Does an ataxic patient walking through the door give you the wobbles? Does remembering cranial nerves and how to assess them seem about as likely as winning lotto? Then this workshop is for you!
This one-day practical neurology workshop will help develop your skills in diagnosing and managing neurological conditions in practice. The workshop will include lectures, case based discussions and hands-on practice performing the neurological examination on real patients.
Event Details:
- When: Friday, April 13, 2018
- Event Location: Villa Maria Winery, Auckland
Key Skills:
- Learn how to perform a comprehensive neurological exam and interpret your findings to localise the lesion
- Become proficient at medically managing neurological cases, including but not limited to, patients with brain tumours, epilepsy, meningitis
- Get an overview of latest therapeutic options on the market
- The practical part of this workshop will allow you to hone your skills with plenty of hands-on practice on real patients
Speaker Biography
Courtney North
VMD DipACVIM
American and NZ Registered Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine
Courtney studied a Bachelor of Science majoring in molecular biology at Haverford College, followed by a veterinary degree (VMD) at University of Pennsylvania.
Following her veterinary studies, she began a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the Animal Medical Centre, NYC, and then completed a residency in small animal internal medicine at Michigan State University in 2007.
Courtney has extensive experience and has worked throughout the US, Australia and, of course, lovely New Zealand. Outside of work she enjoys reading, beaches, good wine, and travelling.
Practical and Applied Neurology
