Neuromuscular Disorders

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During this one month rotation, the medical student will develop a basic understanding of the clinical, neurophysiology and laboratory aspects of neuromuscular diseases. The medical student should also learn how the information gained from these studies pertains to the understanding and care of patients with neuromuscular disorders in both the outpatient and inpatient setting. Objectives: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic historical and physical exam findings pertinent to the diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders. 2. Compare and contrast the benefits and limitations of various neuromuscular tests; justify how the results of the testing impacts the formulation of the proposed differential. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic managment and treatment of neuromuscular disorders and formulate reasonable, customized action plans to discuss with the attending.