| Goals: |
| A resident physician will become knowledgeable in identifying neurological disease, the prognosis for such conditions, and the appropriate role of the neurologist/neurosurgeon in diagnosis and treatment. In addition the resident will develop an understanding of the impact of neurological conditions on family, home and social settings. |
| Objectives: |
- To develop knowledge of:
- Normal neuroanatomy
- Normal growth and development
- Effects on aging on the nervous system
- Disorders of motor function including:
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Tremor
- Dystonia
- Chorea
- Upper/Lower motor neuron dysfunction
- Demyelinating disorders
- Cerebrovascular disease including:
- Stroke/TIA
- Carotid stenosis
- Aneurysm
- Disorders of hearing including tinnitus
- Vertigo
- Disorders of cognitive function and communication including:
- Dementia
- Encephalopathy
- Disorders of consciousness:
- Syncope
- Seizures
- Coma
- Brain death
- Headache
- Tension
- Migraine
- Subarach hemorrhage
- Meningitis
- Temporal Arteritis
- Aneurysm
- Spinal cord disorders
- Sleep disorders
- Disorders of neuromuscular junction:
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Myopathy
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Gullian-Barre Syndrome
- Abnormal development disorders
- Developmental delay
- Mental retardation
- Learning disabilities
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Psychiatric disorders mimicking neurologic disease
- Pain management
- Genetic implications of neurological conditions
- Skills
- Performing an appropriate neurologic oriented history and neurological physical exam
- Performing mental status exam
- Performing pediatric development assessment
- Identifying situations requiring urgent/immediate intervention
- Ability to formulate appropriate plans for investigation and management
- Appropriate use of diagnostic tests based on indications, risks, contraindications, cost
- Performing lumbar puncture
- Appropriate use of consultants to assist in management
- Appropriate use of community resources to aid in the chronic management/rehabilitation of debilitating conditions
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Teaching Strategies—rotations, tactics, resources
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| Noon Lectures |
Rotation/Cycle |
Responsible Faculty |
| Management and Rehab of acute stroke |
3 yr |
Community Neurologists |
| Parksinson’s Disease |
3 yr |
Community Neurologists |
| Seizure Disorders |
3 yr |
Community Neurologists |
| Peripheral Neuropathy |
3 yr |
Community Neurologists |
| Vertigo |
3 yr |
Community Neurologists |
| Normal Neuro Development |
3yr |
Pediatrics |
| Pain Management |
3yr |
Anesthesia |
| Degenerative Disc Disease |
3yr |
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Rotation Experiences/Activities (Items marked with * address other curriculum goals and objectives but are integrated during this rotation.)
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- Neurology
- Family Practice Service
- Behavioral Science Rotation
- Emergency Medicine
- Internal Medicine
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Last updated: 8/17/07
