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التعليمن جودة الية لضما هيئة القومعتماد واUniversity: Alexandria Faculty: Medicine Program Specifications (Academic year: 2016/ 2017 A. Basic Information: 1. Program title: Doctorate Degree of Neurology 2. Department offering the program: Department of Neurology and Psychiatry. 3. Program Coordinator: Dr. Hazem Marouf 4. External evaluator(s): Prof. Dr. Osama Abd El Ghani 5. Type of the program: Single 6. Date of most recent program specifications approval: 18 / 10 / 2013 B. Professional Information: 1- Program Aims: The aim of this program is to: 1.1. Upgrade the knowledge of doctorate candidates in the field of neurology.. 1.2. Introduce recent advances related to the field of Neurology. 1.3. Provide juniors with the convenient capacities that enable them to be competent teachers and skilled researchers capable of conducting successful scientific research and professional service in these areas. Domain Academic Reference Standards ILOs A. Knowledge and understanding Graduate of this program must have deep and broad knowledge and understanding basic facts, theories of the neurology subjects, and recent advance in the field of neurology. Acquisition of knowledge and understanding of the continuously renewing theories in neurology field. a1. Identify about the physiology understanding must have deep and broad of central & peripheral nervous knowledge and system, autonomic nervous system understanding basic facts ,endocrinal system ,and blood , theories of the neurology coagulation mechanisms. a2. Describe the detailed anatomy in the field of neurology. of central and peripheral nervous systems & muscles.. a3. Review nervous system different pathological processes.. a4. Discuss brain energy & metabolism, neurotransmitters &nervous system nutrition. a5. Discuss recent and evolving continuously renewing theories in the neurology related theories in neurology field. Diseases
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Page 1: داتعلاا í ميلعتلا ةدوج åاضل ةيموقلا ةئي ìلا · 4. External evaluator(s): Prof. Dr. Osama Abd El Ghani 5. Type of the program: Single 6. ... 14

واالعتمادهيئة القومية لضمان جودة التعليم ال

University: Alexandria

Faculty: Medicine

Program Specifications (Academic year: 2016/ 2017

A. Basic Information: 1. Program title: Doctorate Degree of Neurology 2. Department offering the program: Department of Neurology and Psychiatry. 3. Program Coordinator: Dr. Hazem Marouf 4. External evaluator(s): Prof. Dr. Osama Abd El Ghani 5. Type of the program: Single 6. Date of most recent program specifications approval: 18 / 10 / 2013

B. Professional Information: 1- Program Aims: The aim of this program is to:

1.1. Upgrade the knowledge of doctorate candidates in the field of neurology.. 1.2. Introduce recent advances related to the field of Neurology. 1.3. Provide juniors with the convenient capacities that enable them to be competent teachers and skilled researchers capable of conducting successful scientific research and professional service in these areas.

Domain Academic Reference Standards

ILOs

A. Knowledge and understanding

Graduate of this program must have deep and broad knowledge and understanding basic facts, theories of the neurology subjects, and recent advance in the field of neurology.

• Acquisition of knowledge and understanding of the continuously renewing theories in neurology field.

a1. Identify about the physiology understanding must have deep and broad of central & peripheral nervous knowledge and system, autonomic nervous system understanding basic facts ,endocrinal system ,and blood , theories of the neurology coagulation mechanisms. a2. Describe the detailed anatomy in the field of neurology. of central and peripheral nervous systems & muscles.. a3. Review nervous system different pathological processes.. a4. Discuss brain energy & metabolism, neurotransmitters &nervous system nutrition. a5. Discuss recent and evolving continuously renewing theories in the neurology related theories in neurology field. Diseases

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a6. Describe the etiology & pathogenesis of the variety of the

neurological diseases. a7. Discuss in details the clinical

features, advanced diagnostic tools, differential

diagnosis as well as evaluation and advanced treatment alternatives of the neurological related disease

B. Intellectual skills Integrate, evaluate & use information from different sources. Design and conduct research Read critically published relevant medical literature

b1. Analyze information to reach to

proper decision. b2. Solve the majority of problems in

neurology according to the available data.

b3. Correlate available information to

make decisions in critical professional situations including dilemmas & Controversial issues)..

b4. Conduct research studies that

add to the existing knowledge in neurology.

b5. Prepare a project proposal for

scientific or clinical application.. b6. Manage discussions on basis of

evidence & proofs.

C. Professional skills Competent in all basic & advanced professional skills related to neurology Suggest and criticize alternative methods evolving in diagnosis of neurological diseases

c1. Write full report including comprehensive details about patient presentation. c2. Apply competent neurological examination and correlation with patient 's presentation. c3. Apply efficiently the techniques

used in diagnosis of different neurological diseases .

c4. Decide alternative diagnostic

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tools that could be applied if ideal situations are not suitable.

c5. Present clearly organized information in variable forms to students and peers. c6. Use various technological

modalities to improve practice

D. General and transferrable skills

Graduate should be competent in the following: Teaching skills and planning research. C o-operate with teams, colleagues and seniors in scientific meetings and research sessions. Retrieve and process different sources of information to obtain data from multiple technologic sources. Plan developed courses to improve practice of juniors.

By the end of the program the PG students will be able to:

d1. Demonstrate effective written and oral skills for presentation of scientific information to different audiences in the field of neurology d2. Work as team leader as well as a member in larger teams. d3. Manage scientific meetings & appropriately utilize time. d4. Use different sources of information to obtain data. d5. Use information technology to access, evaluate and interpret scientific data. d6. Deal with challenges in order to improve existing situations.

E. Attitudes and ethical behavior

Teach and implement ethical regulations in his professional and practical practices.

By the end of the program the PG students will be able to:

e1. Demonstrate ethical choices and professional practices used in Multidisciplinary problem solving. e2. Promote high standards of personal and organizational integrity, compassion, honesty and respect for seniors, colleagues, assistants and students. e3. Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning and professional service including active

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participation in professional organizations. e4. Follow the ethical, religious and law regulations when dealing with neurological patient and their relatives.

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3. Program courses ILOs Matrix

ILOs Obligatory Courses

a1

a2

a3

a4

a5

a6

a7

B1

B2

B3

B4

B5

B6

C1

C2

C3

C4

C5

C6

D1

D2

D3

D4

D5

D6

E1

E2

E3

E4

Intensive care for neurology

X X X X X X X X X X

Advanced Neurology I for M.D. Neurology

X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Advanced Neurology II for M.D. Neurology

X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Advanced Neurology III for M.D. Neurology

X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Advanced Neurology IV for M.D. Neurology

X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Adjunctive neuroscience

X X X X X X X X X X X X

Advanced Electro-diagnosis for MD Neurology

X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Neurobehavioral disorder

X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Advanced Pediatric neurology

X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Higher cortical function disorders

X X X X X X X X X X X X

Update neurology & recent journal reviews

X X X X X X X X X X X X

2- Curriculum Structure:

-Program duration: student should fulfill a total of 53 credit hours (5 semesters & thesis ) -Program structure:

Obligatory subjects: 31 Credit Hours. 2. Thesis: 15 Credit Hours.

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3. 1 Elective Subjects: 1 Credit Hour Each. 4. Preparatory course: 6 hours.

- Program courses:

• Obligatory courses :

Code Course Lecture Clinical Credit hour

1 050109211 Intensive care for neurology 1 1

5 05211901 Advanced Neurology I for M.D. Neurology

3 1 4

6 05211902 Advanced Neurology II for M.D. Neurology

3 1 4

7 05211903 Advanced Neurology III for M.D. Neurology

3 1 4

8 05211904 Advanced Neurology IV for M.D. Neurology

3 1 4

9 05211905 Adjunctive neuroscience 3 3

10 05211906 Electro-diagnosis for MD Neurology 2 1 3

11 05211907 neurobehavioral disorder 1 1 2

12 05211908 Pediatric neurology 1 1 2

13 05211909 Higher cortical function disorders 1 1

14 05211910 Update neurology & recent journal reviews 3 3

A. Elective Courses:

Code Subject Credit Hours

052809211-1 Muscle & nerve biopsy 1

052809211-2 Staining and preparation of pathology slides 1

3- Program Admission Requirements:

According to the regulations of the credit hour bylaws of the Faculty of Medicine Alexandria University (annex).

4- Regulations for Progression and Program Completion: According to the regulations of the credit hour bylaws of the Faculty of Medicine Alexandria

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واالعتمادهيئة القومية لضمان جودة التعليم ال

University (annex).

5- Methods of student assessment:

Methods Intended Learning outcomes to be assessed

1. Written Exam A1 – 7 , b2,b6

2. Practical Exam B1 – 3, b6,c1 – 5, d7,e1,2,4

3. Assignments D1-6

4. Thesis B4 -5, c1,c3,c6, d1-6,e1-4

6- Methods of program evaluation:

Evaluator Tool Sample

1. Students enrolled in the program

Questionnaires', analysis of the result and change

according to the feedback.

2. Alumni Statistical analysis of exam result

3. Stakeholders (Employers) Not yet

4. External Evaluator (s) yes

5. Others: Not yet

Program manager / Coordinator: Prof. Dr: Hazem Marouf Date : / / Head of the department: Professor Dr Ashraf Abdou

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Course Specifications

University: Alexandria

Faculty: Medicine

Department: Neuropsychiatry

Course Information

Course Code: 05211905

Course Name: Adjunctive Neurosciences

Program in which the Course is Given: Doctorate degree of Neurology

Number of Credit Hours Theoretical Clinical/Practical

Course Aims: Three hour course of Adjunctive Neuro science which include principles and

practices of Neurological rehabilitation. Principles of Nurosurgical & Endovascular surgery,

Neurointensive care , Pain managements، Neuropharmacology and therapeutics. Neurovirology

overview. Neuroimmunology. Clinical neurogenetics .Neuroepidemiology. Neuropsychology.

Neuro-imaging.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

Program ILO (refer to program

matrix) Course ILOs

A. Knowledge

and

Understanding

By the end of the course graduate

must:

a2- Describe the detailed

anatomy of central and peripheral

nervous systems & muscles.

a4- Discuss brain energy,

metabolism, neurotransmitters

&nervous system nutrition.

a5. Discuss recent and evolving

theories in the neurology related

diseases.

a 6- Describe the etiology &

pathogenesis of the variety of the

neurological diseases.

a7- Discuss in details the clinical

features, advanced diagnostic

By the end of the course student will be able

to

Al-Describe anatomy of blood supply of the

brain in endovascular surgery.

A2. Outline neuronal pathways of pain.

A3- Recognize neurotransmitters in the

principle of therapies.

A4. Identify drugs used in treatment of

various related diseases.

A5- describe recent theories in mechanisms

of pain.

A6. List evolving surgical techniques used

in treatment of cerebrovascular accidents.

A7-Discuss etiology of CNS viral infections.

Aft Describe the mechanisms of

neuroimmunologic diseases

A9-List rehabilitation interventions &

neuromedical problem of rehabilitation &

therapies for impairments & disabilities.

3

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tools, differential diagnosis, as

well as evaluation and advanced

treatment alternatives of the

neurological related diseases.

A10. Discuss neuro surgical emergencies in

acute hydrocephalus, brain abscess, spinal

cord compression.

A11.Describe principle of endovascular

surgery in ischemic stroke.

A12. Outline general management of

neurocritically ill patients as status

epilepticus. intracerebral hemorrhage,

myasthenia gravis crisis &guillain -barre

syndrome .

A13.list pain mechanisms & describe

pharmacological approaches to Pain

management.

A14. Name neurotransmitters,

neuromodulators& receptors in

neuropharmacology & principle of

therapeutics

A15.describe viral infections of the nervous

system, diagnostic techniques & therapy

A16.Discuss diseases with neuro

immunological

Etiology as multiple sclerosis, autoimmune

myasthenia gravis, inflammatory myopathy

& tumor immunology.

A17.review the basic principle of human

inheritance patterns & list the various modes

of inheritance in related neurological

diseases like muscular dystrophy,

mitochondrial diseases, hereditary

neuropathy, ataxias.

A18. State the epidemiology of commonest

neurological diseases such as mortality &

morbidity rate in cerebrovascular diseases,

epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis.

A19.Discuss neuropsychological assessment

& characteristic in neurological diseases

dementia, parkinsonism, epilepsy &trauma .

A2.Discuss in details the clinical features,

advanced diagnostic tools, differential

diagnosis, as well as evaluation and

advanced treatment alternatives in GBS,

pain, myasthenic crisis.

B. Intellectual

skills

bl. Analyze information to reach to

proper decision.

Bl- Analyze information in case of pain to

reach to ideal diagnosis.

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b2-Solve the majority of problems

in neurology according to the

available data.

b3- Correlate available

information to make decisions in

critical professional situations

(including dilemmas &

controversial issues)..

b4- Conduct research

studies that add to the

existing knowledge in

neurology.

B2. Correlate various findings in cases of

myasthenic crisis and Guillain barre

syndrome to properly manage the patient.

B3-Dtermine when to interfere surgically

in cases of spinal cord compression.

B4. Choose between medical and surgical

treatment in cases of CVA.

B5-Determine advanced treatment options

in critical professional situations as

plasmapheresis or intravenous

immunoglobulimn GBS & myasthenic

crisis.

B6- Conduct research studies. B7.Prepare scientific papers to be published

in indexed joumals

C.

Professional

and Practical

Skills

D. General

Skills

dl- Demonstrate effective written

and oral skills for presentation

of scientific information to

different audiences in the field

of neurology

d2- Use different sources of

information to obtain data

dl- conduct effective written and oral skills

for presentation of scientific information

to different audiences.

d2- Work as team leader as well as a

member in larger teams.

D3- Use different sources of information

like text, journals & internet to obtain

data

d 4- Use information technology to improve

their professional practice .

Course Content (Units/Topics)

Teaching/Learning Methods

Lectures self

learning

Practical/

Clinical

Small

group

discussion

Others

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1- principle of Neurological

rehabilitation.

√ √ √ √ √

2-Basic Nurosurgical &

Endovascular surgery

√ √ √ √ √

3-principle of Neurointensive care. √ √ √ √ √

4- principles of Pain management √ √ √ √ √

5-principles of Neuropharmacology

and therapeutics.

√ √ √ √ √

6- Neurovirology overview. √ √ √ √ √

.7-Neuroimmunology. √ √ √ √ √

8-Clinical neurogenetics. √ √ √ √ √

9- Neuroepidemiology. √ √ √ √ √

10-Neuropsychology. √ √ √ √ √

11- Neuro-imaging. √ √ √ √ √

Please check (✓) the appropriate method.

Student Assessment

Methods of Assessment

Essay Objective questions

Case OSCE/OSPE

Assignment Logbook fulfillment

Others

Schedule of Assessment

Mid-term %

Assignment %

End of term 100 %

Distribution of Marks

Written Exam 90 %

Practical/Clinical Exam %

Others 10 %

List of Textbooks and References

Lecture Notes

Yes

Course Text Books

ElGarem postgraduate neurology

Merritt textbook of neurology

Suggested Extra Reading

Neurology in clinical practice (Bradley)

Journals and Periodicals, others

Stroke, epilepsia, brain, neurology, muscle&

nerve, acta scandinivia, lancet

√ √

√ √

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Course Instructor

Name: Prof. Ashraf Abdo Signature:

Program Coordinator

Name: Professor dr: Hazem Marouf Signature:

Program Director (Head of Department)

Name: Prof .dr. Ashraf Abdou Signature:

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Course Specifications

University: Alexandria

Faculty: Medicine

Department: Critical care; neuropsychiatry

Course Information

Course Code: 050109211

Course Name: Intensive care for MD. neurology

Program in which the Course is Given: MD neurology

Number of Credit Hours 1 Theoretical Clinical/Practical

Course Aims:

This course aims at introducing to the students the skills for management of patients with acute neurological

conditions necessitating critical care admission

Intended

Learning

Outcomes

(ILOs)

Program ILO (refer to program

matrix)

Course ILOs

A. Knowledge

and

Understanding

Acquisition of knowledge and

understanding of critical neurological

disorders

At the end of this course , students will be able to;

a1- describe the anatomy, physiology and pathology

of the central and peripheral nervous system

a3- Review the pathogenesis of different neurololgical

diseases

a6- describe the aetiology of critical neurological

diseases

a7- describe the investigations and treatment of critical

neurological disorders

0 1

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B. Intellectual

skills

B1- Inregrate and collect data from

different sources in the topics related to

critical care

B2- Solve a neurological problems that

do not confirm to classical data.

B2- solve the majority of problems associated with

neurological cases in the intensive care unit

B5- conduct research study that add updated data to

the management of critical neurological conditions

C. Professional

and Practical

Skills

C1- be competent in all procedures

and skills needed for diagnosis and

treatment of neurological cases in

intensive care

C3- suggest and criticize alternative

methods evolving in the diagnosis of

critical care neurology patients

C1- write full report including comprehensive details

about patient presentation.

C3- apply the diagnostic tools that help in diagnosis

and treatment of critical care neurological patients

C4- choose alternative tools for the management of

intensive care patients with neurological diseases if

the ideals ones are not available or suitable.

D. General

Skills

d1- Use different sources of

information to collect, analyze the data.

d6- Manage time effectively.

d7- Work as team leader in situations

comparable to his work level

d2- work as a team leader especially in CPR.

d3- manage scientific meetings and appropriately

manage time in the critical neurological unit.

d5- Use different sources of information including

information technology to obtain data for discussion

of case diagnosis

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Course Content (Units/Topics)

Teaching/Learning Methods

Lectures self

learning

Practical/

Clinical

Small

group

discussion

Others

Management of hyperacute cerebral

infarction

Endovascular interventions in

cerebrovascular diseases

Management of intractable status

epilepticus

TCD in ICU √

Death by neurological criteria; end of

life and organ donation

Neuromuscular emergencies √

Electrolyte imbalance in ICU and their

neurological presentations

Neuroendocrine disorders in ICU √

Please check (✓) the appropriate method.

Student Assessment

Methods of Assessment

Essay Objective questions

Case OSCE/OSPE

Assignment Logbook fulfillment

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Others

Schedule of Assessment

Mid-term %

End of term 100 %

Distribution of Marks

Written Exam 100 %

Practical/Clinical Exam %

Others %

List of Textbooks and References

Lecture Notes

Course Text Books

Neurological emergencies

Bradly textbook of neurology

Suggested Extra Reading

Online www.medescape.com

Journals and Periodicals, others

Neurology

Journal of neurology

Course Instructor

Name: ass.Prof. Mohamed Megahed Signature:

Program Coordinator

Name: ass.Prof. Ehab Elrewainy Signature:

Program Director (Head of Department)

Name: Prof . Tayseer Zaytoun Signature:

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Course Specifications

University: Alexandria

Faculty: Medicine

Department: Neuropsychiatry

Course Information

Course Code: 05211906

Course Name: Advanced Electro diagnosis

Program in which the Course is Given: Doctorate degree of Neurology

Number of Credit Hours Theoretical Clinical/Practical

Course Aims Three credit hours course of Electro-diagnosis which include Advanced study of Electroencephalogram in adults and children. Evoked potentials. Electroneuromyography. Nerve conduction studies. Doppler carotids & vertebrobasillar Transcranial magnetic stimulation. Tremor analyzer. Polysomnogram and sleep lab.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

Program ILO (refer to program

matrix) Course ILOs

A. Knowledge

and

Understanding

By the end of the course graduate must: al. Identify the physiology of central & peripheral nervous system, autonomic nervous system ,endocrinal system ,and blood coagulation mechanisms. a2- Describe the detailed anatomy of

central and peripheral nervous systems &

muscles.

a4- Discuss brain energy & metabolism,

neurotransmitters & nervous system

nutrition. A 6- Describe the etiology & pathogenesis of the variety of the neurological diseases. a7- Discuss in details the clinical features, advanced diagnostic tools, differential diagnosis, as well as evaluation and advanced treatment alternatives of the neurological related diseases.

By the end of the course student will be able to : Al - Revise physiology of sleep cycles. A2.Discuss electroencephalographic activity in the

brain. A3-Describe neuroanatomy of blood supply of the

brain. A4. Recognize main peripheral nerves& muscles in

upper & lower limbs. A5-Identify neurotransmitters in epilepsy.

A6.Discuss brain energy changes during sleep

A7-Define pathogenesis of epilepsy. A8.Describe etiology of various muscle disorders. A9- Discuss principles, technical considerations &

identify clinical applications of carotid Doppler in

stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, headache, intensive

care unit & perioperative monitoring.

A10.Describe the principles of

1 2

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Electroencephalogram (EEG) ,normal EEG activities,

common types of EEG abnormalities, recording

techniques, clinical uses of EEG as in epilepsy. A11. Identify principles, techniques& uses of motor

&sensory nerve conduction studies, needle

electromyography& specialized electodiagnostic

studies as F wave, H reflex& repetitive nerve

stimulation. A12.identiiy principle & uses of visual, brain stem

auditory, somatosensory evoked potentials in

neurological diseases. A13. Record principles &indication of tremor

analyzer in diagnosis of different types of involuntary

movements. A14. Identify principle & uses of Transcranial

magnetic stimulation in treatment of some

neurological diseases. A15. Identify principle, technical application & uses

of Polysomnogram and sleep lab in diagnosis &

treatment of neurological diseases.

B. Intellectual

skills

bl. Analyze information to reach to proper decision. b2-Solve the majority of problems in

neurology according to the available data. b3- Correlate available information to make

decisions in critical professional situations

(including dilemmas ه controversial issues). B6- Manage discussions on basis of

evidence & proofs.

B1 - Correlate electroencephalographic findings with clinical data in case of epilepsy to reach to proper

diagnosis. B2. Interpret findings of sleep lab to properly manage

patients. B3 differentiate between true or pseudo seizures

according to the present data using EEG . B4-judge management plan in non convulsive status

epileptics. B5.Prescribe management in obstructive sleep apnea and

myasthenia gravis. B6- design line of management in case of epilepsy, and

sever carotid stenosis according to electro diagnostic

results. B7. Specify the management plan in case discussions

according to the documented findings B8. Use his scientific knowledge to confess his

colleagues in conferences the

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C.

Professional

and Practical

Skills

C l - W r i t e full report including

comprehensive details about patient

presentation. c2- Apply competent neurological

examination and correlation with patient's

presentation

c3- Apply efficiently the techniques used in

diagnosis of different neurological diseases

. c4- Decide alternative diagnostic tools that

could be applied if ideal situations are not

suitable. c5- Present clearly organized information in

variable forms to students and peers. c6- Use various technological modalities to

improve practice

cl - Write full electroencephalographic report in case

with abnormal EEG activities.

C2 Write full evoked potentials report. C3- interpret the results of EEG, nerve

Conduction studies and needle electromyogram And

correlate the abnormal findings in with patients

presentations. C4. Interpret findings in carotid Doppler & correlate the

abnormal findings with patients presentations. C5 -Apply EEG in epilepsy. C6. Perform evoked potentials in multiple sclerosis. C7. Use carotid Doppler in carotid stenosis. C8. conduct Polysomnogram in narcolepsy. C9.Diagnose polyneuropathy using nerve conduction. C10.visualize needle electromyogram in muscular

diseases. C11-Recommend evoked potentials in multiple sclerosis

if imaging studies is not classical. c12.Hold skills in interpreting tremor analyzer to

diagnose unclassical involuntary movements. C13. Diagnose using video EEG in unclassical epilepsy. Cl4- Present clearly organized information in variable

forms to students and peers. C15.Practice efficient presentation skills. C16- - Use evoked potential in multiple sclerosis cl7- Use Polysomnogram in narcolepsy & obstructive

sleep apnea.

D. General

Skills

dl- Demonstrate effective written and oral skills for presentation of scientific information to different audiences in the field of neurology

d2- Work as team leader as well as a member in larger teams. d4- Use different sources of information to obtain data.

Dl-conduct effective written and oral skills for presentation of scientific information to different

audiences. d2- Work as team leader as well as a member in larger teams.

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d 5- Use information technology to

access, evaluate and interpret

scientific data.

d3- Manage scientific meetings & appropriately

utilize time.

d4- Use different sources of information like

text, journals & internet to obtain data.

d 5- Use information technology to improve

their professional practice .

d6- Deal with challenges in order to improve

existing situations..

Course Content (Units/Topics)

Teaching/Learning Methods

Lectures self

learning

Practical/

Clinical

Small

group

discussion

Others

1 -Electroencephalogram. √ √ √ √ √ 2-Evoked potentials. √ √ √ √ 3-Electroneuromyography. √ √ √ √ 4-Nerve conduction studies. √ √ √ √ √ 5-Doppler carotids & vertebrobasillar √ √ √ √ √ 6-Transcranial magnetic stimulation √ √ √ √ √ 7-Tremor analyzer √ √ √ √ 8- Polysomnogram and sleep lab. √ √ √ √ √

Please check (✓) the appropriate method.

Student Assessment

Methods of Assessment

Essay Objective questions

Case OSCE/OSPE

Assignment Logbook fulfillment

Others

Schedule of Assessment

Mid-term %

End of term 100 %

Distribution of Marks

Written Exam 70 %

Practical/Clinical Exam 20 %

Others 10 %

√ √

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List of Textbooks and References

Lecture Notes

yes

Course Text Books

ElGarem postgraduate neurology Merritt textbook of neurology

Suggested Extra Reading

Neurology in clinical practice ( Bradley)

Journals and Periodicals, others

Stroke ,epilepsia,Brain,Neurology , Muscle &nerve, Acta Scandinivia,Lancet.

Course Instructor

Name: Prof. Ismeil Ramadan Signature:

Program Coordinator

Name: Prof. Hazem Marouf Signature:

Program Director (Head of Department)

Name: Prof . Ashraf Abdou Signature:

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Course Specifications

University: Alexandria

Faculty: Medicine

Department: Neuropsychiatry

Course Information

Course Code:05211901

Course Name: Advanced Neurology 1

Program in which the Course is Given:Doctorate degree of Neurology

Number of Credit Hours: 3 hours Theoretical Clinical/Practical

Course Aims: Four credit hours course of neurology 1, which include how to examine the central

nervous system (CNS), symptoms & signs related to CNS, clinical approach to the commonest

neurological problems(symptoms, signs, diagnosis& treatment) and study many investigatory tools

in the CNS

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

Program ILO (refer to program

matrix) Course ILOs

A. Knowledge

and

Understanding

By the end of the course graduate

must:

a 1. Identify the physiology of

central& peripheral nervous

system, autonomic nervous system,

endocrianal system, and blood

coagulation mechanisms.

a 2- Describe the detailed anatomy

of central and peripheral nervous

systems & muscles

a.3- Review nervous system

different pathological processes.

a 4- Discuss brain energy &

metabolism, neurotransmitters&

nervous system nutrition.

By the end of the course student will be able

to:

A1- Discuss neurophysiology of speech

centers.

A2. Identify neurophysiology of swallowing

in dysphagia.

A3. Describe physiology of reticular

activating system in delirium& coma.

A4. Define ascending& descending tracts in

paraplegia & spinal cord compression.

A5. Describe physiological dysfunction of

motor circuits in behavioral syndromes.

A6- Indicate anatomical aspect of gait.

A7. Describe neuroanatomy of affective &

psychotic disorders.

A8. Discuss the anatomy of cortical motor

areas.

A9. Identify pathophysiology of intentional

disorder.

A10. Describe pathophysiology of delirium,

apraxia & agonasia.

A11- Recognize neurotransmitters in

depression & affective disorders.

1 3

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a 6- Describe the etiology &

pathogenesis of the variety of the

neurological diseases.

a 7- Discuss in details the clinical

features, advanced diagnostic tools,

differential diagnosis, as well as

evaluation and advanced treatment

alternatives of the neurological

related diseases.

A12. Discuss neurotransmitters in

behavioral syndromes.

A13- describe etiology & pathogenesis of

nystagmus, vertigo, gait disturbances, drop

attacks and coma.

A14. Recognize the etiology and

pathogenesis of visual loss, visual field

defect, ataxia & developmental delay.

A15. Identify neurological causes of

bladder, bowel& sexual dysfunction.

A16- list types of syncope, falls, drop

attacks, intentional motor disorders,

apraxias, agonasias dysphagia& discuss

clinical features of each type.

A17. Discuss clinical features, diagnosis &

management of delirium, stupor, coma &

depression& psychosis in neurological

practice.

A18.discuss symptoms& list differential

diagnosis of language disorders, ataxic &

gait disorders.

A19. Recognize types& clinical features,

investigation of visual loss, visual field

defect, nystagmus, vertigo& cranial

neuropathies.

A20. List types of movement disorders&

discuss clinical features, diagnosis&

assessment of each type.

A21. Discuss localizations of hemiplegia,

monoplegia & paraplegia& spinal cord

syndrome& its clinical features.

A22. Trace clinical features& differential

diagnosis of muscular pain, , neck pain,

lower back& lower limb pain.

B. Intellectual

skills

b 1. Analyze information to reach

to proper decision.

b 2- solve the majority of

problems in neurology according

to the available data.

b 3- correlate available

information to make decisions in

b 1- Analyze information in case of

intentional motor disorder.

b 2. Judge clinical decision in cases of coma,

drop attacks and pain to reach to ideal

diagnosis.

b 3- solve the majority of problems as in

case of coma, vertigo and syncope.

b 4. Design diagnostic approach in cases of

visual loss& syncope according to the

present data.

b 5- predict the ideal decisions in critical

professional situations as brain death.

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critical professional situations

(including dilemmas&

controversial issues)..

b 4- conduct research studies that

add to the existing knowledge in

neurology.

B6- Manage discussions on basis

of evidence & proofs.

b 6. Construct management plan in difficult

cases as spinal cord compression &

psychosis.

b 7- conduct research studies.

b 8. Prepare scientific papers to be published

in indexed journals.

b 9. Prepare a project proposal for scientific

or clinical application.

b 10. Apply the guide lines in preparing a

project proposal.

b 11. Use the scientific knowledge to

confess colleagues in conferences

b 12- design line of management in case

discussions of coma, drop attacks, vertigo,

delirium& psychosis.

C.

Professional

and Practical

Skills

C. 1. Write full report including

comprehensive details about

patient

c.2- Apply competent

neurological examination and

correlation with patient's

presentation.

C.l. Write full neurological sheet in cases

of disturbed sensorium.

C2. Write full neurological sheet in cases

of visual loss.

C3- Apply competent neurological

examination in cases of intellectual and

memory impairment.

C4.Hold skills of competent neurological

examination in cases ataxia, hemiplegia

and gait disorders.

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c3. Apply efficiently the

techniques used in diagnosis of

different neurological diseases.

c4. Decide alternative diagnostic

tools that could be applied if ideal

situations are not suitable.

c5. Present clearly organized

information in variable forms to

students and peers.

c6- Use various technological

modalities to improve practice

C5- Project the available data to reach to

the most suitable diagnosis.

C6- integrates the available data to reach to

the most suitable diagnosis as in case with

paraplegia.

C7. Hold effectively the techniques used in

examination of cases of neck & back pain

&urinary dysfunction.

C8. Use caloric test in diagnosis the cause

of vertigo.

C9- Utilize different diagnostic modalities

to reach to proper diagnosis as structural

imaging studies in language disorder,

paraplegia & hemiplegia.

CIO. Diagnose using electrophysiological

studies in muscular weakness & cramps.

Cl 1 .Examine using electroencephalogram

in drop attacks.

Cl2- Present clearly organized information

in variable forms to students and peers.

Cl3. Hold presentation skills appropriately

Cl4- Use various technological modalities to

improve practice like psychometric testing in

developmental delay.

Cl 5. Interpret magnetic resonance

spectroscopy images. , - \

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D. General

Skills

dl- Demonstrate effective written

and oral skills for presentation of

scientific information to different audiences in the field of neurology d3- Manage scientific meetings &

appropriately utilize time.

d4- Use different sources of

information to obtain data.

d 5- Use information technology

to access, evaluate and interpret

scientific data.

dl - Demonstrate effective written and oral

skills for presentation of scientific

information to different audiences .

d2- Work as team leader as well as a

member in larger teams.

d3- Manage scientific meetings &

appropriately utilize time.

d4- Use different sources of information

like text, journals & internet to obtain data.

d 5 -obtain information technology to

improve their professional practice .

d 6- Deal with challenges in order to

improve existing situations.

Course Content(Units/Topics)

Teaching/Learning Methods

Lectures self

learning

Practical/

Clinical

Small

group

discussion

Others

1 - Episodic impairment of

consciousness.

√ √ √ √ √

2-fall & drop attacks. √ √ √ √ √

3-delirium & coma. √ √ √ √ √

4-intellectual & memory

impairments.

√ √ √ √ √

5-Neck and low back pain. √ √ √ √ √

6-Language and speech disorders

&agonasias.

√ √ √ √ √

7-Visual loss &eye movement

disorders.

√ √ √ √ √

8-Muscle pain and cramps. √ √ √ √ √

9-neurological causes of bladder,

bowel &sexual dysfunctions.

√ √ √ √ √

10-Sensory abnormalities of limbs

& face.

√ √ √ √ √

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11-Cranial nerves & brain stem

disorders.

√ √ √ √ √

12-vetigo & dizziness √ √ √ √ √

13-intentional motor disorder &

apraxias.

√ √ √ √ √

14-ataxic & gait disorders. √ √ √ √ √

15-behavior, depression &

psychosis in neurological practice.

√ √ √ √ √

16-hemiplegia, paraplegia & spinal

cord syndromes

√ √ √ √ √

Please check (✓) the appropriate method.

Student Assessment

Methods of Assessment

Essay Objective questions

Case OSCE/OSPE

Assignment Logbook fulfillment

Others

Schedule of Assessment

Mid-term %

Assignment %

End of term 100 %

Distribution of Marks

Written Exam 70 %

Practical/Clinical Exam 20 %

Others 10 %

List of Textbooks and References

Lecture Notes

Yes

Course Text Books

ElGarem postgraduate neurology

Merritt textbook of neurology

Suggested Extra Reading

Neurology in clinical practice (Bradley)

Journals and Periodicals, others

Stroke, epilepsia, brain, neurology, muscle&

nerve, acta scandinivia, lancet

Course Instructor

Name: Prof.Signature: Mohamed hamady Signature:

Program Coordinator

Name: Professor Dr: Hazem Marouf Signature:

√ √

√ v

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Program Director (Head of Department)

Name: Prof . Signature: Ashraf Abdou Signature:

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Course Specifications

University: Alexandria

Faculty: Medicine

Department: Neuropsychiatry

Course Information

Course Code:

05211902 Course Name: Advanced Neurology II

Program in which the Course is Given: doctorate degree of neurology

Number of Credit Hours Theoretical Clinical/Practical

Course Aims Course Aims: Four credit hours course of neurology 11, which include neurological complications of systemic diseases..

CNS vasculitis. Neuro-oncology and CNS tumors. h Inflammatory demyelination of the nervous system.ude

details about the following disorders: imaging of N.S.. Vascular diseases of the N.S. infections of the N.S.

demyelinating disorders, hypoxic & ischemic encephalopathy.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

Program ILO (refer to program

matrix) Course ILOs

1 3

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A. Knowledge

and

Understanding

By the end of the course graduate

must: al. Upgrade their knowledge about the

physiology of central & peripheral

nervous system, autonomic nervous

system ,endocrinal system ,and blood

coagulation mechanisms. a.2- Describe the detailed anatomy of

central and peripheral nervous

systems & muscles. a.3- Revise& upgrade their knowledge

about nervous system different

pathological processes. a.4- Discuss brain energy & metabolism, neurotransmitters & nervous system nutrition.

a. 5. Discuss recent and evolving

theories in the neurology related

diseases.

a. 6- Describe the etiology &

pathogenesis of the variety of the

neurological diseases

a.7- Discuss in details the clinical

features, advanced diagnostic tools,

differential diagnosis, as

well as evaluation and advanced treatment alternatives of the

neurological related diseases.

By the end of the course student will be able to :

al. Identify physiology of blood coagulation

mechanism in vascular diseases. a.2- Describe the anatomy of blood supply of

brain in vascular disorders. A3. Identify the anatomy of blood supply of

spinal cord in vascular disorders. a.4-Recognize pathological changes in

demyelinating diseases of CNS.

A5. Trace the pathological changes in CNS

trauma & hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy

A.6- Discuss nutritional deficiency & its effect on CNS.

A7. Record the brain metabolism in hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy.

A8- Discuss recent theories in Multiple sclerosis.

A9. Discuss recent theories in demyelinating disorders

A10- Describe the etiology & pathogenesis in multiple sclerosis,.

A11. Disuses the etiology & pathogenesis of

CNs trauma.

A12. Recognize causes of vascular disorders

of NS & encephalopathy.

A13. Classify vascular diseases, demyelinating

disorders, CNS infections & CNS tumors.

A14. Discuss clinical features of Trauma of N.S. and its basic mechanisms. A15. Identify neurological complications of systemic diseases

A16. Recognize the clinical picture of

Vascular diseases of the N.S, Stroke in

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children and CNS vasculitis.

A17. Define Neuro-oncology and classify CNS

tumors. And Para-neoclassic syndromes

18. List Infections of the N.S. A19. State the features of Multiple sclerosis and

demyelinating disorders. A20. Describe Inflammatory demyelination of the

nervous system. A21. Recognize Hypoxic anoxic & ischemic

encephalopathy. A22.discuss advanced diagnostic tools in

demyelinating disorders and vascular diseases. A23 .discuss differential diagnosis& advanced

treatment alternatives in demyelinating diseases,

vascular disorders, CNS infections& tumors of

brain& spinal cord.

B. Intellectual

skills

bl. Analyze information to reach to

proper decision. b2-Solve the majority of problems in

neurology according to the available

data

. b3- Correlate available information to

make decisions in critical professional

situations (including dilemmas & controversial issues).. b4- Conduct research studies that add to

the existing knowledge in neurology. b5. Prepare a project proposal for

scientific or clinical application.

B6- Manage discussions on basis of

evidence & proofs.

bl. Analyze the symptoms & signs to predict what

the lesion in vascular diseases of CNS is. B2. Correlate the available data in ,demyelinating,

infectious and neoplastic diseases to reach a proper

diagnosis. B3. Distinguish types of CNS trauma

. B4-Solve the majority of problems in a case with

neurological complications due to systemic

diseases. B5. Manage the situation appropriately in cases of

para neoplastic disorders. B6- Apply working algorithm in critical

professional situations as acute disseminating

encephalomyelitis. B7. Manage cases of intracerebral hemorrhage. B8- Conduct research studies. B9.Prepare scientific papers to be published in

indexed journals.

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BIO. Prepare a project proposal for scientific or

clinical application. Bll. App^ the guide lines in preparing وproject

proposal. B12. Specify the management plan in case

discussions according to the documented findings. B13. Use his scientific knowledge to confess his

colleagues in conferences.

C.

Professional

and Practical

Skills

c.l. Write له1ا report including

comprehensive details about patient

presentation. C.2- Apply competent neurological

examination and correlation with patient's

presentation. c3. Apply efficiently the techniques used in diagnosis of different neurological diseases. C4. Present clearly organized information in variable forms to students and peers. c6- Use various technological modalities to improve practice

c.l. Write full neurological sheet to answer what is the

lesion. C.2- Apply competent neurological examination to

answer where is the lesion in as in vascular disorders. C3. Examine patients with demyelinating diseases to

set a differential diagnosis. C4. Project the available data to reach to the most

suitable diagnosis. C5. Decide the most specific diagnostic modalities to

reach to proper diagnosis. C6. Interpret imaging studies in CNS tumors&

vascular, infectious and demyelinating diseases. C7. Perform evoked potentials in demyelinating

diseases. C8. Obtain CSF samples in meningitis. C9. Present clearly organized information in conferences. C10- Hold presentation skills appropriately C11- Utilize various technological modalities to improve practice like evoked potential & CSF oligoclonal band in demyelinating diseases. Cl 2. Perform transcranial Doppler & angiography in vascular diseases.

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D. General

Skills

dl - Demonstrate effective written and

oral skills for presentation of scientific

information to different audiences in the

field of neurology d3- Manage scientific meetings &

appropriately utilize time.

d4- Use different sources of information to obtain data. d 5- Use information technology to

access, evaluate and interpret

scientific data

.

dl - conduct effective written and oral skills for presentation of scientific information to different audiences

d2- Work as team leader as well as a member in

larger teams. d3- Manage scientific meetings & appropriately

utilize time

d4- Use different sources of information like text,

journals & internet to obtain data. d 5- Use information technology to improve their

professional practice.

d6- Deal with challenges in order to improve existing

situations.

Course Content (Units/Topics)

Teaching/Learning Methods

Lectures self

learning

Practical/

Clinical

Small

group

discussion

Others

1- neurological complications of systemic diseases.

√ √ √ √ √

2- Trauma of N.S. √ √ √ √ 3-Vascular diseases of the N.S √ √ √ √ 4- CNS vasculitis. √ √ √ √ √ 5-Neuro-oncology & CNS tumors. √ √ √ √ 6-Infections of the NS. √ √ √ √ √ 7-Multiple sclerosis and demyelinating disorders.

√ √ √ √ √

8-Inflammatory demyelination of NS. √ √ √ √ 9-Hypoxic & ischemic encephalopathy √ √ √ √ √

Please check (✓) the appropriate method.

Student Assessment

Methods of Assessment

Essay Objective questions √ Case OSCE/OSPE

Assignment Logbook fulfillment

Others

√ √

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Schedule of Assessment

Mid-term % Assignment % Self learning, commitment & attitude % End of term 100 %

Distribution of Marks

Written Exam 70 %

Practical/Clinical Exam 20%

Others 10%

List of Textbooks and References

Lecture Notes

yes

Course Text Books

ElGarem postgraduate neurology Merritt textbook of neurology

Suggested Extra Reading

Neurology in clinical practice ( Bradley)

Journals and Periodicals, others

Stroke ,epilepsia,Brain,Neurology , Muscle &nerve, Acta Scandinivia, Lancet

Course Instructor

Name: Ass. Prof. Mervat Hamed Signature:

Program Coordinator

Name: Prof. Hazem Marouf Signature:

Program Director (Head of Department)

Name: Prof . Ashraf Abdou Signature:

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Course Specifications

University: Alexandria

Faculty: Medicine

Department: Neuropsychiatry

Course Information

Course Code: 05211903

Course Name: Neurology III

Program in which the Course is Given: Doctorate degree of Neurology

Number of Credit Hours Theoretical Clinical/Practical

Course Aims: Four credit hours course of neurology 111, which include advanced study of sleep

disorders ,headache ,cranial neuropathies , movement disorders, disorder of meninges, disorder of

motor neurons, disorder of peripheral & outonomic nervous system , muscular & neuromuscular

disorders , degenerative spinal disorders , geriatric disorder neurological problem of pregnancy,

otological & neuro-ophthalmological disorders .

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

Program ILO (refer to program

matrix) Course ILOs

A. Knowledge

and

Understanding

By the end of the course

graduate must:

al-. Identify the physiology of

central & peripheral nervous

system, autonomic nervous

system, endocrianal system, and

blood coagulation mechanisms.

a2- Describe the detailed

anatomy of central and

peripheral nervous systems &

muscles.

a3- Revise& upgrade their

knowledge about nervous system

different pathological processes.

a4- Discuss brain energy &

metabolism, neurotransmitters &

nervous system nutrition.

By the end of the course student will be able to :

Al-discuss the physiology of upper &lower

motor neuron.

A2.Identify the physiology of basal ganglia

nuclei &its connection.

A3.recognize the physiology of neuro

muscular junction .

A4- Describe the anatomy of the brain

centers , A5. Identify the anatomy of brain

stem nuclei &ascending &descending tract

in the spinal cord.

A6- discuss the pathology in disorder of

skeletal

muscles.

A7.Describe the pathology of neuromuscular

Transmission disorders.

A8-Describe neurotransmitters in

extrapyramidal disorders

1 3

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a5- Discuss recent and evolving

theories in the neurology related

diseases.

a 6- Describe the etiology &

pathogenesis of the variety of

the neurological diseases.

a7- Discuss in details the clinical

features, advanced diagnostic

tools, differential diagnosis, as

well as evaluation and advanced

treatment alternatives of the

neurological related diseases.

A9. Identify neurotransmitters in

neuromuscular disorders

A10- describe the recent theories in

headache

All. Cite the recent advances of Motor

neuron diseases& muscular disorders

A12- discuss the etiology & pathogenesis in

extrapyramidal diseases

A13- describe the pathogenesis of cerebellar

disorders.

A14- classify sleep disorder, headache

peripheral neuropathies , extrapyramidal

diseases & ataxias.

A15.Discuss in details the clinical features,

related to the following neurological

disorders : Sleep disorders. Headache and

other craniofacial pains. Myofascial

syndromes. Cranial neuropathies.

Movement disorders ,Disorders of

cerebellum including degenerative ataxias .

Disorders of meninges. Disorders of

motor neurons (motor control theories).

Disorders of nerve roots and plexuses,

peripheral

nerves& of autonomic nervous system.

Disorders of skeletal muscles&

neuromuscular transmission. Autoimmune

diseases. Neurological problems of

pregnancy. Heredofamilial and

degenerative neurological disorders.

Geriatric neurological problems.

Neurological otology disorders. Neuro-

ophthalmology.

A16.Discuss advanced diagnostic tools in a

case of secondary headache, Parkinson plus

syndrome, neuropathies & muscular

disorder,

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A17. Tabulate the differential diagnosis in

case of upper & lower motor neuron

diseases .

A18. Recognize the advanced treatment

alternatives related to these previously

mentioned diseases.

B. Intellectual

skills

bl- Analyze information to reach

to proper decision.

b2-Solve the majority of problems

in neurology according to the

available data.

b3- Correlate available

information to make decisions in

critical professional situations

(including dilemmas &

controversial issues)..

b4- Conduct research studies

that add to the existing

knowledge in neurology.

b5. Prepare a project proposal

for scientific or clinical

application.

B6- Manage discussions on basis

of evidence & proofs.

Bl- Analyze information in case of headache

& myopathy to reach to ideal diagnosis.

B2. Summarize the available data in cases

of ataxias and parkinsonism to reach to

ideal diagnosis.

B3-solve the majority of problems as in case

of secondary parkinsonism.

B4.Design diagnostic approach in cases of

neuropathy & hereditary ataxias according

to the present data.

B5- Predict the ideal decisions in critical

professional situations as myasthenic crisis.

B6. Construct management plan in difficult

cases as bulbar palsy

B7- Conduct research studies.

B8.Prepare scientific papers to be published

in indexed journals.

B9. Prepare a project proposal for scientific

or clinical application.

BIO. Apply the guide lines in preparing a

project proposal.

B6- design line of management in case

discussion of parkinsonism, primary

headache(acute or chronic ) ,myasthenia

gravis

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C. Professional

and Practical

Skills

c 1 - Write full report including

comprehensive details about

patient presentation.

c2- Apply comptent neurological

examination and correlation with

patient's presentation.

c3- Apply efficiently the

techniques used in diagnosis of

different neurological diseases .

c4- Decide alternative diagnostic

tools that could be applied if

ideal situations are not suitable.

c5- Present clearly organized

information in variable forms to

students and peers.

c6- Use various technological

modalities to improve practice

Cl- Write full neurological sheet in cases of

primary headache.

C2. Write full neurological sheet in cases of

parkinsonism.

C3- Apply competent neurological

examination in cases of cerebellar

disorders.

C4.Hold skills of competent neurological

examination in cases headache and other

craniofacial pains.

C6- integrates the available data to reach to

the most suitable diagnosis as in case with

sleep disorders.

C7. Hold effectively the techniques used in

examination of cases of neuromuscular

disorders and motor neuron disease.

C8- Employ different diagnostic modalities to reach to proper diagnosis as structural imaging studies in secondary headache,

C9. Diagnose using electrophysiological

studies in neuropathy and myopathy.

ClO.hold skills of performing lumber

puncture in menigitis and GBS. .

Cl 1- Present clearly organized information in

variable forms to students and peers. Cl2. Hold presentation skills appropriately Cl3- Use various technological modalities to

improve practice like polysomnogram in

sleep disorders.

Cl4. Interpret magnetic resonance

spectroscopy images.

D. General

Skills

dl- Demonstrate effective written

and oral skills for presentation of

scientific information to different

audiences in the field of neurology

d3- Manage scientific meetings &

appropriately utilize time.

dl- conduct effective written and oral skills

for presentation of scientific information to

different audiences .

d2- Work as team leader as well as a member

in larger teams.

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d 5- Use information technology

to access, evaluate and interpret

scientific data.

d3- Manage scientific meetings &

appropriately utilize time.

d4- Use different sources of information like

textj journals & internet to obtain data.

d 5 - Use information technology to improve

their professional practice .

d6- Deal with challenges in order to improve

existing situations.

Course Content (Units/Topics)

Teaching/Learning Methods

Lectures self

learning

Practical/

Clinical

Small

group

discussion

Others

1- Sleep & its disorder. √ √ √ √ √ 2- headache & other craniofacial pain

√ √ √ √ √

3- movement disorders √ √ √ √ √ 4- disorders of cerebellum& ataxia √ √ √ √ √ 5- disorder of meninges √ √ √ √ √ 6- disorder of upper & lower neurons

√ √ √ √ √

7- Disorder of peripheral &

autonomic NS.

√ √ √ √ √

8- muscular & neuromuscular disorder

√ √ √ √ √

9-neurological problem of pregnancy

√ √ √ √ √

10- geriatric neurology √ √ √ √ √

11 - Neuro-otology & neuro-

ophthalmology √ √ √ √ √

Please check (✓) the appropriate method.

Student Assessment

Methods of Assessment

Essay Objective questions

Case OSCE/OSPE

Assignment Logbook fulfillment

Others

Schedule of Assessment

Mid-term %

Assignment %

√ √

√ √

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End of term 100 %

Distribution of Marks

Written Exam 70 %

Practical/Clinical Exam 20 %

Others 10 %

List of Textbooks and References

Lecture Notes

Yes

Course Text Books

ElGarem postgraduate neurology

Merritt textbook of neurology

Suggested Extra Reading

Neurology in clinical practice (Bradley)

Journals and Periodicals, others

Stroke, epilepsia, brain, neurology, muscle&

nerve, acta scandinivia, lancet

Course Instructor

Name:Assis. Prof. Horeya Mohamed SaadAllah Signature:

Program Coordinator

Name: Assis. Prof. Hazem Marouf Signature:

Program Director (Head of Department)

Name: Prof . dr. Ashraf Abdou Signature:

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Course Specifications

University: Alexandria

Faculty: Medicine

Department:

Course Information

Course Code:

05211904

Course Name: Neurology IV

Program in which the Course is Given: Doctorate degree of Neurology

Number of Credit Hours Theoretical Clinical/Practical

Course Aims

Four hours course of neurology which include Advanced study Dementias. Epilepsies. Sleep and its disorders. Headache and other craniofacial pains. Myofascial syndromes. Cranial neuropathies. Movement disorders by disease type. Disorders of cerebellum including degenerative ataxias. Disorders of meninges. Disorders of upper and lower motor neurons (motor control theories). Disorders of nerve roots and plexuses, autonomic & peripheral nerves Autoimmune diseases. Disorders of skeletal muscles& neuromuscular transmission. Motor neuron diseases. Neurological problems of pregnancy. Heredofamilial and degenerative neurological disorders. Geriatric neurological problems. Pain. Neurological otology disorders. Neuro-ophthalmology.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

Program ILO (refer to

program matrix) Course ILOs

Program ILO (refer to program matrix) Course ILOs

A. Knowledge

and

Understanding

By the end of the course graduate must: al. Identify the physiology of central & peripheral nervous system, autonomic nervous system ,endocrinal system ,and blood coagulation mechanisms. a.3- Review nervous system different pathological processes.

a.4- Discuss brain energy & metabolism, neurotransmitters nervous system nutrition.

By the end of the course student will be able to Al- Discuss the physiology of basal ganglia nuclei & lts connection, A2.Indicate the physiology of upper motor neuron, & neuron &muscular junction A3- discuss the pathology in different types of dementia like Alzheimer & lewy body dementia. A4- describes neurotransmitters in Epilepsies. A5. Define neurotransmitters in parkinsonism. A6- describes the recent theories in dementias.

1 3

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a.5. Discuss recent and evolving theories in the neurology related diseases. a. 6- Describe the etiology & pathogenesis of the variety of the neurological diseases. a.7- Discuss in details the clinical features, advanced diagnostic tools, differential diagnosis, as well as evaluation and advanced treatment alternatives of the neurological related diseases.

A7. Discuss chemical theories in headache. A8.Describe motor control theories in motor neuron diseases. A9- Discuss the etiology in dementias, parkinsonism & cerebellar disorders. A10.Recognize the pathogenesis of dementias, parkinsonism & cerebellar disorders. All- classify epilepsy, dementias sleep disorder, headache, peripheral neuropathies, extrapyramidal diseases & ataxias. A12. Discuss in details the clinical features, related to the following neurological disorders: different types of dementias, epilepsy, Sleep disorders. Headache and other craniofacial pains. Myofascial syndromes. Cranial neuropathies. Movement disorders, Disorders of cerebellum including degenerative, ataxias. Disorders of manages Disorders of motor neurons (motor control theories), disorders of

nerve roots and plexuses, peripheral nerves& of

autonomic nervous system. Disorders of skeletal

muscles& neuromuscular transmission.

Autoimmune diseases. Neurological problems of

pregnancy. Heredofamilial and degenerative

neurological disorders. Geriatric neurological

problems. Neurological otology disorders. Neuro-

ophthalmology. A13. Discuss advanced diagnostic tools in cases

with epilepsy, secondary headache, Parkinson plus

syndrome, neuropathies & muscular disorder, A14.Mention the differential diagnosis in cases with

dementias, upper & lower motor neuron diseases. A15. Record the ordinary and advanced treatment

alternatives in dementias, Parkinsonism

B. Intellectual

skills

bl. Analyze information to reach to

proper decision. b2-Solve the majority of problems

in neurology according to the

available data.

bl. Interpret data in case of dementia to reach to

ideal diagnosis. B2. Correlate data in cases of headache, ataxias to

reach final diagnosis.

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b3- Correlate available information

to make decisions in critical

professional situations (including

dilemmas & controversial issues).. b4- Conduct research studies that

add to the existing knowledge in

neurology. b5. Prepare a project proposal for

scientific or clinical application. B6- Manage discussions on basis of

evidence & proofs.

B3. Summarize available information in cases of

parkinsonism& myopathy for proper management

of patients. B4- solve the majority of problems as in case of

unclassical presentation of epilepsy. B5. Distinguish psychosis in parkinsonian patients. B6. Design investigation plan in suspected

secondary headache. B7- Manage status epilepticus. B8. Predict myasthenic crisis & bulbar palsy. B9- Conduct research studies. BIO. Prepare scientific papers to be published in

indexed journals. B11. Prepare a project proposal for scientific or

clinical application. B12. Apply the guide lines in preparing a project

proposal. .B13. Specify the management plan in case

discussions according to the documented findings. B14. Use his scientific knowledge to confess his

colleagues in conferences

C. Professional

and Practical

Skills

cl. Write full report including

comprehensive details about patient

presentation. C.2-Apply competent neurological

examination and correlation with

patient's presentation. 3. Apply efficiently the techniques

used in diagnosis of different

neurological diseases. c4. Decide alternative diagnostic

tools that could be applied if ideal

situations are not suitable.

C1. Write full neurological sheet in cases of

convulsions and headache. C2. Write full neurological sheet in cases of

dementia and neuromuscular disorders. C3- Apply competent neurological examination in

cases of convulsions and headache. C4.Hold skills of competent neurological

examination in cases of dementia and neuromuscular disorders. C5- Project the available data to reach to the most

suitable diagnosis.

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c5. Present clearly organized

information in variable forms to

students and peers.

c6- Use various technological

modalities to improve practice

C6- Decide different diagnostic modalities to reach

to proper diagnosis as structural imaging studies in

dementias and secondary headache. C7. Perform electrophysiological studies in

neuropathy, myopathy, and GBS. C8. Apply electroencephalogram in epilepsy. C9- Present clearly organized information in

variable forms to students and peers. C10. Hold presentation skills appropriately.

C11- Use various technological modalities to

improve practice like video electroencephalogram

in epilepsy and structural imaging in dementias. C12. Use polysomnogram in sleep disorders & magnetic resonance spectroscopy.

D. General Skills

dl- Demonstrate effective written

and oral skills for presentation of

scientific information to different

audiences in the field of neurology

d3- Manage scientific meetings &

appropriately utilize time.

d 5- Use information technology to

access, evaluate and interpret

scientific data.

dl- Demonstrate effective written and oral skills for

presentation of scientific information to different

audiences . d2- Work as team leader as well as a member in

larger teams.

d3- Manage scientific meetings & appropriately

utilize time. d4- Use different sources of information like

text, journals & internet to obtain data.

d 5- Use information technology to improve

their professional practice .

d6- Deal with challenges in order to improve

Existing situations.

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Course Content (Units/Topics)

Teaching/Learning Methods

Lectures self

learning

Practical/

Clinical

Small

group

discussion

Others

1- Epilepsies. 2-Sleep and its disorders. √ √ √ √ √ 3-Headache and other craniofacial pains.

Myofascial syndromes. √ √ √ √ √

4- Cranial neuropathies. √ √ √ √

5-Movement disorders by disease type. √ √ √ √ √ 6- Disorders of cerebellum including

degenerative ataxias. √ √ √ √ √

7- Disorders of meninges. √ √ √ √ √ 8-Disorders of upper and lower motor

neurons (motor control theories). √ √ √ √ √

9- Disorders of nerve roots and plexuses,

autonomic & peripheral nerves

Autoimmune diseases.

√ √ √ √

10-Disorders of skeletal muscles&

neuromuscular transmission. √ √ √ √ √

11-Neurological problems of pregnancy. √ √ √ √ √ 12-Heredofamilial and degenerative

neurological disorders. √ √ √ √

13-Geriatric neurological problems. √ √ √ √ √ 14-Neurological otology disorders. √ √ √ √ √ 15- Neuro-ophthalmology. √ √ √ √ √

Please check (✓) the appropriate method.

Student Assessment

Methods of Assessment

Essay Objective questions

Case OSCE/OSPE

Assignment Logbook fulfillment

Others

Schedule of Assessment

Mid-term

Assignment Self learning, commitment & attitude % End of term 100 %

Distribution of Marks

Written Exam 70 %

Practical/Clinical Exam 20 %

Others 10 %

√ √

√ √

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List of Textbooks and References

Lecture Notes

yes

Course Text Books

E1 Garem post graduate neurology merritt

textbook of neurology

Suggested Extra Reading

Neurology in clinical practice ( Bradley)

Journals and Periodicals, others

Stroke ,epilepsia,Brain,Neurology , Muscle &nerve, Acta Scandinivia,Lancet

Course Instructor : Signature:

Name: Prof: Ghada Abd El Hady

Program Coordinator: Signature: Name : Professor dr: Hazem Marouf

Program Director (Head of Department) Signature: Name: Prof.Dr: Ashraf Abdou