Neurology Clerkship goals

To learn the principles and skills underlying the recognition and management of neurologic diseases that a general practitioner is most likely to encounter in practice, with special emphasis on the neurologic emergencies.

Objectives:

• Demonstrate competence in presenting and documenting a neurologic history and physical examination.
• Demonstrate competence in conducting a complete neurological examination.
• Recognize neurological symptoms and localize lesions.
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of neurosciences to the understanding of the mechanisms of neurological disease and their treatment.
• Generate neurological differential diagnoses.
• Develop experience in funduscopic examinations.
• Recognize neurological emergencies and the need for immediate patient management.
• Exhibit independent and self-directed learning.
• Display professionalism by adhering to dress code, being punctual, and contributing to an atmosphere conducive to learning.

The full list of graduation objectives may be viewed through the Student Handbook.