One of my favorite rotations thus far in my fourth year has been my neurology rotation. I love learning about the intricate pathologies related to the brain and other aspects of the nervous system. I remember one of the most commonly tested subjects on all of my board examinations was the topic related to headaches. […]
Final Thoughts on Neurology
And that’s it! 4 weeks of neurology are over. Definitely came out knowing that neurology is just not my cup of tea. What I appreciated the most about neurology is how analytical it is. If you understand arterial distribution, you can quickly pinpoint the location of a patient’s stroke. If you understand the pathways of […]
Apprehension About Neurology
As I’m about to start my neurology rotation, I can’t help but feel apprehensive. I feel anxious about being woefully disappointed. Back in undergrad, I majored in neuroscience and absolutely loved it. I learned about neural dynamics, synaptic transmission, synaptic plasticity, and receptor properties. These were taught in regards to basal functioning as well as […]
