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The Johns Hopkins Clinical Neurophysiology fellows are assigned to one of
two groups:
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- EMG/Neuromuscular Group
- The CN fellow with the EMG Group is involved in the clinical evaluation
and management of inpatients and outpatients with neuromuscular disorders.
Training is provided in diagnostic testing that uses the following procedures:
motor and sensory nerve conduction studies, diagnostic electromyography,
single-fiber electromyography, electrodiagnostic movement disorder assessment,
and testing of motor and sensory reflexes and the autonomic functions.
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- EEG/Epilepsy Group
- The CN fellow with the EEG group is involved in the interpretation
of electroencephalograms (EEG) and the clinical evaluation and management
of seizure disorders. Extensive training is provided with respect to
inpatient and outpatient EEG and in the review of video/EEG (scalp,
subdural, or depth) records of patients admitted to the Epilepsy Monitoring
Unit.
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here to view a typical rotation schedule.)
CN fellows in both groups are given the optional opportunity to learn all
aspects of clinical neurophysiology and there is strong interaction between
the groups. Opportunities are particularly available for training in intraoperative
monitoring and evoked potentials, and in sleep disorders
Research
The CN fellows take part in ongoing clinical research projects. They are
encouraged to start and finish independent projects, which, due to the time
constraints of the fellowship, generally involve retrospective reviews of
case series.
Teaching
CN fellows receive daily instruction under direct supervision. Hands-on
experience is provided in the performance and interpretation of various
diagnostic tests and in the examination and management of patients. In addition,
weekly didactic teaching conferences are held by each of the two groups.
The CN fellows are encouraged to present and discuss interesting or complicated
patients or electrophysiology records.
Conferences
Clinical
Neurophysiology Conference
Thursdays, 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM
Neurology
Grand Rounds
Thursdays, 10:00AM - 12:00 Noon
Epilepsy Clinical Conference
Thursdays, 8:00 AM
EMG Conference
Wednesdays, 12:00 Noon
Nerve & Muscle Biopsy Teaching Conference
Alternatve Fridays, 7:30 - 9:00 AM
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