Neurological Surgery Acting Internship
Title of Clerkship: Neurological Surgery Acting Internship
Elective Type: Acting Internship, Neurological Surgery
Department: Surgery
Type of Elective: Clinical
Clerkship Site: University of Toledo Medical Center
Course Number: NEUS 702
Blocks available: All
Number of students per block: 1
Faculty: Jason Schroeder, M.D. and Alastair Hoyt, M.D.
Elective Description/Requirements:
In the Advanced Neurological Surgery elective the student will be integrated into
the Neurosurgery Service as a sub-intern, with appropriate responsibility for diagnosis
and management of patients. The student will be assigned a specific Neuroscience topic
for presentation. Students required to perform at least 3 full H&P’s and 3 discharge
summaries.
Length of Clerkship: 4 weeks
Educational Course Objectives and Links to EPOs:
- Independently perform a focused history and comprehensive neuro exam. (EPOs: PC-1, PC-2, PC-3, PC-4)
- Assess and describe signs and symptoms of common lumbar and cervical root syndromes. (EPOs: MK1, MK4, MK6, MK7, PC6, PC7)
- Evaluate the patient in coma and discuss the differentiated diagnosis of coma. (EPOs: MK1, MK4, PC1, PC-6, PBL-2)
- Evaluate the patient with head or spinal cord injury. (EPOs: MK1, MK4, PC1, PC-6, PBL-2)
- Evaluate the patient with increased intracranial pressure and differentiate between symptoms related to brain tumors, intracranial hemorrhage and stroke. (EPOs: MK1, MK4, PC1, PC-6, PBL-2)
- Synthesize the history, diagnostic, and clinical information to formulate a differential diagnosis and suggested treatment plan of patients with common neurological syndromes. (EPOs: IPC-1, IPC-2, PC-1, PC-3)
- Evaluate and review the journal literature pertinent to a selected area reviews. (EPOs: PBL-2, SBP-4, MK-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, PC-3, PC-4, PC7)
- Accurately present patient information concerning the patient’s condition, progress and results of laboratory and imaging studies. (EPOs: IPC-1, IPC-2, PC-1, PC-3)
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 discussions
- Case studies
- Ambulatory care experience
- Grand rounds
- Teaching rounds
- Residency program/departmental conferences
Evaluation methods Employed:
- Clinical competency evaluations
- Faculty/Resident observation
- Professional assessments
- Attendance
- Case write up
Prerequisites: Successful completion of required Surgery clerkship.
Clerkship Director: Stephanie Pannell, M.D.
Clerkship Coordinator: 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 may be arranged per individual faculty member.
Approved by ECC
June 2023