Neurological Surgery - Sandusky AHEC- (4 Week)
Title of Clerkship: Neurological Surgery
Elective Type: 4th year elective
Department: Surgery
Type of Elective: Clinical
Clerkship Site: Sandusky
Course Number: NEUS 708
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 EPOs Educational Course Objectives: At the end of the rotation the student will be able to:
- Perform a screening neurologic exam. (EPOs: MK-1, PC-1)
- Discuss signs and symptoms of common lumbar and cervical root syndromes. (EPOs: MK-4, MK-7, PC-6, PC-7, PC-8)
- Apply principles to evaluate the patient in coma and discuss the differentiated diagnosis of coma. (EPOs: MK-4, MK-7, PC-6, PC-7, PC-8)
- Apply principles to evaluate the patient with head or spinal cord injury. (EPOs: MK-4, MK-7, PC-6, PC-7, PC-8)
- Evaluate the patient with increased intracranial pressure and differentiate between symptoms related to brain tumors, intracranial hemorrhage and stroke. (EPOs: MK-4, MK-7, PC-6, PC-7, PC-8)
- Summarize the history and physical exam, differential diagnosis, interpretation of imaging studies and suggested. (EPOs: MK-7, PC-1)
- Discuss the journal literature pertinent to a selected area and evaluate selected reviews. (EPOs: MK-4, MK-6, PC-6, PC-7)
- 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)
- 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)
Professionalism: UT/COMLS 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:
- Interpretation of lab data
- Diagnostic tests-use/interpretation
- Small group discussion
- Case studies
- Ambulatory care experience
- Grand Rounds
- Teaching Rounds
- Residency program/department conferences
Evaluation methods employed:
- Clinical competency evaluations
- Faculty/Resident observation
- Professional assessments
- Attendance
- Case write up
Prerequisites: Successful completion of required Surgery and Neurology clerkship.
Sandusky AHEC Center Office Contact: Sophie Aldrich
Office Contact: Executive Director
Phone Number: 419-359-5877
Email: SAHEC@CHSOhio.com
Clerkship Director: Stephanie Pannell, M.D.
Clerkship Coordinator: Aubreigh Miller
Phone Number: 419.383.6939
Email: aubreigh.miller@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.
ECC Approved
September 2023