Family Practice Curriculum in Neurology

Family Practice Curriculum in Neurology is a collaborative effort by neurology and family practice faculty. It focuses on developing primary care skills in evaluation and management of common neurologic problems.

The curriculum is the result of extensive dialogue between neurologists and family physicians to ensure the material meets the needs of both disciplines. Chapters are co-authored by neurologists and family physicians.

Primary care faculty may use the CD-ROM to guide curriculum development or supplement an existing curriculum. Residents may use the program for independent study, using the brief self-assessment at the end of the chapter. Community neurologists may have the program in their offices for residents to review common problems during rotations.

Special features of the Family Practice Curriculum in Neurology include:

1. An introduction in the first chapter that reviews neurologic physiology and function;
2. Videotaped segments demonstrating the ambulatory neurologic examination; and
3. A symptomatic approach in evaluating neurologic problems.

Resident program directors and community neurology faculty may copy this CD-ROM for educational purposes without permission from the American Academy of Neurology or the authors.

The Subcommittee on Education for Non-Neurologists of the American Academy of Neurology, Edward Langston, MD, Family Practice Chair, and Raymond A Martin, MD, Editor, welcome comments and encourage faculty and learners to complete the evaluation form available through the program menu.