Dr Debbie Pearce is a specialised paediatric neurologist practising at Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre, with a special interest in epilepsy management. Postgraduate qualifications: • MB ChB • Diploma in Child Health SA • Fellow of the College of Paediatricians of South Africa • Certificate in Paediatric Neurology Further education and courses attended: • HIV management courses by Discovery Health, RHRU and CHIVA (Children with HIV association in UK). • ACLS, ATLS and PALS • Attended a course on Medico legal aspects of Health care in South Africa • Completed GCP and other research-related courses • APLS • Neonatal resuscitation course • Attended International Paediatric Conference 2010 (poster presented at conference) • Attended CP (cerebral palsy) update 2011 • Bachelor in Business Administration – ongoing • Attended ILAE conference Durban • Attended EPNS in Vienna • Attended ICNA in Amsterdam • Attended EPNS in Lyon, France • Attended Medico-legal Foundation Course through SAMLA • Attended ICNA Mumbai, India • Attended ILAE international conference Thailand Professional affiliations and memberships: • South African Medical Association • Health Professions Council of South Africa • South African Medico-Legal Association (SAMLA).