Neurology Advanced Clinical Rotation (ACR)

4 units

The Neurology Advanced Clinical Rotation (ACR) offers graduated, supervised patient care responsibility in adult or pediatric neurology, where students are expected to act and perform at the intern level. Students typically spend the rotation on one of three services: Inpatient General Adult Neurology at Barnes-Jewish Hospital Adult Stroke Neurology at Barnes-Jewish Hospital or Inpatient General Pediatric Neurology at St. Louis Children's Hospital (Split rotations are considered on a case-by-case basis by the ACR Director) Under the supervision of senior residents and attending physicians, students gain increased autonomy evaluating and treating acute and chronic neurological disorders. Key responsibilities include performing complete histories and neurological examinations, independently establishing differential diagnoses and care plans, and, when possible, writing orders, admission notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries. Students manage a tailored patient load determined by case complexity and their individual clinical skills to ensure adequate experience. Additionally, ACR students are required to attend departmental rounds and clinical conferences to further advance their neurological knowledge.