PED 45031 - Pediatric Neurology-LEB

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 is designed to provide the student with a broad neurological experience in an inpatient and an outpatient rotation through the Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. The student will evaluate patients on the neurology service as well as those on other services requesting a neurology consultation. Clinical history, neurological examination, neurodiagnostic studies (EEG, CT Scan, MRI, EMG, Nerve Conduction) and management will be stressed. Outpatients will be seen in the Neurology Clinic and the Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinic. The student will be required to attend Grand Rounds in Pediatrics, Neurology and Pediatric Neuroscience Conference rounds each week.

Grade Mode: Standard

Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of PED-30000

Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Amy McGregor - amcgrego@uthsc.edu
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Kristen Bettin - kbettin@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Amy McGregor - amcgrego@uthsc.edu
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Kristen Bettin - kbettin@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Denise Norman - denise.norman@lebonheur.org. - 901-287-5208

Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
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-For 4 week rotations only, students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.