IU School of Medicine Student Portal

Elective Title: 93NR720 — ADULT CLINICAL NEUROLOGY

Description:

Each student will be assigned for time on the inpatient consult service as well as outpatient Neurology clinics.


Elective Details:

Primary Contact for Add/Drops: Loretta VanEvery (Loretta.VanEvery@va.gov)

Director: Loretta VanEvery , M.D.

Campus: Indianapolis

Location: Roudebush VA Medical Center; Pike Township YMCA neurology clinic (Indianapolis)


Learning Objectives

  • 1) Perform and interpret the neurologic exam to make a reasonably correct clinical diagnosis (PC2)
  • 2) Apply principles of laboratory and neuroimaging workup to aid in differentiation of diagnostic problems (PC3)
  • 3) Operate according to principles of treatment, management and rehabilitation of patients with neurologic diseases and deficits (MK4)

Assessment

  • Clinical Performance Evaluation Form; (Clinical Observation)

Enrollment Information

Prerequisites: 3rd or 4th year status; Neurology clerkship must be completed

Availability with Max Students per Month:

AprMayJuneJulyAugSeptOctNovDecJanFebMar
111111111111

Duty Hours: 40

Time Distribution: 90% Clinical; 10% Lecture/Seminar

Elective Type Category: CP - Clinical Practice

Notes and Enrollment Information:

Add/Drop Contact Person: Loretta VanEvery (Loretta.VanEvery@va.gov) If enrolling in this elective less than 60 days prior to the start date, please contact the course coordinator, Tami Hall(hall47@iupui.edu; 317-963-7424). Please note: VA credentialing is required. Credentialing is a complex and time-sensitive process.

Third Year Elective? Yes


Interprofessional Skills and Service Learning

Interprofessional Collaborative Skills: Yes

Skills Description: There will be exposure to an interprofessional team in the multidisciplinary ALS clinic

Service Learning Included: None