NEU 45040 - 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 elective will provide students with an opportunity to gain experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with neurological problems. Students will participate in the care of inpatients, including the consultation service, and ambulatory patients in the private office and clinic setting. Exposure to EMG and other neuro-diagnostic procedures will be available. Monthly conferences are held.

Grade Mode: Standard

Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of NEU-30000

Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Steven P Rider - srider@utmck.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Steven P Rider - srider@utmck.edu
Course Coordinator: Lolita Davis - lodavis@utmck.edu - 865-305-5561

Prior Authorization: Yes-Advanced registration - Students must call Knoxville Student Affairs as least 3 month prior to registering
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