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2018-2019 Academic Bulletin (Catalog) (Jan 2019 Ed) 
    
2018-2019 Academic Bulletin (Catalog) (Jan 2019 Ed) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PED3 4010/F - Pediatric Neurology


Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks

This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3.5 or 7 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This is a face to face clinical rotation in which the student will be exposed to children diagnosed with neurologic conditions to include seizures/epilepsy, headache, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, movement disorders, and sleep disorders. Students will see patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. Students will be exposed to diagnostic procedures to include EEG, Polysomnogram, Botox Injection therapy, Baclofen Pump therapy. Students will be instructed on performing a comprehensive neurologic examination. Students will be instructed on generating a differential diagnosis based on neurologic anatomic localization.

Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Chattanooga
Hospital: Erlanger Health System
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (PED1-3001/F or PED2-3001/F or PED3-3001/F) and (NEU1-3001/F or NEU2-3001/F or NEU3-3001/F)

Term offered: Spring/Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: David Suhrbier - david.suhrbier@erlanger.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: David Suhrbier - david.suhrbier@erlanger.org
Course Coordinator: 423-778-6217

Website: Erlanger.org
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: No
Time off for interviews: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation. No more than 4 working days a month.



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