Barrow Outpatient Neurology Advanced Practice Boot Camp

At Barrow Neurological Institute, we believe learning is an ongoing process. This month, our advanced practice neurology providers had the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skill set with a two-day, virtual boot camp.

“I was excited to participate in the APP boot camp,” said Erik Ortega, MD, one of several attending neurologists who presented. “At this time, less than 1 percent of APPs go into the field of neurology. I hope that this session helped bolster the overall knowledge of our clinical colleagues, so that they can not only provide even better clinical care but also attract more APPs to the field.”

View photos from the course below.

Shafeeq Ladha, MD, gives a presentation on neuroanatomy, including spinal cord tracts, upper vs. lower motor neurons, and major cerebral blood vessels.

Sana Aslam, DO, reviews the process of a neurological physical exam.

Sana Aslam, DO, demonstrates the reflexes portion of a basic outpatient general neurology exam.

James Murchison, MD, gives a presentation on ordering and reviewing neuroimaging tests.

Vladimir Shvarts, MD, explains different types of seizure disorders and how to treat them.

David Wang, DO, discusses the diagnosis and localization of strokes.

Justin Hoskin, MD, advises APPs on how to differentiate vertigo, dizziness, and pre-syncope based on clinical presentation.

Justin Hoskin, MD, demonstrates a physical exam for diagnosing vertigo, with neurology resident Zain Ashary, MD, playing the role of the patient.

Kerry Knievel, DO, shares red flags in clinical symptoms related to headaches and advises APPs on treatment planning for migraine.

Marwan Sabbagh, MD, explains how to distinguish different types of dementia based on symptoms and how to recognize acute causes of memory loss.

Justine Chan, MD, speaks about the diagnosis of movement disorders, using neurological exams and other neurodiagnostics.

Michael Robers, MD, describes clinical symptoms and exam findings in common neuroimmunological conditions and reviews treatments for multiple sclerosis.

Erik Ortega, MD, advises APPs on the localization of upper and lower motor neuron lesions and describes treatment plans for common sensory and pain disorders.

Neurology resident Zain Ashary, MD, presents a case for advanced practice providers to diagnose.

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