Clerkship Objectives

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

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