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ForwardMayo Clinic Stimulation Therapies for Epilepsy 2026
This course offers a Live (in-person) attendance option
Course Directors - Brian Lundstrom, M.D., Ph.D., and Jamie Van Gompel, M.D.
September 24 - 25, 2026 - Leighton Auditorium, Siebens Building, Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota
Epilepsy treatment using stimulation therapies is a rapidly developing field of practice. Many established neurologists and neurosurgeons are not familiar with the latest technological and surgical advances. For example, providers may not be clear when invasive versus noninvasive therapies for epilepsy treatment are most appropriate or what options exist. Similarly, practitioners may not know how or when to apply vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) versus responsive neurostimulation (RNS) versus deep stimulation.
Target Audience
Physicians, fellows, residents, PAs/NPs, nurses, engineers, researchers, graduate and medical students, and industry employees.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Explain the importance of neurostimulation to multidisciplinary epilepsy teams and patients.
- Demonstrate advanced programming techniques for vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), responsive neurostimulation (RNS), and deep brain stimulation (DBS).
- Describe advanced surgical techniques for placement of stimulation devices for epilepsy.
- Describe when noninvasive stimulation or invasive stimulation may be preferred.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Mayo Clinic Stimulation Therapies for Epilepsy
September 24 – 25, 2026 Wednesday, September 23, 2026 – Pre-Meeting Workshop TBD
Thursday, September 24, 2026 | |||
7:00 a.m. | Registration and Breakfast | ||
7:50 a.m. | Welcome & Introductory Remarks | ||
Perspective | |||
8:00 a.m. | Past, Present, and Future | ||
Invasive Therapeutic Stimulation Approaches | |||
8:20 a.m. | VNS History and Surgical Approach | ||
8:40 a.m. | VNS Programming and Cases | ||
9:00 a.m. | Microburst and Other VNS Advances | ||
9:20 a.m. | RNS Surgical and Technical Considerations | ||
9:40 a.m. | RNS Programming and Cases | ||
10:00 a.m. | Discussion | ||
10:10 a.m. | Refreshments and Poster Presentations | ||
10:40 a.m. | DBS Target Selection and Techniques | ||
11:00 a.m. | DBS Programming and Cases | ||
11:20 a.m. | Multiple Thalamic Targets | ||
11:40 a.m. | Discussion | ||
12:00 p.m. | Lunch and Poster Presentations | ||
Understanding Networks with Stimulation | |||
1:00 p.m. | Exploratory Neuromodulation with SEEG | ||
1:20 p.m. | Network-based Neuromodulation | ||
1:40 p.m. | Cortico-cortico Evoked Potentials | ||
2:00 p.m. | Simultaneous TMS and EEG | ||
2:20 p.m. | Discussion | ||
2:30 p.m. | Refreshments and Poster Presentations | ||
3:00 p.m. | Hands-on Small Groups (3:00 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m.) | ||
Cycle Activity 1 | Cycle Activity 2 | Cycle Activity 3 | |
VNS Programming | RNS Programming | DBS Programming | |
5:15 p.m. | Social Hour & Dinner – 4th Floor Foyer | ||
Friday, September 25, 2026 | |||
7:00 a.m. | Breakfast | ||
7:55 a.m. | Announcements | ||
Perspective | |||
8:00 a.m. | Emerging Approaches | ||
8:20 a.m. | Integrating Imaging and Stimulation | ||
8:40 a.m. | Predicting Neuromodulation Success | ||
Non-invasive Stimulation | |||
9:00 a.m. | TMS Mapping and Treatment | ||
9:20 a.m. | At-home Stimulation Therapies | ||
9:40 a.m. | Focused Ultrasound: Lesional and Modulatory | ||
10:00 a.m. | Discussion | ||
10:10 a.m. | Refreshments and Poster Presentations | ||
Other Stimulation Approaches and Considerations | |||
10:40 a.m. | Cognition and Stimulation | ||
11:00 a.m. | Stimulation for Generalized Epilepsy | ||
11:20 a.m. | Stimulation and Pregnancy | ||
11:40 a.m. | Task-based Functional Mapping | ||
12:00 p.m. | Discussion | ||
12:20 p.m. | Lunch and Poster Presentations | ||
1:30 p.m. | Hands-on Small Groups (1:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 3:00 p.m.) | ||
Cycle Activity 1 | Cycle Activity 2 | Cycle Activity 3 | |
Electrode Planning | Trial Stimulation | Non-invasive Brain Stimulation | |
3:45 p.m. | Discussion with Cases | ||
4:10 p.m. | Wrap-up and Adjourn | ||
4:15 p.m. | Optional – Mayo Clinic Tour | ||
*Published times are in Central Daylight Time*
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Course Directors - Brian Lundstrom, M.D., Ph.D. and Jamie Van Gompel, M.D.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statements:
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 17.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 17.25 Attendance
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Price
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| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $500 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $400 |
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Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which all individuals are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
Every effort will be made to accommodate dietary requirements; however, some requests may not be feasible based on venue kitchen capabilities. Attendees will be contacted in advance if a dietary restriction cannot be fulfilled.
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