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Structure and function of the nervous system, including neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and systems neurobiology. Topics include the properties of neurons and the mechanisms and organization underlying higher functions. Framework for general work in neurology, neuropathology, clinical medicine, and for more advanced work in neurobiology. Lecture and lab components must be taken together.

Standing at the intersection of many fields of medicine, including neurology, internal medicine, cerebrovascualr surgery, diagnostic and interventional radiology, and emergency medicine, stroke is a critical topic for all practitioners of medicine and is the third leading cause of death and disability, This seminar draws upon Stanford's leaders in stroke research to present and discuss the causes, presentation, treatment, and imaging characteristics of the disease.

Dementia, epilepsy, Parkinson¿s disease, stroke, brain tumors, MS, traumatic brain injury, headaches, and many other neurologic diseases inflict a tremendous toll on the individual and society. In this course, using material adapted from what is taught second-year medical students at the Stanford School of Medicine, we will explore different neurologic ailments to provide a window into the mysteries of brain function (and dysfunction). All that is needed is a solid background in high school biology, and the burning desire to dive deep into the complex and fascinating world of clinical neuroscience. Students will be provided the background neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neuropathology that is necessary to understand the underpinnings, presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of some of the most common diseases that affect the central nervous system. Lectures are taught by clinical faculty from the Department of Neurology & Neurological Sciences and will use real cases, neuroimaging, and videos in an interactive and stimulating setting. Students will learn about the cutting-edge technologies used in 2020 in Neurology and Neurosurgery to manage patients with these illnesses. Get ready for an exciting and dynamic sneak peek into medical school and the mysteries of the human brain!

VISITING: Closed to visitors. TYPE OF CLERKSHIP: Required. DESCRIPTION: The Neurology Core Clerkship is designed to train students in the systematic, logical approach to clinical neurology via the comprehension and application of the neurologic history and physical exam in the evaluation and management of neurological diseases. Responsibilities differ among the clerkship sites, however a common core of teaching and exposure to a variety of neurologic patients encounters and experiences will be presented to all students. Complete evaluation of neurologic patients through competent performance and interpretation of the neurologic history and examination and command of the practical knowledge of clinical conditions affecting the nervous system is anticipated by the end of the clerkship. Students are assigned to the following locations for training: Stanford Hospital Neurology Inpatient Wards; Stanford Neurology Adult Outpatient Clinics; Stanford Hospital Neurology Intensive Care Unit; Stanford Neurosurgery service; Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Child Neurology Inpatient Consultation service; Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC) Neurology Inpatient Consultation and Outpatient Clinic services; the Palo Alto Veterans Administration (PAVA) Inpatient Consultation and Outpatient Clinic services. Selection of a 2 week experience at the Stanford Hospital Neurology Inpatient Ward, Stanford Hospital Neurology Intensive Care Unit, Stanford Neurosurgery, or Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Child Neurology Consultation service sites will be automatically paired with a 2 week experience in the Stanford Neurology Adult Outpatient Clinics to ensures clinical exposure to both inpatient and outpatient neurology at every clerkship site and all these venues satisfy the core graduation requirement for the Required Neurology Clerkship. Regardless of site location, students are expected to attend the core didactics of the clerkship in person at Stanford School of Medicine main campus (or virtually during the COVID19 pandemic) that take place once weekly on Wednesdays and end at 6:00PM, as well as a mandatory in-person, full-day orientation on the first day of the period. Passing of the NBME Subject Exam in Neurology is a required component of the clerkship and materials for study are provided to each student in support of this effort. PREREQUISITES: None. For students requesting placement on neurosurgery service, preference is given to students who have completed the core surgical clerkship. However, student must have completed formal OR SCRUB TRAINING. Advanced students with clerkship experience are preferred for the neurocritical care (ICU) site placement. PERIODS AVAILABLE: 1-12, full-time for 4 weeks, 4-9 students per period. CLERKSHIP DIRECTOR: Kenneth Leung, M.D., leungk25@stanford.edu and Brian J. Scott, M.D., bjscott@stanford.edu. CLERKSHIP COORDINATOR: Brittany Rodriguez, MPH, bayleen@stanford.edu. REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS: Where: TBA; Time: TBA. CALL CODE: 1. OTHER FACULTY: Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neuro Pediatrics staff. LOCATION: SUMC, PAVAMC, SCVMC, LPCH.

VISITING: Open to visitors and SCORE applicants. TYPE OF CLERKSHIP: Selective 2. DESCRIPTION: This clerkship provides an opportunity for students in the clinical years to have an advanced clinical experience in Adult Neurology. The student will be expected to perform at a "subinternship" level on the Stanford Inpatient Consultation, Stroke, and/or ICU service, where students will be often evaluating undifferentiated patients with neurologic symptoms and will have increased independence as a student member of the team. In rare circumstances, we may ask applicants to consider an outpatient clinical or inpatient specialty experience as space allows. In addition to this advanced clinical and professional role, the student will have an opportunity to be a near-peer mentor and educator for the neurology clerkship students if they chose. This elective is often selected by those students interested in pursuing future residency training and career in neurology or the neurosciences. This is a 4-week rotation in which the schedule strictly conforms to Stanford School of Medicine period dates. This clerkship requires completion of the Required Neurology Clerkship at Stanford ( NENS301A) or an equivalent neurology clerkship from an outside institution. Visiting students wishing to apply for a position in this clerkship experience must receive prior approval from Clerkship Director before submitting an application by sending a curriculum vitae and statement of purpose for review. Students should also indicate which period(s) they are available to rotate and any flexibility they may have. Students must adhere to the predefined Stanford School of Medicine period dates without exception. PREREQUISITES: A prior Neurology clerkship and advance approval by the Clerkship Director. PERIODS AVAILABLE: 1-12 as space allows, full-time for 4 weeks, 4 students per period. CLERKSHIP DIRECTOR: Kenneth Leung, M.D., leungk25@stanford.edu and Brian J. Scott, M.D., bjscott@stanford.edu. CLERKSHIP COORDINATOR: Brittany Rodriguez, MPH, bayleen@stanford.edu. REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS: Where: TBA; Time: TBA. CALL CODE: 1 - No call, but rounds on weekends. OTHER FACULTY: Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neuro Pediatrics staff. LOCATION: SUMC.

Comprehensive clinical experience where pre-clinical medical students follow pregnant women receiving care at Stanford hospitals to attend prenatal visits, delivery, and postnatal visits. Continuity clinic format, combined with didactic lessons and discussion seminars. Students are exposed to clinical activities in a meaningful context, bolstering classroom studies in anatomy, physiology, embryology and human development, and emphasizing social, economic, and personal issues related to medicine. This program spans one quarter, covering topics related to pregnancy, labor and delivery and newborn care. Students are expected to be engaged in the clinical experiences throughout the quarter and attend the weekly 2-hour seminar. Prerequisite: pre-clinical medical student or physician assistant student. Course directors: Janelle Aby, MD and Charlotte Conturie, MD. TAs: Zainub Dhanani (zdhanani@stanford.edu) and Omair Khan, (okhan@stanford.edu).

VISITING: Closed to visitors. TYPE OF CLERKSHIP: Required. DESCRIPTION: Provides the student with skills and knowledge needed to provide comprehensive OBGYN for patients across the lifetime age-spectrum, including preventative care, gynecologic care, and perinatal care from preconception counseling through pregnancy, labor & delivery, and the postpartum period. The clerkship is a full-time, 6-week rotation at one of 3 clinical sites: Stanford University Medical Center, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, and Kaiser Santa Clara. Emphasis is placed on history and physical examination skills pertinent to preventative care and OBGYN specialty care. The student will learn about the evaluation and management of pregnancy, antepartum and intrapartum conditions, participate in deliveries, and participate in ambulatory gynecologic care and gynecologic surgical procedures through the outpatient clinics and inpatient settings including Labor and Delivery and the operating room. The student participates in academic functions of the department including conferences, grand rounds, lectures, and weekly case studies. The first day of the clerkship is a full day orientation which includes the syllabus review, core didactics and a hands-on simulation of OB and Surgical skills. Student participation is mandatory for the first day orientation, second day orientation at sites and skills simulation lab, weekly case-based didactic sessions, and the NBME shelf exam. The NBME shelf exam is held on the last day of the clerkship; to allow for special accommodations, the student may be allowed to take the NBME shelf exam after the clerkship ends on a case by case basis after discussion with the Clerkship Director. No drops allowed. PREREQUISITES: None. PERIODS AVAILABLE: 1-12, full-time for 6 weeks, 14 students per period. CLERKSHIP DIRECTOR: Rachel Chan Seay, M.D., Assistant Director Erica Cahill, M.D. CLERKSHIP COORDINATOR: Yedda Prophet, yprophe1@stanford.edu. REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS: Where: Center of Academic Medicine, 453 Quarry Road, students will receive detailed information by e-mail; Time: 8:00 am. CALL CODE: 2 (Students at all 3 rotation sites complete 1 week of Night Float on Labor & Delivery (Obstetrics) and 1 weekend day call.) OTHER FACULTY: Staff. LOCATION: SUMC/LPCH, SCVMC, KPMC.

VISITING: Open to visitors. TYPE OF CLERKSHIP: Selective 2. DESCRIPTION: Provides a focused experience in the care of ambulatory and hospitalized high-risk obstetric patients at Stanford University Medical Center. The student serves as a sub-intern with responsibility for ongoing care of assigned patients with problem pregnancies, under the supervision of the faculty of the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Note: Visiting students must obtain approval from the OBGYN department prior to applying for the clerkship. Interested students will be asked to submit their CV, USMLE report(s), current transcript and a letter of recommendation from their Ob/Gyn Clerkship Director attesting to clinical abilities (i.e., proficient H&Ps and exam skills) through the pre-approval web form. For more information, please email the OBGYN Visiting Student Office at OBGYN-visiting-clerkship@stanford.edu. PREREQUISITES: OBGYN 300A. PERIODS AVAILABLE: 1-12, full-time for 2 weeks or 4 weeks, 1 student per period. CLERKSHIP DIRECTOR: Y. Katherine Bianco, M.D. CLERKSHIP COORDINATOR: Shirelle Reese, shirelle@stanford.edu. REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS: Where: L & D Conference Room, LPCH, 725 Welch Road, Palo Alto, CA; (MFM faculty member on rounds); Time: 7:00 am. CALL CODE: 2 (1-2 weekend rounding). OTHER FACULTY: Staff. LOCATION: SUMC.