All neurology residents on the inpatient services attend morning report. Cases are presented, examined and discussed in detail with the attending neurologist. Dr. Griggs or a designated senior faculty member conducts Professor's Rounds each Tuesday. The most interesting inpatient is discussed at these rounds. All neurology residents on the inpatient services attend Attending and Professor's Rounds.
Rounds occur at the bedside and examination skills and diagnostic reasoning are stressed.
Critical Care Rounds These weekly rounds take place in the medical intensive care unit. The evaluation and treatment of patients with coma, cerebral herniation, status epilepticus, and weakness of acute onset are discussed. Bedside diagnosis is stressed. Visiting neuroscientists from this country and abroad regularly participate as guest speakers. This is a weekly luncheon held at noon on Fridays for informal discussion of topics concerning education, care of patients, investigation and other aspects of the training program.