Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which of the Pediatric Education programs should I attend?
A: Each of the programs focuses on epilepsy in children and adolescents. Each program targets a specific target audience:
- Child Neurology Residents: for child neurology residents in their final year of residency (PGY-5)
- Adult Neurologists: a unique program designed for adult neurologist who treat epilepsy in the pediatric population, usually due to a regional shortage of child neurologists.
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioners: a program for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners who see children and adolescents with epilepsy.
- Practicing Child Neurologists: this program is for Child Neurologist who have completed their training and see a significant incidence of epilepsy in their practice.
Q: How do I apply for the programs? How are candidates selected?
A: The application and selection process varies by program type:
- Child Neurology Residents: invitations are extended to program directors each year at selected institutions. Program directors select the most eligible candidate based on aptitude and interest in epilepsy. Candidates should follow the application process provided in the invitation package.
- Adult Neurologists: invitations are mailed annually to selected neurology practices. Interested candidates can also download and submit an application along with current curriculum vitae and complete contact information. Candidates will be accepted based on eligibility, incidence of pediatric epilepsy in their practice, and date of application.
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioners: invitations are extended annually to selected neurology practices. Candidates should follow the application process provided in the invitation practice.
- Practicing Child Neurologists: applications can be downloaded from this website and submitted along with current curriculum vitae and complete contact information. Candidates will be accepted based on eligibility and date that the application is received.
Q: Who serves as faculty for the programs?
A: Our core faculty and guest lecturers are all respected in their fields and hail from universities throughout the country. This distinguished group of guest faculty also includes members of our Advisory Board.
Q: What is the schedule like once the programs begin?
A: Participants arrive on Wednesday and check in. The course begins with an introduction on Wednesday evening, followed by a reception that affords the opportunity to meet fellow attendees and faculty. Lectures on Thursday and Friday are from 8:00 am until approximately 5:00 pm, with small group break-out sessions, and breaks in the morning, afternoon, and lunch. After dinner there are case sessions from approximately 8-10:00 pm. On Saturday, lectures begin at 8:00 am and the program finishes mid afternoon. Following the last night’s dinner there is a reception, with shuttle departures to the airport on Sunday morning.
Q: What does it cost to attend a program?
A: Tuition, lodging, meals, and flight expenses are covered through an unrestricted educational. Participants are responsible for between the airport and conference center (approximately $25 each way) and any incidental expenses.
Q: How do I arrange travel for the programs?
A: Once accepted to a program, participants will be asked to provide a departure airport. Participants will then receive flight options from their point of departure to Piedmont Triad Intl Airport (GSO) in Greensboro, NC. Once flights are selected tickets are purchased and participants will receive electronic tickets and itinerary. A shuttle from Graylyn Conference Center will be scheduled according to arrival time.
Q: Can participants bring spouses?
A: Spouses/guests are allowed to attend, but, due to the intensity of the programs, they are not encouraged. The course runs from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. each day. Costs for the spouse/guest must be borne by the participant, including airfare and ground transportation. Graylyn Conference Center's charge for a spouse/guest in the same room is approximately $75 per night with tax & gratuity (includes three meals/day).
Q: Do the programs offer CME?
A: These programs do not currently offer CME credits.