Pediatric Neurology

4 credits · School of Medicine

Students will partake in the evaluation and management of both hospitalized and ambulatory pediatric patients with neurological disorders. Emphasis is placed on the neurodevelopmental history, neurological examination, the use of laboratory tests and radiological tools and pharmacotherapy in the diagnosis and management of childhood neurological disorders. Administrative contacts: Kristin Johnson (kristin.johnson@dm.duke.edu) at 681-4658. Students should report to the PEDS Neuro office in the CHC room T0913. Please meet promptly at 8:00 a.m. Pre-requisite: students must contact Dr. Shital Patel (shital.h.patel@duke.edu) prior to enrollment. Credit: 4. Enrollment: max 2. Shital Patel, MD