Fourth-year medical students spend a four-week elective in the Tampa General Hospital and/or the James A. Haley Veteran Affairs Hospital. The elective is under the supervision of a Neurology attending. Students become an integral part of a team that cares of patients with various neurological diseases. There are opportunities for participating in research projects.
Pre-requisite
None
Objectives
Master skills in obtaining neurological history and examination
Actively participate in discussing differential diagnosis
Learn to create a comprehensive management plan
Become familiar with Neurology beyond the core requirements
Gain more independence in dealing with neurological patients
Develop readiness for transition into residency
Learn to perform lumbar punctures
Learn basics of EEG and EMG/NCS
Learning Outcomes
Students will see the patients at the James A Haley VA Hospital and Tampa General Hospital. Upon completion of this elective, students should understand the principles of diagnosis and management of general neurological disorders.
Evaluation
Students will be evaluated by the course director at the end of the course, based largely on clinical evaluations completed by all residents and faculty who work with them.