Neurology Clinical Elective - Toledo Hospital/ Neurosciences Center
Title of Clerkship: Neurology Clinical Elective
Elective Year(s): Fourth-Year Elective
Department: Neurology
Type of Elective: Clinical
Clerkship Site: The Toledo Hospital / Neurosciences Center
Course Number: NEUR 705
Blocks Available: All
Number of Students/Block: 2
Faculty: Vicki Ramsey-Williams, MD, PhD, Jennifer Amsdell, MD, and various Neurology faculty.
Elective Description/Requirements: This elective is designed primarily for fourth-year students who want additional experience in evaluation, diagnosis and management of neurological disorders. This elective is offered to students who have successfully completed three years of medical school as well as the required neurology clerkship. Responsibilities include evaluation and management of patients in the outpatient and inpatient settings.
Length of Clerkship: 2 weeks
Links to Core Competencies/Educational Course Objectives: At the end of this elective, the student will be able to:
- Develop clinical neurological skills including history taking and examination skills. (EPOs: PC-1, MK-1)
- Explain procedural skills such as performing a lumbar puncture. (EPOs: PC-5)
- Discuss the management principles of common neurological disorders. (EPOs: PC-7, PC-8)
- Discuss management principles of common neurological emergencies. (EPOs: PC-8)
- Discuss the role of various diagnostic tests in management of neurological disorders. (EPOs: PC-6,)
Professionalism: UT/COMLS students will meet or exceed the institutional standards for professionalism as stated in the current Educational Program Objectives and the current Educational Course Objectives for the Sponsoring Department.
Instructional Methods:
- Clinical teaching on rounds and ED.
- Clinical teaching in clinics.
Evaluation Methods:
- M4 Elective Evaluation
- Maintenance of Professionalism Standards
Prerequisites: Successful completion of required Neurology Clerkship and third year of medical school.
Clerkship Director: Vicki Ramsey-Williams MD, PhD, Clerkship Director
Jennifer Amsdell, M.D., Associate Clerkship Director
Clerkship Coordinator: Brandi Jones
Phone Number: 419-291-6590
Email: brandi.hendrickson@utoledo.edu
Special Requirements: None
ECC Approved
November 2024