Attending Introduction
From your attending: I am a board certified neurologist with over 20 years of clinical experience. I have completed a fellowship in neuromuscular neurology and epilepsy. I have been teaching residents and medical students for over 20 years. I have a passion for teaching and explaining medicine. I believe in evidence based medicine and teach my patients and students based on the science and literature available. I am passionate about neurology and my patients’ care. I am also the medical director for a clinical research institute and participate in a lot of clinical research studies. I have a close relationship with the pharmaceutical industry and often collaborate with them on research and education.
In our office we perform EEG, EMG, VNG, skin puch biopsies, botox injections for chronic migraine, spasticity and dystonia. We perform nerve blocks, trigger point injections. Students work primarily with the attending. We see about 20-30 patients per day.
Rotation Description
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
LORs are on the official clinic letterhead. You may also ask the attending to include hospital affiliations on your LOR, and you can also mention them on your CV and Personal Statement.
Location & Schedule
*Exact address provided once signed up.
*Schedules change often and we recommend speaking with the office manager to have the most updated daily scheduling.
