Intensive Course on Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring

IONM Course dates to be announced

Knowledge + skill through professional development

Many neurological disorders have proven remarkably responsive to Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and other forms of neuromodulation. An urgent need exists among patients, family members and caregivers for physicians and professionals who are trained in surgical and nonsurgical approaches to care. Worldwide demand is surging for skilled medical management teams capable of efficiently managing pharmaceutical, emergent and second opinions related to DBS care.

As assets to patients, hospitals and medical sales, GNC graduates play an integral role in nonsurgical, surgical and postoperative success. Primary care, specialty, and subspecialty physicians; surgical nurses, assistants, and technicians; hospital administrators; industrial sales and technology representatives – all benefit from GNC’s advanced professional development courses.

With its emphasis on increased knowledge, skills and competence, this program provides participating hospitals an edge in retaining qualified staff. Designed with the workplace in mind, GNC courses uphold exceptional care as their standard.

Meet Our Instructors

Karlo J. Lizarraga, M.D., M.Sc.

Dr. Lizarraga is a neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist with expertise in movement disorders, motor physiology and neuromodulation. Dr. Lizarraga is Associate Professor of Neurology, Neuroscience and Neurosurgery at the University of Rochester in New York, where he is the founding director of the Motor Physiology and Neuromodulation Program and the Neurology Peru-Rochester Exchange Program (NeuroPro).

Daily Activities

Day 1
  • Microelectrode Recording Systems
  • Foundations of electricity, action potentials, local field potentials and DBS mechanisms of action
  • Pre-Surgical Workup and Target Selection
  • Characterizations of Recording Sites
  • Sensorimotor Driving
  • Microstimulation
  • Macrostimulation
Day 2
  • Intraoperative Recording, Neuroelectrophysiology of the STN, GPi, and Vim
  • Intraoperative Clinical Rating
Day 3
  • Intraoperative Cases
  • Case Workshop with GL5 MER system
  • Postoperative Considerations and Outcomes
  • DBS Programming, Regional Anatomy & Responses

Registration Information

Tuition and Registration Information

Tuition for the newly formatted 3-day IONM course is $2,500.

Consult with your hospital administrators regarding tuition reimbursement programs. Partial scholarships and other financial aids available.

Once your registration is received, our Scholarship Review Committee will determine the scholarship amount to be rewarded if eligible and will be contacted via email. Please email Ben Beck at bbeck@fh-co.com or call (724) 456-9667 with any questions.

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Cancellation/Refund Policy

Requests for cancellation, substitution or transfer of course registration must be received in writing 30 days prior to the course or symposium in order to receive a full refund less a $50 processing fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations, substitution or transfers after that date. Email written cancellation, substitution or transfer requests to bbeck@fh-co.com. All requests must be received in writing.

GNC reserves the right to cancel a course. Registrants will be notified by telephone and email of any cancellations. In the event of course cancellation, registration fees are refundable. However, airline and hotel penalties are the registrant’s responsibility.

Americans with Disabilities Act

GNC will take steps to ensure that no individual with a disability is excluded, denied services, segregated or otherwise treated differently than other individuals because of the absence of auxiliary aids and services. If you require any of the auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to attend any GNC program, please contact Ben Beck at bbeck@fh-co.com or (724) 456-9667 prior to arrival.

Disclosure

Before the program, all faculty members will disclose the existence of any financial interest and/or the relationship they or their significant other might have with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) to be discussed during their presentation.

Scholarship Application Requirements:

Those seeking to apply for the scholarship must send an e-mail to bbeck@fh-co.com attesting current status:

  • Resident
  • Graduate Student
  • Fellow
  • Less than two years since completing residency, fellowship, or graduate degree

Scholarship Information

Greenville Neuromodulation Center is pleased to announce scholarships for the Intensive Course on Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring.

Those seeking to apply for the scholarship must send a current curriculum vitae (CV) to bbeck@fh-co.com. If you have any questions, please call (724) 456-9667 or email bbeck@fh-co.com

Travel and Accommodations

Registrants are responsible for their individual air travel and lodging expenses. If arriving in a personal vehicle, all parking is free. Enjoy complimentary coffee and snacks throughout each day.

Recommended Airports:

  • Pittsburgh International Airport
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

Recommended Hotel Accommodations:

Cianci’s Motel
  • 399 Mercer Road, Greenville, PA 16125
  • Phone: 724-588-8550
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites
  • 81 Hadley Road, Greenville, PA 16125
  • Phone: 724-588-4200
Holiday Inn Express – Sharon/Hermitage
  • 3060 Spangler Road, West Middlesex, PA 16159
  • Phone: 724-982-4600