Develop and demonstrate an advanced understanding of materials important in clinical electromyography, including anatomy, muscle and nerve pathology, neuromuscular physiology, electrophysiology, and instrumentation. Medical Knowledge Develop an understanding of medications and treatments commonly used in patients with spinal cord injuries. Become familiar with the indications for nerve and muscle biopsy and the interpretation of pathological specimens. Gain advanced knowledge in the interpretation of EMG and NCS. (Medical knowledge objectives pertaining to EMG are listed separately.) Assess diagnostic information critically and constructively. Recognize psychosocial aspects of illness. Critically evaluate the medical literature and apply new knowledge to the delivery of safe and effective patient care. Acquire knowledge of important principles of neuroscience as they pertain to neuromuscular disease, including neurochemistry, neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, neuropharmacology, and molecular neuroscience. Practice-Based Learning and Improvement Critically evaluate the care of patients. Appraise and assimilate scientific evidence and continuously improve patient care delivered on the basis of ongoing self-evaluation and learning. Use knowledge to educate patient families, medical students, allied health personnel, peers, and other health professionals as appropriate. Identify strengths, deficiencies, and limits of your knowledge and expertise Be receptive to constructive criticism (formative evaluation feedback) regarding the care of patients and physician performance. Set learning and improvement goals and identify and perform activities appropriate to meeting these goals. Become familiar with key resources in the neurological and physiatric literature and develop the ability to search the literature for more detailed and current information using resources and reference texts. Attend didactic conferences on neuromuscular and rehabilitation topics and neuropathology conference. Interpersonal and Communication Skills Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange and collaboration with patients, families, and other health professionals. These skills include the ability to communicate effectively across a broad range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and with physicians, health professionals, and health related agencies. Maintain comprehensive, timely, articulate EMG reports. Develop advanced skills in reporting needle EMG and nerve conduction study results, including indications for electrodiagnostic studies, a summary of the data, and a diagnostic interpretation. Report significant outpatient EMG results to the referring physician in a timely fashion. Work effectively as a member of a healthcare team and serve appropriately as a consultant to other physicians and health professionals. Professionalism Be committed to carrying out professional responsibilities and adhering to ethical principles.
Develop and demonstrate an advanced understanding of materials important in clinical electromyography, including anatomy, muscle and nerve pathology, neuromuscular physiology, electrophysiology, and instrumentation. Medical Knowledge Develop an understanding of medications and treatments commonly used in patients with spinal cord injuries. Become familiar with the indications for nerve and muscle biopsy and the interpretation of pathological specimens. Gain advanced knowledge in the interpretation of EMG and NCS. (Medical knowledge objectives pertaining to EMG are listed separately.) Assess diagnostic information critically and constructively. Recognize psychosocial aspects of illness. Critically evaluate the medical literature and apply new knowledge to the delivery of safe and effective patient care. Acquire knowledge of important principles of neuroscience as they pertain to neuromuscular disease, including neurochemistry, neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, neuropharmacology, and molecular neuroscience. Practice-Based Learning and Improvement Critically evaluate the care of patients. Appraise and assimilate scientific evidence and continuously improve patient care delivered on the basis of ongoing self-evaluation and learning. Use knowledge to educate patient families, medical students, allied health personnel, peers, and other health professionals as appropriate. Identify strengths, deficiencies, and limits of your knowledge and expertise Be receptive to constructive criticism (formative evaluation feedback) regarding the care of patients and physician performance. Set learning and improvement goals and identify and perform activities appropriate to meeting these goals. Become familiar with key resources in the neurological and physiatric literature and develop the ability to search the literature for more detailed and current information using resources and reference texts. Attend didactic conferences on neuromuscular and rehabilitation topics and neuropathology conference. Interpersonal and Communication Skills Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange and collaboration with patients, families, and other health professionals. These skills include the ability to communicate effectively across a broad range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and with physicians, health professionals, and health related agencies. Maintain comprehensive, timely, articulate EMG reports. Develop advanced skills in reporting needle EMG and nerve conduction study results, including indications for electrodiagnostic studies, a summary of the data, and a diagnostic interpretation. Report significant outpatient EMG results to the referring physician in a timely fashion. Work effectively as a member of a healthcare team and serve appropriately as a consultant to other physicians and health professionals. Professionalism Be committed to carrying out professional responsibilities and adhering to ethical principles.