ELECT ECNEU - Community Based Medicine Neurolgy

                    Student will work with physicians in practice in the community.

Objectives:
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: (The Student will)

1.  Independently evaluate some patients and discuss them with mentor.

2.   Be exposed to principles of office management and medical economics.

3.  Learn documentation requirements and exposure to effects of social, cultural, and societal problems.

Resources for Learning:
RESOURCES FOR LEARNING

    Texts:  Student will be provided with the necessary texts.

     Workshops:  Friday grand rounds and noon conferences

     Hands-on Experience:  Student will learn to rapidly assess extent of evaluation required for patient care.

PARTICIPATING FACULTY

Meghan Harris, MD

Willis Knighton-Pierremont

Medical Arts Building

1st Floor, Suite 120

Shreveport, LA 71105

Ph: 318-212-2720

     Computer-assisted instruction:  Assistance will be on as needed basis

     Directed readings:  Will be assigned by mentor

     Self-Directed learning:  understand the importance of developing life-long self directed learning skills     

Evaluation:
EVALUATION (GRADE WILL BE BASED ON)

Student will receive a passing grade if they demonstrate increasing proficiency in the above objectives. This will be evaluated by their mentor’s feedback throughout the month to further improve any deficiencies which may occur. They will be expected to demonstrate a professional demeanor and wear appropriate attire for the clinic.  Their attendance at conferences and clinics will be carefully monitored and all absences must be pre-approved. Punctuality will be mandatory for a passing grade.

Helpful Information
LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS:

These will include conferences, lectures, the ward service and the clinic.

Offered: ALL

Pass/Fail