PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

This elective involves diagnostic assessment of individuals who have non-epileptic seizures or mixed presentation (both epileptic and non-epileptic seizures).

DAY, TIME, AND LOCATION:

Flexible for assessments and therapy

Rounds are Tuesdays at 10:30am

HOURS PER WEEK: 4

FACULTY AND STAFF:

Patricia Walshaw, Ph.D. – Director

Christine You, PhD – Associate Director

Shelley Segal, PhD – Attending Psychologist

TRAINING PROVIDED:

Trainees will have the opportunity to learn assessment techniques for individuals with conversion diagnoses, issues related to neurological manifestations of psychological issues, and participate in multi-disciplinary rounds in neurology. Trainees will complete one assessment per month, which includes 3 hours of testing and a brief report. Interns will also attend weekly rounds for 1 hour (Tuesdays at 10:30) and supervision regarding each case and report. Trainees will also have the opportunity to engage in individual psychotherapy with patients with PNES, supervised by Dr. Segal. On average, trainees will spend 3-4 hours per week in this elective. Times for assessments are not fixed and can be accommodated to trainee’s schedule.

SUPERVISION PROVIDED:

Method of Supervision: Direct observation, case presentation

Format: Individual and multidisciplinary rounds

Hours Per Week: 1.5 (1 hour individual, 0.5 hour group)

Days and Times: Flexible.

Names of Supervisor(s): Patricia Walshaw, PhD, Christine You, PhD, Shelley Segal, PhD