> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ismms-md-program.gitbook.io/medinfoapp/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ismms-md-program.gitbook.io/medinfoapp/ascend-phase-2-clerkships/neurology/clerkship-objectives.md).

# Clerkship Objectives

At the end of this clerkship, a student will be able to:  

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="366.79998779296875"></th><th width="342.79998779296875"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Clerkship Objective</strong>  </td><td><strong>MD Program Objective  .</strong> </td></tr><tr><td><p>Demonstrate knowledge of the clinical manifestations and pathophysiology of common neurologic conditions, including:</p><ul><li>Identification of neurologic signs</li><li>Neuroanatomic localization  </li><li>Identification of Neuropathophysiology clinical correlates  </li><li>Recognition of indications for neurologic diagnostic tests</li><li>Proposal of basic neurologic therapeutics</li><li>Interpret neuroimaging studies required for clinical decision-making</li></ul></td><td>8. Apply knowledge of the biomedical sciences to care for patients</td></tr><tr><td><p>Formulate a conceptually informed and clinically targeted differential diagnosis.</p><p></p><p>Interpret neuroimaging studies required for clinical decision-making.</p></td><td><p>2. Interpret laboratory data, imaging studies, and other tests required for the area of practice.  </p><p></p><p>3. Make informed decisions about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.</p><p></p><p>8. Apply knowledge of the biomedical sciences to care for patients</p></td></tr><tr><td>Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and respect in interactions with the clinical team.</td><td><p>15. Demonstrate ethical principles in the care of patients.</p><p></p><p>16. Exhibit the behaviors of honesty, integrity and respect in interactions with peers, staff, faculty and patients</p><p></p><p>20. Communicate effectively with colleagues within one’s profession or specialty, other health professionals, and health-related agencies.</p></td></tr><tr><td>Provide clear communication of clinical findings and clinical reasoning related to a neurologic assessment.</td><td><p>20. Communicate effectively with colleagues within one’s profession or specialty, other health professionals, and health-related agencies.</p><p> </p><p>21. Maintain comprehensive, timely medical records.</p></td></tr><tr><td>Conduct a complete and accurate neurologic examination.</td><td>1. Gather essential and accurate information  about patients and their conditions through history-taking, physical examination, and the use of laboratory data, imaging, and other tests.</td></tr><tr><td>Conduct a complete, focused history directed toward characterizing a neurological chief complaint.</td><td>1. Gather essential and accurate information  about patients and their conditions through history-taking, physical examination, and the use of laboratory data, imaging, and other tests.</td></tr><tr><td>Outline an appropriate management plan for common neurological disorders.</td><td><p>2. Interpret laboratory data, imaging studies, and other tests required for the area of practice.</p><p></p><p>3. Make informed decisions about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.</p><p></p><p>8. Apply knowledge of the biomedical sciences to care for patients</p></td></tr><tr><td>Demonstrate empathic, non-technical communication with neurological patients regarding clinical findings, workup and management options.</td><td>19. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers across a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds.</td></tr></tbody></table>