Neurological Surgery Learning Objectives

ACADEMIC YEAR Spring 2024 to Winter 2025
  1. Obtain an appropriate medical history for a patient with a neurological concern
  2. Perform an appropriate neurological exam for a patient with a neurosurgical concern
  3. Construct a differential diagnosis and supports the most likely diagnosis for a range of common and/or emergent neurological conditions
  4. Manage a broad range of neurosurgical diseases by selecting diagnostic tests and treatment, including identifying indications for surgery
  5. Present organized and accurate oral case presentations
  6. Identify principles of effective communication
  7. Identify critical principles in the delivery of serious new to patients or family members
  8. Teach your colleagues about a relevant topic
  9. Distinguish acute from chronic pain, give examples for each, and explain why this distinction is important for management