PED 45033 - Pediatric Neurology

Cr Hrs: 3, 6
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks

This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 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

Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Chattanooga
Hospital: Erlanger Health System
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of PED-30000 and NEU-30000

Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: David Suhrbier - david.suhrbier@erlanger.org - Cell 850-698-3186
Spring - Instructor of Record: David Suhrbier - david.suhrbier@erlanger.org - Cell 850-698-3186
Course Coordinator: Debby Gignilliat -Debra.Gignilliat@erlanger.org - 423-778-6696

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.