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Neurology - Medical Student Elective (2 or 4 weeks)
Objectives
The elective is organized to provide a comprehensive overview of the practice and application of neurology and neurological procedures. The role of neurologic subspecialties in diagnosis and treatment in both outpatient and inpatient settings for complex neurological disorders is emphasized. Students are allowed to pursue specific interests based on their prior experience.
Course Outline
During the elective, students rotate through outpatient and inpatient areas of the department, observing and participating in patient evaluation including history taking, examination, building differential diagnosis and plan for management. Students will observe neurology consultants during the procedures including lumbar puncture, Botox, nerve blocks, nerve conduction/EMG. In addition, students are expected to attend daily departmental and institutional teaching conferences. Rotating students will be asked to give a case base presentation on a topic of interest near the end of the block. The rotation includes experience in multiple subspecialties of Neurology including general Neurology, movement disorder, stroke, neuromuscular medicine, epilepsy, demyelinating disorders, Neuro-Oncology.
Please log in to the Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO) for full details and application process and to view our elective catalog. Electives are approved with a maximum of one 4-week elective rotations and are based on academic merit and availability. Because the selection process is highly competitive, we ask that students please allow a minimum of 8 weeks for proper approval.
Please Note
Because of our increasing number of affiliate partnerships and the high demand for educational rotations at Ochsner, opportunities for visiting students from nonaffiliated schools may be limited.
Visiting students are responsible for locating and securing their own transportation, housing, and meals during the elective rotation(s).
We recommend that final housing and travel arrangements are deferred until enrollment has been confirmed in the event that we are unable to accommodate a specific course request.
All information requests must come through the UGME Office of Student Services.
- OIG/GSA Verification
- Personal health insurance documentation
- Immunization titers (MMR, Varicella)
- Proof of completed hepatitis B vaccine series
- Proof of annual TB skin test
- Proof of seasonal flu vaccine (for students rotating between December-April)
- Clear criminal and sexual offender background check
- Clean urine drug screen performed by a SAMHSA-approved laboratory
- Valid American Heart Association-issued Basic Life Support card
*Additionally, all students must submit proof of malpractice coverage from medical school, with limits of liability of $1,000,000/$3,000,000.
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Undergraduate Medical Education
1401-A Jefferson Highway
Academic Center, First Floor
New Orleans, LA 70121
Electives@ochsner.org
