Dr. Sujit Jagtap was one of four neurologists who completed an observership through the IAN-AINA program! Hear more from Sujit about his experience below!
Updating myself with the recent and comprehensive knowledge of epilepsy surgery evaluation as an Epileptologist from India, the IAN-AINA fellowship at Cleveland Clinic, USA turned out to be an excellent opportunity. I thank Dr Prakash Kotagal for facilitating my introduction to a wonderful group of clinicians and researchers in my one month of stay. Initial two weeks, I had an opportunity to accompany him in the outpatient department where elicitation of seizure semiology in patients of epilepsy and also the post-surgical counselling was detailed. Additionally, daily VEEG and EEG rounds introduced me to epilepsy networks which is a relatively recent and fascinating concept in the field of epilepsy surgery. The exploration of the epilepsy network was enhanced by exposure to SEEG, its technicalities and interpretation, all thanks to the eminent consultants and the friendly fellows. A brief tour to the MEG lab was a cherry on top. The overall experience at Cleveland has pumped my enthusiasm, boosted my confidence and humbled me in the vastness of knowledge, all of which that I need to serve my patients, back here in India.
