MEL 9999N: Independent Study in Neurology

Periods	Pre-requisite	Sites & Slots	Hours	Weeks
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11	Year 4 status	No limit@USFMS or LVHN	FT, variable	2,4

Faculty

This elective course will benefit the student who wants to develop a knowledge and skills base in addition to that provided by BCC 7154. The student will select an area(s) of neurology sub-specialty. Selected reading, patient contact, and clinical investigation will occur under the direct supervision of a faculty mentor. The areas available are: multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's Disease, neuro-muscular disease, neuro-oncology, and neurotoxicology. In most cases student involvement in therapeutic drug trials is possible.