Title of Clerkship: Neurological Surgery

Elective Type: 4th year elective

Department: Surgery

Type of Elective: Clinical

Clerkship Site: Sandusky

Course Number: NEUS 707

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: 2 weeks

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

  1. Perform a screening neurologic exam. (EPOs: PC-1, MK-1)
  2. Discuss signs and symptoms of common lumbar and cervical root syndromes. (EPOs: PC-6, PC-7, PC-8, MK-4, MK-7)
  3. Apply principles to evaluate  the patient in coma and discuss the differentiated diagnosis of coma. (EPOs: PC-6, PC-7, PC-8, MK-4, MK-7)
  4. Apply principles to evaluate the patient with head or spinal cord injury. (EPOs: PC-6, PC-7, PC-8, MK-4, MK-7)
  5. Evaluate the patient with increased intracranial pressure and differentiate between symptoms related to brain tumors, intracranial hemorrhage and stroke. (EPOs: PC-6, PC-7, PC-8, MK-4, MK-7)
  6. Summarize and discuss the history and physical exam, differential diagnosis, interpretation of imaging studies and suggested. (EPOs: PC-1, MK-7)
  7. Discuss the journal literature pertinent to a selected area and evaluate selected reviews. (EPOs: PC-6, PC-7, MK-4, MK-6)
  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)
  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)

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:

  1. Interpretation of lab data
  2. Diagnostic tests-use/interpretation
  3. Small group discussion
  4. Case studies
  5. Ambulatory care experience
  6. Grand Rounds
  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 Surgery 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

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