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Elective Title: 45NR710 — NEUROLOGY

Description:

This elective will allow students to develop neurologic history taking skills and physical exam skills in an outpatient clinic setting while under supervision. The student will also learn to develop treatment plans for patients with neurologic disorders. Student will be able to observe various neurological testing including, EMG, EEG, and polysomnagraphy. During this elective there will be an opportunity to work with a broad range of adult patients with common neurologic disorders including Parkinson's disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and sleep disorders.

Elective Details:

Primary Contact for Add/Drops: Amy Han, PhD (amyhan@iu.edu)

Director: Ender (Andy) Akan, M.D.

Campus: Northwest-Gary

Location: IUSM-NW

Other Faculty:

Learning Objectives

  • 1) Perform a thorough neurological examination and form a differential diagnosis (PC2)
  • 2) Formulate a treatment/management plan for different neurological diseases (PC3)
  • 3) Interpret basic EMG, EEG, polysomnography (MK3)
  • 4) Develop and conduct a presentation about a common neurologic disorder (ICS3)

Assessment

  • Clinical Performance Evaluation; (Observation of Neurological History and Physical: 50% Clinical (formulating treatment/management plan): 25% Presentation of common neurological disorder: 25%)

Enrollment Information

Prerequisites: 4th year status

Availability with Max Students per Month:

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Duty Hours: 40-50

Time Distribution: 100% Clinical

Elective Type Category: CP - Clinical Practice

Notes and Enrollment Information:

Add/Drop Contact Person: Amy Han, PhD (amyhan@iu.edu) THIS ELECTIVE DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE INITIAL SENIOR MATCH Contact Amy Han, PhD  (amyhan@iu.edu or 219-201-8811) prior to enrollment.

Third Year Elective? No

Interprofessional Skills and Service Learning

Interprofessional Collaborative Skills: None

Service Learning Included: None