Neurology Clerkship
Welcome to the Third Year Neurology Clerkship Website!
This website provides you with vital information about the clerkship, including:
- Orientation Presentation and Materials
- Clerkship Aims, Objectives, and Expectations
- Conference Aims, Objectives, Preparation, PowerPoint Presentations
- Educational Tools
- Patient Logs
- Policies on Call, Duty Hours, Absences
- Feedback and Evaluation Policy
Core Clerkship Objectives:
Clinical Experiences, Didactics, Workshops, and Feedback will be provided to master the knowledge, skills, and professional development listed below.
- Obtain a detailed and comprehensive medical history, perform a complete and accurate neurological exam, and thoroughly document the history and thought process.
- Learn about neurologic disease from both a broad and patient-centric perspective. Use the medical literature for diagnosis and management.
- Synthesize medical data for localization, a prioritized differential, and plan for evaluation and treatment.
- Present patients concisely and knowledgably on rounds, and participate in discussion on diagnosis and disease management.
- Work cohesively to become a valued member of a large healthcare team.
- Communicate compassionately with your patient and their family to establish trust and coordinate their care.
- Convey dedication, initiative, respect, a positive attitude, a thirst for knowledge, personal development, and self-improvement.
For all questions regarding the third year required Neurology Clerkship contact:
Robert T. Naismith, MD
Neurology Clerkship Director
Tel: (314) 362-3998
E-mail: naismithr@neuro.wustl.edu
Chrissy McIntosh
Education/Clerkship Coordinator
Tel: (314) 362-3998
E-mail: mcintoshc@neuro.wustl.edu