Neuro-Oncology (Clinical Elective)

4 units

The Phase III elective experience in adult neurology is designed to adapt to the individual goals and objectives of students. The elective takes place in one or two 2-week blocks that can occur among four possible venues as chosen by the student after discussion with the course director: 1. Adult Inpatient General Service 2. Adult Inpatient Stroke Service 3. Adult Inpatient Consult Service 4. Outpatient Clinics (with 8-10 clinics/week) The combination of services and experiences will be arranged directly between the student and the Course Director prior to beginning the rotation. Students rotating on the inpatient services will work closely with neurology residents to develop neurology-specific care plans for general neurology or stroke patients and will function above a clerkship level. No call or weekend duties will be expected on this rotation. On the general consult team, students will see patients in the ER and on other services who have neurologic issues or complications. In the outpatient clinics, students will rotate between a variety of subspecialty clinics and work with a variety of attendings in order to experience the breadth of outpatient neurology.