Biographical summary
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.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Epilepsy
- EEG
- EEG-monitoring
- Neurology education
- Autoimmune neurology
Mayo Clinic locations
Rochester, Minnesota
Education
- 1999
ResidentClin Neurophysiology EEG/Epile, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1999
Fellow - Clinical Neurophysiology
Emphasis: EEG/EpilepsyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1993
ResidentNeurology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1993
Resident - NeurologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1990
InternshipMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1989
MDCarver College of Medicine, University of Iowa
- 1985
BS - Biology, with distinctionUniversity of Iowa
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2013
EpilepsyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- 2001
Clinical NeurophysiologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- 1995
NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Awards and honors
- 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
- 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
- 2006
Excellence Through Teamwork - Mayo Pharmaceutical Formulary CommitteeMayo Clinic
- 2005
Excellence in TeachingMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2004
Excellence in TeachingMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 1993
Henry Woltman AwardMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 1989
Robert J Joynt AwardCarver College of Medicine, University of Iowa
- 1988
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors SocietyCarver College of Medicine, University of Iowa
- 1985
Scholastic Achievement AwardDelta Chi Fraternity, University of Iowa
- 1984
National Dean's ListAwarding Organization
- 1983
Dean's ListUniversity of Iowa
- 1983
National Dean's ListAwarding Organization
Professional memberships
- 2020
Panel MemberCareer Panel, Resident and Fellow Committee, American Clinical Neurophysiology Society
- 2019
MemberLancet Neurology Commission, International League Against Epilepsy
- 2018 - present
Nominations Committee MemberNational Association of Epilepsy Centers
- 2018 - present
PresidentAmerican Board of Clinical Neurophysiology
- 2017 - present
Autoimmune Epilepsy Diagnosis Task Force ChairInternational League Against Epilepsy Commission for Diagnostic Methods
- 2016 - present
FellowAmerican Epilepsy Society
- 2016 - present
FellowAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2014
MemberGuidelines Committee, American Epilepsy Society
- 2014 - present
Board MemberAmerican Board of Clinical Neurophysiology
- 2013 - present
Committee ChairAmerican Board of Clinical Neurophysiology
- 2013
Grant ReviewerEpilepsy Foundation
- 2013 - present
Co-FounderEpilepsy-Neuroradiology Collaborative Monthly Research Meeting, Department of Neurology, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
- 2013 - present
Chair and Co-founderResident and Fellow Committee, American Clinical Neurophysiology Society
- 2013 - 2015
Officer / CouncilorAmerican Clinical Neurophysiology Society
- 2012
FellowAmerican Neurological Association
- 2011 - 2014
Co-ChairQuality and Value Special Interest Group, American Epilepsy Society Meeting
- 2011
Curriculum DevelopmentSociety of Clinical Neurologists
- 2011
Program DirectorSociety of Clinical Neurologists Annual Meeting
- 2011 - present
Assistant Executive DirectorSociety of Clinical Neurologists
- 2008 - present
MemberAmerican Clinical Neurophysiology Society
- 2007 - 2010
MemberMortality Review Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
- 2006 - present
Associate Chair, QualityDepartment of Neurology
- 2006 - present
MemberDepartment of Neurology
- 2006 - present
MemberExecutive Committee, Department of Neurology
- 2005 - 2008
MemberOrders, Scheduling and Medications Oversight Group, Mayo Integrated Clinical Systems Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
- 2005 - 2008
MemberOrders Cycle Oversight Group, Mayo Integrated Clinical Systems Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
- 2002 - 2006
ChairPharmacy and Therapeutics Subcommittee - Rochester, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
- 2001 - 2004
ExaminerAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- 2001 - present
MemberSociety of Clinical Neurologists
- 2000 - 2004
MemberAmerican Clinical Neurophysiology Society
- 1995 - 1998
ChairCurriculum Committee, Department of Neurology
- 1994 - 1995
MemberComputers & Information Systems in Neurology Committee, American Academy of Neurology
- 1994 - present
MemberAmerican Epilepsy Society
- 1993 - 1998
MemberCurriculum Committee, Department of Neurology
- 1992 - 2006
MemberPharmacy and Therapeutics Subcommittee - Rochester, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
- 1992 - 1996
MemberResident Education Committee, American Academy of Neurology
- 1990 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 1989 - present
MemberMinnesota Medical Association
- 1989 - present
MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
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MemberClinical Neurophysiology & Epilepsy Committee, American Academy of Neurology