Course Catalog
90-801 NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY
Department
SURGERY
Campus
Huntsville
Course Type(s)
Elective, Surgery AI-Inpatient
Facility
UAB Huntsville Regional Medical Campus
Course Director
RONY NAJJAR, MD
Enrollment Limit
1
Contact
LANITA CARTER, PhD
Enrollment Minimum
1
Email
lanitacarter@uabmc.edu
Address
UAB Huntsville Regional Medical Campus
301 Governors Dr SW, Suite 313A
Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone
(256) 551-4432
Fax
(256) 551-4451
Weeks
Normally Offered
See Offering Dates
1-2, 1-4, 3-4, 5-6, 5-8, 7-8, 9-10, 9-12, 11-12, 13-14, 13-16, 15-16, 18-19, 18-21, 20-21, 22-23, 22-25, 24-25, 28-29, 28-31, 30-31, 32-33, 32-35, 34-35, 36-37, 36-39, 38-39, 40-41, 40-43, 42-43, 45-46, 45-48, 47-48, 49-50, 49-52, 51-52
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Surgery and Neurology Clerkships.
Specific Clerkship Prerequisites: Neurology, Surgery
Visiting Students
No LCME students accepted.
No osteopathic students accepted.
Course Description
The goals of this course are to (1) familiarize the student with the neurological history and physical examination, radiological, and appropriate laboratory evaluation in the management of neuro-surgical patients, and (2) expose the student to neurological surgery and preoperative and postoperative care. The student will observe, assist in, and perform histories and examinations on patients in the surgeon's office and in the hospital. The student will participate in surgery, and will make daily rounds with the surgeon.
Where To Report
Information will be sent to the student in advance.
Requirements
The student may take variable call.
Evaluation
The evaluation will be based upon the attending physician's observations of the student's performance, thought process and interest level. Students will be judged on knowledge, attitude, ability, level of documentation, communication skills, level of progression, attendance, and timeliness
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