Medscape CME Course: Data-Driven Insights for Incorporating Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Into Your Practice

Medscape CME Course: Data-Driven Insights for Incorporating Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Into Your Practice

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Data-Driven Insights for Incorporating Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Into Your Practice

Discover how data-backed evidence makes transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) an essential, cutting-edge tool to elevate your mental health treatment approach.
Authors: David Feifel, MD, PhD

Target Audience and Goal Statement

This educational activity is intended for an audience of psychiatrists, primary care physicians, neurologists, pain specialists, addiction specialists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in the United States.

The goal of this activity is for learners to be better able to learn about the evidence base behind TMS and why it should be a vital part of their therapeutic toolkit.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

  • Have increased knowledge regarding the
    • Evidence-based data supporting the use of TMS in treating various conditions
    • Differences between repetitive TMS technologies, which include either standard TMS using figure 8-coil or deep TMS using an H-coil
  • Demonstrate greater confidence in their ability to
    • Identify patients in their practice who would benefit from TMS