Neurology

Components of Training

Core Training

• Two years should be spent in the practice of paediatric neurology involving direct patient both inpatient and outpatient care, under the supervision of a Paediatric Neurologist. At the end of the two years you should have the following skills:
  
  • ability to independently assess, investigate and, if necessary, undertake long term management of paediatric patients with a wide variety of acute and chronic neurological problems
    
  • expertise in independent paediatric EEG interpretation
    
  • knowledge of the technical aspects of and indications for neurophysiological studies such as nerve conduction and EMG as well as evoked responses. This does not necessarily mean that every child neurologist would be expected to perform and interpret these studies independently
    
  • a working knowledge of neuroradiology and neuropathology.
    

It is envisaged that in the day to day care of patients during the two years of core training that these skills will be acquired as you take part in all aspects of patient care. A log book may be kept to record the number of EEGs, NCVs, EMGs etc performed. This should not be mandatory but should be left to the discretion of you supervisor.

• It is recommended that a minimum of six months should be spent in clinical adult neurology. Twelve months would be considered ideal. The second six months may be usefully employed learning neurophysiological techniques.
  
• If there is an optional six months, you may elect to gain additional experience in more specific areas of paediatric neurology such as neuromuscular disease, child development, neonatal neurology etc. There may also be a preference for basic research or more in depth knowledge of neuropathology or neurophysiology. Programs individually elected should be approved by your supervisor and the Specialist Advisory Committee.

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Elective Training
This need not be directly related to clinical neurology but should be related to the neurosciences.

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Assessment

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