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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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
واالعتمادهيئة القومية لضمان جودة التعليم ال
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
واالعتمادهيئة القومية لضمان جودة التعليم ال
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
واالعتمادهيئة القومية لضمان جودة التعليم ال
participation in professional organizations. e4. Follow the ethical, religious and law regulations when dealing with neurological patient and their relatives.
واالعتمادهيئة القومية لضمان جودة التعليم ال
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:
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
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
√ √
√ √
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:
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
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
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
√
√
√
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:
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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,
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
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.
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
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10- geriatric neurology √ √ √ √ √
11 - Neuro-otology & neuro-
ophthalmology √ √ √ √ √
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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:
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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10-Disorders of skeletal muscles&
neuromuscular transmission. √ √ √ √ √
11-Neurological problems of pregnancy. √ √ √ √ √ 12-Heredofamilial and degenerative