Attending Introduction
This attending is a board-certified neurologist based in New York with training in neurology and neurophysiology at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. They are the founder of a neurology practice dedicated to providing expert care for patients with neurologic injuries, with a strong emphasis on prevention of long-term disability and community health. Faculty member at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical.
Their clinical interests include traumatic brain injury, neuropathies, sports-related injuries, headache disorders, and dementia prevention. With a background in both research and integrative medicine, they emphasize a holistic approach to brain health, combining standard therapies with preventive and alternative strategies.
In addition to their clinical practice, this attending is actively involved in multiple national neurology societies and holds faculty appointments at academic medical institutions. Students rotating with them will gain exposure to a wide range of neurologic conditions and learn a patient-centered, preventive approach to neurologic care.
Rotation Description
Additionally, your performance during this rotation will lead to obtaining a US LOR, which is essential for your upcoming residency program applications.
Here’s a detailed overview of what you should expect to learn. Please note that all rotations will have variations of patients and may not include the entirety of the following:
Objectives:
- Clinical Skills Development: Develop skills in history taking, neurological examination, and diagnostic reasoning specific to neurological conditions.
- Knowledge Application: Apply their understanding of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neuropathology to real patient cases.
- Patient Care: Learn to manage patients with acute and chronic neurological disorders, considering both medical and psychosocial aspects.
Daily Activities:
- Patient Consultations: Conduct and/or Observe patient interviews and neurological examinations, present findings to the supervising neurologist, and discuss differential diagnoses and management plans.
- Outpatient Clinics: Participate in outpatient visits, gaining exposure to chronic neurological conditions and long-term patient management.
- Procedures: Observe procedures such as lumbar punctures,
electromyography (EMG), and electroencephalography (EEG).
Learning Outcomes:
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Clinical Reasoning: Enhance your ability to formulate differential diagnoses and develop diagnostic and therapeutic plans.
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Technical Skills: Gain proficiency in performing neurological exams and interpreting diagnostic tests like MRI, CT scans, and neurophysiological studies.
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Patient Interaction: Improve communication skills with patients and their families, particularly in discussing diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment options.
Typical Activities/Procedures
Patient Appointments:
Letter of Recommendation
Standard LORs are on the official clinic letterhead. Outstanding performances can also result in having the LOR on the hospital letterhead.
Location & Schedule
*Exact address provided once signed up.
*Rotation is a minimum of 20hrs/week.
*Schedules change often and we recommend speaking with the office manager to have the most updated daily scheduling.
