Foundations for Fellows
The St. Jude Medical Foundations for Fellows Program offers educational opportunities and resources to complement clinical education in neurostimulation (also known as spinal cord stimulation), provide hands-on training, and prepare fellows for their transition to clinical practice.
Foundations for Fellows Webinar Series
This series of online seminars hosted by renowned neuromodulators features interactive modules relevant to the practice of neuromodulation and live question and answer sessions. Each webinar is offered twice and then accessible via an archive on this website. For more information please contact the US Fellows Director.
Intraspinal Anatomy and Physiology — Now Registering
Giancarlo Barolat, MD Objective: Provide a forum for fellows to learn basic and advanced concepts of neuromodulation. Content: Includes a review of anatomy and physiology of the nervous system, intraspinal anatomy, and neurophysiology as applied to neurostimulation. Date and Times:
Thursday, March 4, 2010 6:00-7:00 PM Central — Archive Coming Soon.
For additional registration information, please contact the US Fellows Director. |
Patient and Device Selection
John Huffman, MD Objective: Provide participants with an overview of spinal cord stimulation indications, patient selection, and pre-operative considerations. Content: Includes a review of spinal pathology, pain diagnosis and symptomology, as well as, a discussion on appropriate patient selection. For registration information, please contact the US Fellows Director. |
Procedures
Claudio Feler, MD Objective: Provide participants with spinal cord stimulation techniques. Content: Includes an in depth overview of trial goals, device selection, use of fluoroscopy, and the permanent implantation procedure. For registration information, please contact the US Fellows Director. |
Keys to Success
Claudio Feler, MD Objective: Provides participants an insight into post-operative considerations and complications Content: Includes a discussion on technical and clinical issues, case studies, and planning to help ensure long term success. For registration information, please contact the US Fellows Director. |
Neuromodulation Academy Educational Opportunities
The Neuromodulation Academy is at the center of a dynamic community dedicated to advancing the field of neuromodulation. Its mission is to set the standard in professional education by delivering comprehensive neuromodulation training and providing a forum for the ongoing exchange of ideas, resources, and best practices.
To get up-to-date information on programs, register for the Neuromodulation Academy.
Business 101 Webcast
This 90-minute webcast provides an overview of and insight into the business side of the medical practice. Topics include types of pain practices, which pain practice is right for you, funding sources, business support, marketing, billing, laws governing physicians, contract negotiations, and pitfalls to avoid along the way.
Register for the Business 101 Webcast
Drs. Giancarlo Barolat, John Huffman and Claudio Feler are paid consultants of St. Jude Medical.