Neurosurgery A

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Goals/Objectives: This course will provide the conscientious student an opportunity to acquire the following: 1. The ability to perform comprehensive neurological evaluation of the patient including both history taking and physical examination. This will entail a review of basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology and a correlation of that information with the requirements of clinical medicine. 2. A basic understanding of neurosurgical diseases and their evaluation and management. Of particular importance will be the emphasis placed upon the initial evaluation of patients with central and peripheral nervous system trauma and neoplasms, cerebrovascular disease, congenital diseases of the nervous system, pain problems, diseases of the spine and lumbar discs. CURRICULUM: In order to direct the objectives of this course, students will be exposed to the following: 1. Individualized teaching sessions with the faculty. 2. Combined conferences with neurology, neuroradiology and neuropathology. 3. Outpatient clinics at the UMHSC and EFCC (Ellis Fischel). 4. The inpatient services of neurosurgery at UMHSC. 5. The operating room at UMHSC. Evaluations: The progress of the student will be evaluated through personal interaction with the faculty and residents and through an oral examination at the end of the course. Credit Hour s : 5 Prerequisites: Surgery Clerkship