Training

 While there can be variation in the exact schedule for a pediatric neurology trainee, the following represent an average three year program.

Year 1

 Year 1 is primarily devoted to obtaining competence in adult neurology.  Typically, one month is spent on a child neurology rotation (either Children's Medical Center or Texas Scottish Rite Hospital).  The remaining 11 months are divided into one month blocks with rotations involving adult neurology wards, consults, and emergency room at any of the adult facilities (Parkland Memorial Hospital, Veterans Administration, Zale Lipshy Hospital).  Two of these months are on Adult Epilepsy with coverage of the adult in-patient epilepsy monitoring unit.  The exact schedule is determined by the Adult Residency Director and the Adult Chief Resident.

Year 2

 Year 2 begins the pediatric neurology experience more fully.  One month of adult neurology occurs sometime during this year.  This experience is usually as senior consult resident at Parkland Memorial Hospital but may vary depending on the needs of the Adult Neurology program as determined by the Adult Residency Director.  There are 6 to 7 months of direct patient care experiences at either Children's Medical Center or Texas Scottish Rite Hospital.  Electives make up the remaining 4 to 5 months.  Two consecutive months of elective time are made up throughthe Neuropathology elective at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in the Department of Pathology.

Year 3

 Year 3 completes the pediatric neurology training.  Six to 7 months at either Children's Medical Center or Texas Scottish Rite Hospital complete the requirement for direct patient care responsibilities for eligibility for board certification in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology.  The remaining 5 to 6 months are for electives in neurologic related fields and can include research projects approved by the faculty and program director.  Projects may begin in the second year of training.

 The curriculum for the entire program is in accordance with ACGME requirements.  The curriculum represents a broad exposure to neurological disorders in adults (year 1) and children (years 2 and 3). 

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