Special Topics in Neurology

This course provides students with an opportunity to study specific subspecialty topics within neurology. Students may elect to focus on areas such as (but not limited to) epilepsy, neurophysiology, movement disorders, neuromuscular disorders, pediatric neurology, headache, stroke, or neuromuscular disorders. A project or research-oriented rotation can be organized, but at least 50% of the rotation time should remain clinical. Students must contact the course director at least four weeks in advance of the elective to ensure that there is availability to work with an attending in the area of interest. Their schedule will be organized based on discussion with the course director and availability.

Course Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Obtain a comprehensive and focused neurological history
2. Perform a systematic neurological examination.
3. Deliver an organized oral presentation and/or written note that reflects clinical reasoning and appropriate use of neurological terminology.
4. Generate a differential diagnosis integrating localization, disease course, and clinical data, identifying neurological emergencies. 
5. Develop evidence-based management plans for neurological conditions.
6. Demonstrate use of biomedical information resources and evidence-based medicine.
7. Demonstrate effective communication with patients and their families.