6th Training Course 2021 in Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation (NIBS)

19 May, 2021 - 20 May, 2021

8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Berne

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

 

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 6th edition of the Neurolite TMS Training Course.

 

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Special situation regarding Coronavirus epidemy

Similar meetings taking place in March and April have been cancelled already. We are following with great attention the situation and will stick to the
recommendations of the Swiss authorities.

 

If for this reason it will not be possible to hold the course as scheduled in May we will propose an alternative date.

The next NIBS training course will be held in Bern on May 19-20, 2021.

Please feel free to register now or contact us to express your interest in this training and we will keep you informed.
We are there to answer your questions, if any.

Programs

Neurology and Pain

Psychiatry

Price
    General Price   Reduced price (student, medical assistants)
  For 1 Training-Day   CHF 500.–   CHF 400.–
  For 2 Training-Day   CHF 900.–   CHF 600.–

 

 

 

Program

19 May, 2021

8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Neurology and Pain

Wednesday, May 19th 2021
Neurology, Rehabilitation & Pain Medicine

 

08.45 – 09.00 a.m.   
Welcome of the participants

09.00 – 09.45 a.m.
Non-invasive Brain Stimulation: technology,
mechanisms of action & safety
PD Dr. med. D. Benninger

09.45 – 10.30 a.m. 
NIBS in Movement disorders
PD Dr. med. D. Benninger

10.30 – 11.00 a.m.
Break

11.00 – 11.45 p.m.
Therapeutic applications of NIBS in neurorehabilitation
Prof. Dr. med. Hummel

11.45 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.
NIBS in Multiple Sclerosis
Prof. Dr. med. J.-P. Lefaucheur

12.30 – 02.00 p.m.
Lunch at the Restaurant «Toi et Moi»

02.00 – 04.00 p.m.
Hands-on

04.00 – 04.45 p.m.
NIBS in Migraine
Dr. med. A. Gantenbein

04.45 – 05.30 p.m.
NIBS in neuropathic Pain and Fibromyalgie
Prof. Dr. med. J.-P. Lefaucheur

05.30 p.m.
Open discussion – Closing remarks

 

06.00 p.m.    Networking Apéro
All participants are invited to join. Benefit from the exciting exchange after the training. Sign up for the Network-Apéro at the online registration.

Program

20 May, 2021

8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Psychiatry

Thursday, May 20th 2021
Psychiatry

08.30 – 08.45 a.m.
Welcome of the participants

08.45 – 09.30 a.m.
Non-invasive Brain Stimulation in psychiatry: principles & safety
Dr. med. univ. Dr. phil. P. Homan

09.30 – 10.15 a.m.
Focus on schizophrenia: auditory hallucinations and negative symptoms

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.
Implementation of rTMS in clinical setting
Prof. Dr. med. B. Langguth

12.00 – 01.30 p.m.
Lunch at the Restaurant «Toi et Moi»

01.30 – 03.30 p.m.
Hands-on

03.30 – 04.15 p.m.
Accelerated TMS
Dr. med. C. Baeken

04.15 – 04.45 p.m.
rTMS in addiction
Dr. med. G. Madeo

04.45 – 05.30 p.m.
Implementing NIBS-therapies in Switzerland
Dr. med. F. Rachid

05.30 p.m.
Closing remarks