> 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/legacy-clerkships/neurology/clerkship-objectives.md).

# Clerkship Objectives

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

| **Clerkship Objective**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | **MD Program Objective**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| <p>Apply a clinical neurologic knowledge base which includes principles of:  </p><ul><li>neurologic sign detection  </li><li>neuroanatomic localization  </li><li>neuropathophysiologic identification  </li><li>neurologic diagnostic test indication  </li><li>basic neurologic therapeutics  </li></ul><p> </p> | <ul><li>Organ Structure and function 1 (II.A.1)  </li><li>Characteristics and Mechanisms of Disease 2 (II.B.2)  </li><li>Characteristics and Mechanisms of Disease 4 (II.B.4)  </li><li>Characteristics and Mechanisms of Disease 5 (II.B.5)  </li><li>Healing and therapeutics 4 (II.C.4)  </li></ul> |
| <p>Establish rapport with neurologic patients  </p><p>  </p>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | <ul><li>Communication Skills 2 (I.F.2)  </li><li>Honesty and Integrity 2 (IV.C.2)  </li><li>Empathy 1  (IV.D.1)  </li><li>Respect 1 (IV.E.1)  </li></ul>                                                                                                                                               |
| Formulate a conceptually informed and clinically targeted differential diagnosis                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   | <ul><li>Clinical Reasoning 1 (I.D.1)  </li></ul>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| Perform a neurologic examination                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   | <ul><li>Physical Examination 1 (I.B.1)  </li></ul>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| Perform detailed neurologic history taking                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | <ul><li>History Taking 1 (I.A.1)  </li></ul>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| Develop an appropriate diagnostic and management plan for neurological patients, recognizing indications for, and utilization of, neurologic diagnostic investigations as well as urgent neurologic interventions                                                                                                  | <ul><li>Clinical Reasoning 1 (I.D.1)  </li><li>Clinical Reasoning 2 (I.D.2)  </li><li>Medical Decision Making 1 (I.E.1) </li><li>Characteristics and Mechanisms of Disease 5 (II.B.5) </li><li>Healing and Therapeutics 4 (II.C.4) </li></ul>                                                          |
| Provide clear communication of clinical findings and clinical reasoning related to a neurologic assessment                                                                                                                                                                                                         | <ul><li>Communication Skills 3 (I.F.3) </li><li>Communication Skills 5 (I.F.5) </li></ul>                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| Interact with peers, supervisors and other members of the healthcare team in a professional and respectful manner                                                                                                                                                                                                  | <ul><li>Communication Skills 3 (I.F.3)  </li><li>Ethical Principles of Medical Practice and Research 1 (II.F.1)  </li><li>Honesty and Integrity 1 (IV.C.1)  </li><li>Teamwork 1 (III.C.1)  </li></ul>                                                                                                  |