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
Chinasa Nwankwo, MD, Elective Director
