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Deep Brain Stimulation & Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Date: 16 February 2012   Venue: Leuven, Belgium

This training was granted 6 European CME credits with UEMS/EACCME
 

Prof. Nuttin

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ECMT Course Director
CERTIFICATES AND SCIENTIFIC TITLES
- Medical Doctor with great distinction. Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium, 19...
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Prof. Gabriëls

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ECMT Course Director
Loes Gabriëls is Professor in Psychiatry at the university of Leuven and holds a degree in Masters of Sciences in Engin...
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Course Description

This 1 day tutorial offers stereotactic neurosurgeons and psychiatrists the opportunity to expand their knowledge in the application of DBS for the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

The tutorials combine theoretical learning and hands-on experience.

Target Audience

Psychiatrists and neurosurgeons with at least 2 or more years of experience with stereotactic neurosurgery. Participants should be interested in the use of Deep Brain Stimulation as an alternative treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and wish to learn the practical aspects of the therapy or improve and expand their knowledge on implant techniques

Course Objectives