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Pediatric Neurology Elective

We offer a 4-week pediatric subspecialty elective in neurology to 4th year medical students.

Objectives

Gain exposure to different types of pediatric neurological problems
Improve skills in the important details of history taking
Improve skills in neurological examinations

Description

Perform assessments of inpatients, both consults and those on our services, with attending physician
Perform assessments of outpatients, new and returning, with attending physician
Research and obtain articles on certain interesting inpatient or outpatient cases that you see during your rotation
Typical daily schedule includes inpatient rounds and outpatient visits
Attendance at the following:
- Neuro-radiology conference for faculty and residents on rotation at 8:30 a.m., twice per month
- Neuro-pathology conference for faculty and residents on rotation at 8:30 a.m., twice per month
- Epilepsy surgery conference - varied
- Child neurology clinical conference, every Thursday, with an opportunity to participate
- Resident neurodevelopmental conference, Thursday at 12:30 p.m., once per month
Night call/special requirements: None

Nwankwo, Chinasa MD

Chinasa Nwankwo, MD, Elective Director

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Apply for Subspecialty Elective or Sub-Internship

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