Adult Neurology

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide senior medical students a comprehensive experience in caring for and managing patients with neurological disorders in an in- and outpatient setting to include specialty neurology clinics and pediatric neurology. The adult in patient services include Stroke and General Inpatient Service. This course consists of a four-week sequence of curricular activities focusing on medical knowledge and clinical skills of neurological disorders in an in- and outpatient setting to include Hands-on Experience: Supervised evaluation and management of patients with neurological disorders in an in- and out-patient setting by faculty and fellows and may include: EEG, EEG Telemetry, EMG, Sleep Studies, Carotid Ultrasound and Evoked Response.; and Self-Directed Learning: Focused review of topics related to the management of patients with neurological disorders seen using the library and online resources. Student involvement in research projects can be arranged with the elective course director. Goals: The purpose of this selective is for fourth-year medical students to build comprehensive knowledge and skills in the care and management of patients with neurological disorders in an in- and outpatient setting to include pediatric neurology and specialty neurology clinic. Objectives: Upon completion of this selective course, the student will be able to identify and apply specific knowledge and skills in caring for and managing patients encountered in the Adult Neurology Service, Neurology Specialty Clinic, and Pediatric Neurology Service. Complete a history and physical exam of each patient assigned to them in the respective clinic or service to include the creation of a problem list, treatment plan and patient orders as well as document the encounter/visit in the Epic system. Complete a comprehensive history and physical exam of each new patient assigned to them, present and effectively communicate the information to their attending. Explain, present, and communicate effectively the medical condition pertaining to their patients to the attending physician to include the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment plans.