Course Catalog
02-351 NEUROLOGY CLERKSHIP
Department
NEUROLOGY
Campus
Huntsville
Course Type(s)
Clerkship
Facility
UAB Huntsville Regional Medical Campus
Course Director
ANJANEYULU ALAPATI, MD
Enrollment Limit
3
Contact
ILONA OVERMAN
Enrollment Minimum
2
Email
ilonaoverman@uabmc.edu
Address
301 Governors Dr SW
Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone
(256) 551-4600
Fax
(256) 551-4453
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 EXAM.
Specific Clerkship Prerequisites:
Visiting Students
No LCME students accepted.
No osteopathic students accepted.
Course Description
The Neurology clerkship is 4 weeks. Each student will work with an attending neurologist both in the office and hospital environment. Students will get a chance to see common neurological problems and will be exposed to neurological procedures such as EMG, NCV, lumbar punctures, EEG, etc. In addition, didactic lectures will be given on stroke, epilepsy, headaches, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, peripheral neuropathy and Alzheimer's.
Where To Report
You will be notified by the Clinical Coordinator.
Requirements
All students are expected to attend the Neuro conference on Wednesday at 8:00 a.m.
Evaluation
Clinical Component - 65%. NBME Shelf Exam - 35%.
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