Background
Surwillo, Walter W. was born on November 25, 1926 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of Phillip W. and Ann S. Surwillo.
(Electroencephalography is truly an interdisciplinary ende...)
Electroencephalography is truly an interdisciplinary endeavor, involving concepts and techniques from a variety of different disciplines. Included are basic physics, neuro physiology, electrophysiology, electrochemistry, electronics, and electrical engineer ing, as well as neurology. Given this interesting and diverse mixture of areas, the train ing of an EEG technician, a neurology resident, or an EEG researcher in the basics of clinical electroencephalography presents an uncommon challenge. In the realm of technology, it is relatively easy to obtain a technically adequate EEG simply by learning to follow a protocol and by correctly setting the various switches on the EEG machine at the right time. But experience has shown that the ability to obtain high-quality EEGs on a routine, day-to-day basis from a wide variety of patients requires understanding and knowledge beyond what is learned by rote. Likewise, knowledge above and beyond what is gained by simple participation in an EEG reading is necessary to correctly and comprehensively interpret the record. Such knowledge comes from an understanding of the basic principles upon which the practice of clinical EEG is founded - principles that derive from the various disciplines cited.
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Surwillo, Walter W. was born on November 25, 1926 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of Phillip W. and Ann S. Surwillo.
Bachelor, Washington University, 1951; Master of Arts, Washington University, 1953; Doctor of Philosophy, McGill University, 1955.
Assistant in psychology, Washington University, St. Louis, 1950-1953; research assistant, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 1953-1955; research associate in psychophysiology, Allan Memorial Institute Psychiatry, 1955-1957; research psychophysiologist, National Institutes of Health, Baltimore, 1957-1965; associate professor, U. Louisville, 1965-1970; professor department psychiatry and behavioral science, School Medicine, since 1970; director Electroencephalogram laboratory, Bingham Child Guidance Clinic, 1983-1988. Consultant National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Canada Council.
(Electroencephalography is truly an interdisciplinary ende...)
Chairman board, president Steamboat Cabin Theatre, 1973-1974. Member American Psychological Association, Society for Psychophysiol.
Married Elfriede Herfert, November 17, 1955.