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Neurology Elective Course Description

Course Name:	Ambulatory Neurology
Course Number:	NU-436
Elective Type:	B1
Coordinator(s):	Jennifer Moodie, MD Contact: Lois Holmes 508-334-8173
Department:	Neurology
Sites Available:	UMMHC-University Campus
Months Offered:	EE1, other blocks available with permission from coordinator
Number of Students / Month:	TBA
Prerequisites:	Documented Successful Completion of Clerkship in Neurology
Enrollment Process:	Approval from coordinator required; email approval to electives@umassmed.edu to schedule
Elective Description: Brief Summary of Expected Activities: obtain patient histories and perform physical exam; in addition, formulate differential diagnosis and develop care plan, using review of literature as appropriate attend regular didactic sessions present both patients and assigned topics to team/attending attend work rounds regularly perform procedures (i.e. lumbar puncture) under direct supervision
Note: Offered to: Umass Students and US / International Visiting Students
Location: University Campus, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655
Website: Department of Neurology http://www.umassmed.edu/neurology/