The University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurology emphasizes excellent clinical training. This starts with careful attention to, and instruction in history taking and the neurological examination. Plans are currently being made for the faculty to carefully observe and document resident histories, physical examinations and case analyses considerably in excess of those required to sit for the certification examination. This will emphasize the point that neurology first and foremost begins with the patient.
Training Sites
The University of Pittsburgh/UPMC Department of Neurology has eight clinical sites where residents complete their training.
Boot Camp
To help ease the transition from their preliminary intern year to the first year in the classroom, PGY-2 Neurology residents attend "Boot Camp", this month-long intensive learning experience is hosted by one of the chief residents.
Core Rotations
Residents spend a specific amount of time rotating between different neurology specialty blocks.
Electives
Different electives offered to the Neurology residents.
Outpatient Experience
Outpatient clinics are held at different locations to allow residents the valuable experience of working with and managing neurological patients.
Continuity Clinic
Each residents holds a weekly half-day general neurology clinic and is supervised by a single attending physician each year.
Conferences and Lectures
Different conferences and lectures offered to trainees.