Neurology

The student will work directly with attending faculty, chief residents and junior residents as well as other medical students, rotators and support staff. A series of special didactic conferences on the most important topics in neurology are provided for the student during this elective. The student will also participate in departmental conferences and seminars. An assessment of the history taking, neurological examining skills and problem assessment is performed by an attending faculty member with each student. An evaluation of the student's performance is provided, using input from the attending faculty and the chief resident(s). At times, other customized electives may be designed with the program director in areas such as epilepsy, stroke, movement disorders, neuroimmunology, etc., as well as clinical neurophysiology and research methods. Students are able to request a choice, but assignments will be made to assure that there is a balanced distribution of the students on the required neuroscience clerkship and the student doing an elective, in order to allow an optimal learning experience for all students. Please see the following detailed description.

Length of Rotation: 4 weeks (maximum- 1 student)

Scheduling Restriction: N/A

Student's Class Level: 4th, 5th year

Prerequisite: Clinical Neuroscience Clerkship: This is a four week elective. Only one student is scheduled per four week block. The one student will select one of the following options: Clinical Neurology Ward Service, Clinical Neurology Consultation Service, or Neurology Ambulatory Care Service.

Learning Objectives:

1. History skills. Gather the important information that is needed for the Clinical Neurology and complete a history in the medical record for at least 2 to 3 patients per week.
2. Physical examination skills. Complete a pertinent physical examination for the evaluation of a neurological condition on at least 2-3 patients per week. The student should demonstrate the ability to perform this pertinent physical examination while being observed by at least one attending or resident.
3. Knowledge/diagnostic and treatment skills: Know about common neurological conditions.
4. Procedural skills. Perform a lumbar puncture on at least one patient. (Not mandatory)
5. Attitude: Demonstrate professional responsibility in working as a team member with other members of the Neurology Ward Service care team, patients and families.
6. Career/context: Know the training/career pathway for the neurology service.

Under appropriate supervision, students directly examine, diagnose, and manage patients on the neurology ward service at Yale New Haven Hospital and attend daily teaching rounds and conferences. Availability varies based on the number of students assigned to the required clerkship. The Connecticut Veterans Memorial Hospital, West Haven, CT is also available for this rotation.

Length of Rotation: 4 weeks (maximum- 1 student)

Scheduling Restriction: N/A

Student's Class Level: 4th, 5th year

Prerequisite: N/A

Accept Visiting Students: yes

1. History skills.  Gather the important information that is needed for the Neurology Ward Service and complete a history in the medical record for at least 2 to 3 patients per week.
2. Physical examination skills. Complete a pertinent physical examination for the evaluation of a neurological condition on at least 2-3 patients per week. The student should demonstrate the ability to perform this pertinent physical examination while being observed by at least one attending or resident.
3. Knowledge/diagnostic and treatment skills: Know about common neurological conditions.
4. Procedural skills. Perform a lumbar puncture on at least one patient. (Not mandatory)
5. Attitude:  Demonstrate professional responsibility in working as a team member with other members of the Neurology Ward Service care team, patients and families.
6. Career/context:  Know the training/career pathway for the neurology service.

Under the supervision of the Neurology Consult resident and attending, students will evaluate patients referred for neurologic consultation from other inpatient services at Yale- New Haven Hospital. Students will also participate in clinics and academic activities of the department. The Connecticut Veterans Memorial Hospital, West Haven, CT is also available for this rotation.

Length of Rotation: 4 weeks (maximum- 1 student)

Scheduling Restriction: N/A

Student's Class Level: 4th, 5th year

Prerequisite: N/A

Accept Visiting Students: yes

Learning Objectives:

1. History skills. Gather the important information that is needed for the Neurology Consultation Service and complete a history in the medical record for at least 2 to 3 patients per week.
2. Physical examination skills. Complete a pertinent neurological examination for the evaluation of a neurological event on at least 2-3 patients per week. The student should demonstrate the ability to perform this pertinent physical examination while being observed by at least one attending or resident.
3. Knowledge/diagnostic and treatment skills: Know about common neurological conditions.
4. Procedural skills. Perform a lumbar puncture on at least one patient. (Not mandatory)
5. Attitude: Demonstrate professional responsibility in working as a team member with other members of the Neurology Consultation Service care team, patients and families.
6. Career/context: Know the training/career pathway for the neurology service.

Students electing this rotation will be assigned to various clinics that include General Neurology, Neuroimmunology, Stroke, Movement Disorders, Epilepsy and private faculty offices. Associated Neurologists of Southern Connecticut, Fairfield, CT. is available for the rotation.

Length of Rotation: 4 weeks (maximum- 1 student)

Scheduling Restriction: N/A

Student's Class Level: 4th, 5th year

Prerequisite: N/A

Accept Visiting Students: yes

Learning Objectives:

1. History skills. Gather the important information that is needed for the neurology ambulatory care service and complete a history in the medical record for at least 2 to 3 patients per week.
2. Physical examination skills. Complete a pertinent physical examination for the evaluation of a neurological condition on at least 2-3 patients per week. The student should demonstrate the ability to perform this pertinent physical examination while being observed by at least one attending or resident.
3. Knowledge/diagnostic and treatment skills: Know about common neurological conditions.
4. Procedural skills. Perform a lumbar puncture on at least one patient. (Not mandatory)
5. Attitude: Demonstrate professional responsibility in working as a team member with other members of the neurology ambulatory care team, patients and families.
6. Career/context: Know the training/career pathway for the neurology service.