Neurology rotation advice for medical students
BOOKS
SOAP Neurology is absolutely necessary for your neurology rotation.
TYPICAL CALL SCHEDULE
The call schedule is different at the different sites at UCSF. Here are some examples of the call schedules. Remember, these might change at any time.
Call schedule at Parnassus: Neuro: 4 wkday calls total lasting until 10pm (get out by ~8-12pm), 2 wkend day calls (8-5pm)
PREPARING FOR THE FINAL EXAM
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Neurology rotation at Parnassus medical student review
1. Tell us the rotation AND site you just completed (ex. OBGYN, Kaiser Oakland)
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2. What books/tools did you use for this rotation? Tell us which ones were absolutely necessary, somewhat helpful, or total waste of money. Also tell us how you used them.
| a) Absolutely necessary: SOAP for Neurology, Psychiatry (Current Clinical Strategies, Hahn et. al.) |
3. Describe your call schedule. Ex. # days on call, what time you realistically got out, etc.
| Neuro: 4 wkday calls total lasting until 10pm (get out by ~8-12pm), 2 wkend day calls (8-5pm) Psych: 3 wkday calls total lasting until 9-10pm. |
4. How did you prepare for the finishing exam/shelf exam. How would you prep differently if you could do it again.
Psych: read the little green book (see above); no need to know dosages for drugs.
Neurology rotation at Parnassus medical student review