College of Medicine MD Curriculum

Neurological Surgery SAHEC

Title of Clerkship: Neurological Surgery

Elective Type: Third year elective

Department: Surgery

Type of Elective: Clinical 

Clerkship Site: Sandusky

Course Number: NEUS 761

Blocks available: All

Number of students per block: 1

Faculty: Dale Braun, M.D

Elective Description/Requirements:
In the Advanced Neurological Surgery elective, the student will be integrated into the Neurosurgery Service with appropriate responsibility for diagnosis and management of patients. The student will be assigned a specific Neuroscience topic for presentation.

Length of Clerkship: 4 weeks

Links to Core Competencies/Educational Course Objectives: At the end of the rotation the student will be able to:

1. Perform a screening neurologic exam. EPOs: PC-2, PC-3, MK-1 
2. Recognize signs and symptoms of common lumbar and cervical root syndromes. EPOs: PC-7, PC-8, PC-9, MK-4, MK-7
3. Evaluate the patient in coma and discuss the differentiated diagnosis of coma. EPOs: PC-7, PC-8, PC-9, MK-4, MK-7
4. Evaluate the patient with head or spinal cord injury. EPOs: PC-7, PC-8, PC-9, MK-4, MK-7
5. Appropriate use of imaging, endoscopic, and diagnostic modalities and recognition of abnormalities. EPOs: PC-7, PC-8, PC-9, MK-4, MK-7
6. Summarize the history and physical exam, differential diagnosis, interpretation of imaging studies and suggested. EPOs: PC-1, PC-2, PC-3, PC-4, MK-7
7. Review the journal literature pertinent to a selected area and evaluate selected reviews. EPOs: PC-10, PC-8, MK-3, MK-8
8. Write a complete and accurate daily progress note including interpretation of results of laboratory and radiographic/imaging studies. EPOs: IPC-1, IPC-2, PC-1, PC-3
9. Accurately present patient information concerning the patient’s condition, progress and results of laboratory and radiographic/imaging studies. EPOs: IPC-1, IPC-2, PC-1, PC-3
10. Write a complete and accurate daily progress note including interpretation of results of laboratory and radiographic/imaging studies. EPOs: IPC-1, IPC-2, IPC-4, IPC-7

Professionalism: UT/COM students will meet or exceed the institutional standards for professionalism as stated in
the current Core Competencies and the current Educational Course Objectives for the Sponsoring
Department.

Instructional Methods:

1. Interpretation of lab data
2. Diagnostic tests-use/interpretation
3. Small group instruction
4. Case studies
5. Teaching rounds 
6. Ambulatory care experience
7. Teaching Rounds
8. Residency program/department conferences

Evaluation methods Employed:

1. Clinical competency evaluations
2. Faculty/Resident observation
3. Professional assessments
4. Attendance
5. Case write up

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Yrs. 1 & 2, and a passing score on USMLE Step 1, successful completion of The Bridge Course

Sandusky AHEC Center Office Contact: Sophie Aldrich
Phone Number: 419-359-5877
Email: SAHEC@CHSOhio.com

Clerkship Director: Stephanie Pannell, M.D.

Clerkship Coordninator: Claudia Davis
Phone Number: 419.383.3580
Email: Claudia.davis@utoledo.edu

Special Requirements: Participation in night call is recommended because many cases come in after hours. A call schedule, in compliance with institutional policy #3364-81-04-004-00, “Assigned Education Hours for Medical Students During Clinical Clerkships” will be arranged per individual.