A strong tradition within the department is to understand the functions of the nervous system, the diseases that affect it and the means to prevent, relieve and cure its disorders. This practice continues with the instruction of medical students in daily clinical experiences and regular didactic seminars. It extends to sponsorship of adult, child neurology and clinical neurophysiology residency training programs and provision of added fellowship training in neuromuscular disorders, epilepsy and stroke. Daily conferences cover many diverse interests and scientific developments.
Emphasis is placed on providing compassionate care in a scholarly and competent manner.
Seminars in continuing medical education for general physicians and neurologists also are regularly organized by the department, and many faculty participate in regional, national and international programs throughout the year. Research is regarded as an invigorating and proper exercise for this academic department. Scrutinizing investigations are the means to enhance the faculty members' knowledge of neurological mechanisms and explore the potential for treating neurological disorders. Accordingly, the department sponsors clinical trials in a host of subspecialty areas. Funded programs in the Department include the Souers Stroke Institute and the Thought Intuition Project directed by the Greater Midewest Epilepsy Treatment Center.