Academic Goals and Expectations

PGY2 Residents 

• Take an accurate neurological history 
• Perform an accurate neurological exam 
• Interpret the results of the history and exam 
• Write a clear and concise note of your findings, impression and plan 
• Develop an understanding of follow-up visits and when to order tests 
• July and August: you will be scheduled for 3 new patients per clinic session 
• September-June: 2 new patients, 2 follow-up patients  
• Complete 2 observed exams for the boards 
• Begin teaching medical students 

PGY3 Residents 

• Generate a differential diagnosis based on your history and exam 
• Devise a work-up plan and order appropriate and cost-effective tests 
• Devise a basic treatment plan 
• Per session: 2 new patients, 3-4 follow-ups  
• Participate in identifying and demonstrating exam findings to all residents in clinic session Actively participate in teaching medical students 

PGY4 Residents 

• Develop a complete and sophisticated differential diagnosis, including less common possibilities 
• Develop a clear management and treatment plan including possible alternatives, with an emphasis on increasing independence 
• Per session: 2 new patients, 4 follow-ups 
• Active participation in identifying, demonstrating and teaching exam/diagnostic findings during clinic, and in Clinic Didactics  
• Active participation in teaching medical students and junior residents