Course Catalog
02-350 NEUROLOGY CLERKSHIP
Department
NEUROLOGY
Campus
Birmingham
Course Type(s)
Clerkship
Facility
UAB Medical Center
Course Director
MARISSA NATELSON LOVE, MD
Enrollment Limit
10
Contact
SHIRLEY GIBBS
Enrollment Minimum
4
Email
sgibbs@uabmc.edu
Address
Faculty Office Tower 1020
510 20th Street South
Birmingham, AL 352943410
Phone
(205) 975-0447
Fax
(205) 996-4150
Weeks
Normally Offered
See Offering Dates
1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16, 18-21, 22-25, 28-31, 32-35, 36-39, 40-43, 45-48, 49-52
Prerequisites
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE FIRST TWO YEARS OF MEDICAL SCHOOL AND USMLE STEP I.
Specific Clerkship Prerequisites:
Visiting Students
No LCME students accepted.
No osteopathic students accepted.
Course Description
This is the introduction to Clinical Neurology required during the third year of medical school. It is a 4 week course divided into 2 week "mini-blocks" on the General Neurology and Stroke Services. Students have inpatient care responsibilities at the University Hospital or VA Medical Center supervised by resident physicians and attendings. Students have outpatient clinic experiences at The Kirklin Clinic, VA Medical Center and Cooper Green Hospital. A series of didactic lectures and attendance at several departmental and resident conferences are required during the rotation. Students take 4 in-house call nights during the clerkship.
Where To Report
Sparks Center Conference Room 330 at 8:00 AM for Orientation on the first day. Contact Course Contact for more information, if needed.
Requirements
Must pass NBME subject exam in order to pass the course. Students are required to attend departmental lectures including those of the residents. Each student will take 4 in-house call nights.
Evaluation
Clinical Component - 70%. NBME Shelf Exam - 30%.
Notes
Associate Clerkship Director: William Meador, MD
