hospital Regensburg
Prof. Dr. med. Jean-Pascal Lefaucheur | University Hospital of Créteil, France
Dr. med. Jean-Frédéric Mall | University Hospital of Lausanne
Prof. Dr. med. René Müri | University Hospital of Berne
Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Nyffeler | Cantonal Hospital of Lucerne
Dr. med. Fady Rachid | FMH Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Geneva
Dr. med. Graziella Madeo | National Institute on Drug Abuse | NIDA

 

Aim of the course
Participants will acquire fundamental knowledge about
– the principles and mechanisms of action of non-invasive brain stimulation
– the indications in Psychiatry (depression, schizophrenia, addiction and others…)
– the indications in neurorehabilitation and chronic pain

 

Format of the course
– Theory and hands-on
– Renowned specialists
– Limited number of participants!

 

Developed in cooperation with some of the country’s most renowned specialists, these courses aim to provide medical professionals with the necessary knowledge to effectively utilize rTMS in relevant cases. Information on the mechanisms of action and the most recent clinical results will be presented and active, hands-on training will allow each participant to use the latest stimulation devices. Interaction is at the core of our training concept.

We are looking forward to welcoming you for the 5th edition of the Neurolite TMS Training Course.

Programs

Neurology and Pain

Psychiatry

Price
    General Price   Reduced price (student, medical assistants)
  For 1 Training-Day   CHF 450.–   CHF 300.–
  For 2 Training-Day   CHF 800.–   CHF 500.–

 

 

 

Program

7 May, 2019

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Neurology and Pain

Tuesday, May 7th, 2019
Neurology and Pain

** Program subject to change **

 

8.30 – 8.45 a.m.

Welcome of the participants

8.45 – 9.30 a.m.

NIBS Technology, mechanisms of action & safety
PD Dr. med. D. Benninger

9.30 – 10.15 a.m.

Focus on Movement disorders
PD Dr. med. D. Benninger

10.15 – 10.45 a.m.

Break

10.45 – 11.30 a.m.

Therapeutic applications in Neurorehabilitation
Prof. Dr. med. R. Müri

11.30 a.m. – 12.15 p.m.

Focus on cognitive deficit
Prof. Dr. med. T. Nyffeler

12.15 – 13.45 p.m.

Lunch break

13.45 – 14.30 p.m.

Other therapeutic applications in Neurology
Special Focus on Pain and fatigue (Part 1)

Prof. Dr. med. J.-P. Lefaucheur

14.30 – 16.00 p.m.

Hands-on rTMS, tCS, navigation

16.00 – 16.45 p.m.

Other therapeutic applications in Neurology
Special Focus on Pain and fatigue (Part 2)

Prof. Dr. med. J.-P. Lefaucheur

16.45 – 17.00 p.m.

Open discussion – Closing remarks

Program

8 May, 2019

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Psychiatry

Wednesday, May 8th, 2019
Psychiatry

** Program subject to change **

 

8.30 – 8.45 a.m.

Welcome of the participants

8.45 – 9.30 a.m.

NIBS Principles & safety: specifics in Psychiatry
Prof. Dr. med. D. Hubl

9.30 – 10.15 a.m.

Focus on schizophrenia: auditory hallucinations and negative symptoms
Prof. Dr. med. D. Hubl

10.15 – 10.45 a.m.

Break

10.45 – 11.30 a.m.

Focus on Depression
Prof. Dr. med. B. Langguth

11.30 a.m. – 12.00 p.m.

Practical aspects of NIBS in clinical routine
Prof. Dr. med. B. Langguth

12.00 – 13.30 p.m.

Lunch break

13.30 – 15.30 p.m.

Hands-on rTMS, tCS, navigation

15.30 – 16.00 p.m.

Focus on Addiction
Dr. med. G. Madeo

16.00 – 16.30 p.m.

Other indications in psychiatry – an overview
Dr. med. F. Rachid

16.30 – 17.15 p.m.

The place of tDCS, rTMS and ECT in clinical practice
Dr. med. J.-F. Mall

17.15 – 17.30 p.m.

Presentation of the SSPI/SGIP – Closing remarks