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East of England

Clinical Neurophysiology in the East of England 

Clinical Neurophysiology is a branch of the clinical neurosciences which is concerned with the investigation of disease by techniques which depend upon the electrical properties of neural tissue and muscle. 

The specialty is primarily involved with the diagnosis of neuropathies, neuromuscular disease, epilepsy, ophthalmological disease and multiple sclerosis. It also includes the intra-operative and intensive-care monitoring of the spinal cord and brain. It is featured in the BMJ Career Focus (326: 31 May 2003, s183).

Attractions of the Specialty

Clinical Neurophysiology is an expanding specialty with vacancies at the entry level of the Specialist Registrar grade and at consultant level. The specialty allows the development of specialist interests in many fields, including neurology, neurosurgery, rheumatology, orthopaedics, ophthalmology and paediatrics. Unlike some service specialties, Clinical Neurophysiology enjoys considerable direct patient contact. The subject also provides the opportunity for laboratory and collaborative clinical teaching and research. The procedure basis of the work and the association with orthopaedics and industrial medicine provide optional opportunities for private practice and medico-legal work.

The training programme is currently based at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge.

 

 

Essential Qualifications for Entry
Reading List/Useful Links

BSCN - http://www.bscn.org.uk/

Clinical Neurophysiology general website for learning and updates by Dr Adrian Fowle - http://www.clinicalneurophysiology.org.uk/

Carpal Tunnel by Dr Jeremy Bland - http://www.carpal-tunnel.net/

Interactive EEG Atlas - http://atlas.ansuk.org/

ILAE Epilepsy Classification and Terminology - http://www.ilae-epilepsy.org/ctf/seizure_frame.html

JRCPTB: General Internal Medicine

MRCP(UK) Examination: Home

GMC Home Page

Helpful hints

Ensure that you have the correct number of assessments (DOPS and others) appropriately linked to the curriculum

Logbook: You are expected to maintain a logbook record of all procedures you perform. There are a variety of apps available to help in this. Most trainees maintain this on an excel spreadsheet, which needs to be uploaded to your personal library. Logbook procedures to record include:

· EMG/NCS – common and less common nerve entrapments, generalized neuropathies, radiculopathies, myopathies, repetitive stimulation

· EEG - adult and paediatric

· More specialized procedures according to the new curriculum

Audit: You will need to complete two audits

 

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