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Jeffrey W. Britton, M.D.

  1. Neurologist
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  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

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Jeffrey W. Britton, M.D., is a professor in neurology and chair of the Division of Epilepsy. His main areas of clinical and research interest are:

  • Autoimmune epilepsies and encephalopathies, diagnosis, and treatment
  • The effect of epileptic seizures on cardiopulmonary function
  • Stimulation therapies in epilepsy
  • Clinical aspects of epilepsy and seizures
  • Innovations in clinical practice

In addition to his practice and research interests, Dr. Britton has been active in the education of neurology residents and fellows for many years, and currently serves as the Epilepsy Fellowship program director. He is recognized as a Fellow of the American Epilepsy Society, American Academy of Neurology, American Clinical Neurophysiology Society and American Neurological Association.

  1. Angelman syndrome
  2. Autoimmune disease
  3. Epilepsy
  1. EEG
  2. Video EEG monitoring
  • Epilepsy
  • EEG
  • EEG-monitoring
  • Neurology education
  • Autoimmune neurology
  1. 1999
    ResidentClin Neurophysiology EEG/Epile, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1999
    Fellow - Clinical Neurophysiology
    Emphasis: EEG/EpilepsyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1993
    ResidentNeurology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1993
    Resident - NeurologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 1990
    InternshipMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 1989
    MDCarver College of Medicine, University of Iowa
  7. 1985
    BS - Biology, with distinctionUniversity of Iowa

Certifications

  1. 2013
    EpilepsyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  2. 2001
    Clinical NeurophysiologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  3. 1995
    NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Awards and honors

  1. 2020
    Magna cum laude citation in recognition of excellence of Education Exhibit: NM123-ED-X: Nuclear Medicine in Multimodality Imaging of Epilepsy: What the Radiologist Needs to KnowRadiological Society of North America
  2. 2012
    Effect of a Multidisciplinary Fall Risk Assessment on Falls Among Neurology PatientsMayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  3. 2006
    Excellence Through Teamwork - Mayo Pharmaceutical Formulary CommitteeMayo Clinic
  4. 2005
    Excellence in TeachingMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  5. 2004
    Excellence in TeachingMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  6. 1993
    Henry Woltman AwardMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  7. 1989
    Robert J Joynt AwardCarver College of Medicine, University of Iowa
  8. 1988
    Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors SocietyCarver College of Medicine, University of Iowa
  9. 1985
    Scholastic Achievement AwardDelta Chi Fraternity, University of Iowa
  10. 1984
    National Dean's ListAwarding Organization
  11. 1983
    Dean's ListUniversity of Iowa
  12. 1983
    National Dean's ListAwarding Organization

Professional memberships

  1. 2020
    Panel MemberCareer Panel, Resident and Fellow Committee, American Clinical Neurophysiology Society
  2. 2019
    MemberLancet Neurology Commission, International League Against Epilepsy
  3. 2018 - present
    Nominations Committee MemberNational Association of Epilepsy Centers
  4. 2018 - present
    PresidentAmerican Board of Clinical Neurophysiology
  5. 2017 - present
    Autoimmune Epilepsy Diagnosis Task Force ChairInternational League Against Epilepsy Commission for Diagnostic Methods
  6. 2016 - present
    FellowAmerican Epilepsy Society
  7. 2016 - present
    FellowAmerican Academy of Neurology
  8. 2014
    MemberGuidelines Committee, American Epilepsy Society
  9. 2014 - present
    Board MemberAmerican Board of Clinical Neurophysiology
  10. 2013 - present
    Committee ChairAmerican Board of Clinical Neurophysiology
  11. 2013
    Grant ReviewerEpilepsy Foundation
  12. 2013 - present
    Co-FounderEpilepsy-Neuroradiology Collaborative Monthly Research Meeting, Department of Neurology, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
  13. 2013 - present
    Chair and Co-founderResident and Fellow Committee, American Clinical Neurophysiology Society
  14. 2013 - 2015
    Officer / CouncilorAmerican Clinical Neurophysiology Society
  15. 2012
    FellowAmerican Neurological Association
  16. 2011 - 2014
    Co-ChairQuality and Value Special Interest Group, American Epilepsy Society Meeting
  17. 2011
    Curriculum DevelopmentSociety of Clinical Neurologists
  18. 2011
    Program DirectorSociety of Clinical Neurologists Annual Meeting
  19. 2011 - present
    Assistant Executive DirectorSociety of Clinical Neurologists
  20. 2008 - present
    MemberAmerican Clinical Neurophysiology Society
  21. 2007 - 2010
    MemberMortality Review Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  22. 2006 - present
    Associate Chair, QualityDepartment of Neurology
  23. 2006 - present
    MemberDepartment of Neurology
  24. 2006 - present
    MemberExecutive Committee, Department of Neurology
  25. 2005 - 2008
    MemberOrders, Scheduling and Medications Oversight Group, Mayo Integrated Clinical Systems Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  26. 2005 - 2008
    MemberOrders Cycle Oversight Group, Mayo Integrated Clinical Systems Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  27. 2002 - 2006
    ChairPharmacy and Therapeutics Subcommittee - Rochester, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  28. 2001 - 2004
    ExaminerAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  29. 2001 - present
    MemberSociety of Clinical Neurologists
  30. 2000 - 2004
    MemberAmerican Clinical Neurophysiology Society
  31. 1995 - 1998
    ChairCurriculum Committee, Department of Neurology
  32. 1994 - 1995
    MemberComputers & Information Systems in Neurology Committee, American Academy of Neurology
  33. 1994 - present
    MemberAmerican Epilepsy Society
  34. 1993 - 1998
    MemberCurriculum Committee, Department of Neurology
  35. 1992 - 2006
    MemberPharmacy and Therapeutics Subcommittee - Rochester, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  36. 1992 - 1996
    MemberResident Education Committee, American Academy of Neurology
  37. 1990 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
  38. 1989 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  39. 1989 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  40.  
    MemberClinical Neurophysiology & Epilepsy Committee, American Academy of Neurology

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