Supervising Attending:
- Dr. Rebecca Straus Farber (neuroimmunology)
- Dr. Kiran Thakur, Dr. Kathryn Holroyd (neuro-ID)
Description:
The week in Neuro-Immunology residents will be assigned to a variety of specialty clinics in the Multiple Sclerosis Division with exposure to Neuro-Immunological and Neuro-Infectious Diseases. This may include Dr. Kiran Thakur's or Dr. Kathryn Holroyd's neuro-infectious disease clinic.
Objectives:
- Recognize when a patient had a neuro-immunological condition
- Diagnose and manage common neuro-immunological conditions
- Identify uncommon and rare neuro-immunological conditions
- Understand the properties and indication of disease modifying therapies
- Identify neuro infectious disease subtypes (bacterial, viral, fungal, etc)
Requirements:
- Attend assigned clinics and see at least one new and one follow-up patient per session
- Email Dr. Thakur and Dr. Holroyd (the Friday before you start your rotation) to inquire about the inpatient consult service - they will include you in rounds and discussions of active neuroinfectious or neuroinflammatory cases
- While not required, this rotation provides the opportunity to complete your ambulatory NEX evaluation
Schedule:
- You are expected to attend the following conferences if they fall during your rotation:
- Weekly neuroimmunology conference (Tuesday 12pm)
- Your weekly schedule will be provided by Dr. Straus Farber and Dr. Holroyd
Location:
NI2
Updated June 2025