This 450-bed hospital has been specifically designed for teaching and research and is in the process of expanding. The neurological service has an average monthly admission rate of 20-30 patients. About 60 consultations are seen each month. Attending rounds are held daily. Weekly chief's rounds are held with Dr. Ransom.
Residents attend one outpatient clinic in addition to continuity clinic per week.
In total, more than 5,000 outpatients are seen each year in neurology clinics. The patient population consists especially of complex diagnostic problems referred from outside physicians. There are full clinical and research facilities in electroencephalography, electromyography, neuroradiology and neurosurgery. A Parkinson's Information and Referral Center is staffed by a clinical nurse specialist. This is an active 413 bed county hospital providing acute care and serving a population of approximately 600,000.