Program Overview

Practical Cognition Course Information

The Practical Cognition course is designed for consultants and trainees in neurology, psychiatry, neuropsychology, and rehabilitation medicine who want to develop their practical expertise in cognitive assessment and relate this to clinically relevant neuroscience. The course will have CPD points from the Royal College of Physicians and is organised by Thomas Cope (Cambridge), Emma Woodberry (Cambridge), Tim Griffiths (Newcastle), and Chris Butler (Imperial).

Course Structure

The course mixes lectures from expert speakers with case discussions. The curriculum always covers general principles and themed topics which change each year.

Course Agenda

• Thursday, October 9, 2025:
  • 9:00 - 9:45: What the Neurologist does in the Cognitive Clinic - Dr Thomas Cope
  • 9:45 - 10:30: What the Neuropsychologist does in the Cognitive clinic and Beyond - Dr Emma Woodberry
  • 10:30 - 11:00: Coffee Break
  • 11:00 - 12:30: Case Discussions
  • 12:30 - 13:30: Lunch Break
  • 13:30 - 14:30: Memory Disorders Keynote Lecture - Dr Christopher Butler
  • 14:30 - 16:00: Case Discussions
  • 16:00 - 16:30: Break
  • 16:30 - 17:30: Visual Disorder Keynote Lecture - Professor Sebastian Crutch
• Friday, October 10, 2025:
  • 9:00 - 9:45: Neuropsychology Show and Tell (Memory, Executive, Perception) - Dr Emma Woodberry and colleagues
  • 9:45 - 10:15: Post-diagnostic Support - Lloyd Dennis
  • 10:15 - 10:30: Coffee Break
  • 10:30 - 12:00: Case Discussions
  • 12:00 - 13:00: Lunch Break
  • 13:00 - 14:00: Movement Disorders Keynote Lecture - Prof James Rowe
  • 14:00 - 16:30: Case Discussions
  • 16:30 - 16:45: Coffee Break
  • 16:45 - 17:45: Sleep Disorders Keynote Lecture - Dr Kirstie Anderson

Course Details

• Course Start Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025, 9:00 AM
• Course End Date: Friday, October 10, 2025, 6:00 PM
• Enrolment Start Date: Friday, August 22, 2025, 8:00 AM
• Enrolment End Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025, 5:30 PM
• Course Location: Online
• Course Delivery Type: Online - Live
• Course Fees: Price per attendee is £100.00 (zero VAT)