Course Catalog
02-352 NEUROLOGY CLERKSHIP
Department
NEUROLOGY
Campus
Tuscaloosa
Course Type(s)
Clerkship
Facility
University Medical Center
Course Director
CATHERINE IKARD, MD
Enrollment Limit
3
Contact
ASHLEY GALBRAITH
Enrollment Minimum
1
Email
jagalbraith@ua.edu
Address
University Medical Center
850 Peter Bryce Blvd.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone
(205) 348-1287
Fax
(205) 348-5160
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
Completion of first two years of medical school.
Specific Clerkship Prerequisites:
Visiting Students
No LCME students accepted.
No osteopathic students accepted.
Course Description
This is the introduction to Clinical Neurology Clerkship required during the third year of medical school. It consists of an eight-week longitudinal experience shared with Psychiatry. Three half-days each week are dedicated to Neurology, along with additional time for lectures on Friday and call during weekends (one 'long' weekend per student). This includes exposure to inpatient Neurology at DCH Regional Medical Center and Bryce Hospital; and outpatient Neurology at University Medical Center and Neurology Consultants of Tuscaloosa. Problem-based learning sessions are held each Monday afternoon.
Where To Report
Coordinator will email students prior to course.
Requirements
See course description
Evaluation
Clinical Component - 70%. NBME Shelf Exam - 30%.
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