| Training in neurology. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18474847 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The training of clinical neurologists is undergoing profound change. Increasing subspecialization within neurology, the widening separation of clinical neurology from other branches of internal medicine, limitations of exposure to training in internal medicine, mandated restrictions in working hours, and attempts to shorten the training period are likely to have adverse effects on the next generation of clinical neurologists. Despite the need for a broad base in general medicine, discussed here, the exposure of neurology trainees to general medical disorders is diminishing. An emphasis on an algorithmic approach to patient management rather than on educating residents to use their reasoning faculties when applying new techniques and knowledge to clinical practice may adversely affect patient care. Neurologists require broad-based training in neurology, internal medicine, and psychiatry, to ensure excellence in clinical practice. It is time to question again whether they are receiving the training that they need. |
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Authors:
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Michael J Aminoff |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Neurology Volume: 70 ISSN: 1526-632X ISO Abbreviation: Neurology Publication Date: 2008 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-05-13 Completed Date: 2008-06-11 Revised Date: 2009-05-06 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401060 Medline TA: Neurology Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1912-5 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94143-0114, USA. aminoffm@neurology.ucsf.edu |
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Clinical Competence* Humans Internal Medicine / education Internship and Residency / standards*, trends* Neurology / education*, standards* Psychiatry / education |
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Comment In:
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Neurology. 2009 May 5;72(18):1619; author reply 1619
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