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Neurology Exam Prep Podcast

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Study materials for in-service and certification examinations in neurology residency.

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Episode 66 - How Multiple Choice Tests are Designed

April 01, 2024 01:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MB

An overview of some of the principles behind the design of low- and high-stakes multiple choice tests, with a focus on neurology. With Drs. Harry Sutherland and Jeremy Moeller. References: 1. Quality and Validity Evidence for a National In-Training Examination for Epilepsy Fellows -- https://doi.org/10.1212/NE9.000000000020009 2. Juul D, Flynn FG, Gutmann L, Pascuzzi RM, Webb L, Massey JM, Dekosky ST, Foertsch M, Faulkner LR. Association between performance on Neurology In-Training and Cert...

Episode 65 - Lower Extremity Mononeuropathies

February 07, 2024 23:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

A review of mononeuropathies involving the lower extremity, with Drs. Victor Bushlyar, William Signorile and Kevin Yan. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 64 - Neurologic Complications of Systemic Cancer Therapies

February 01, 2024 03:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

A discussion of the neurological complications of systemic cancer treatments, with Drs. Kevin Yan and Mary Barden. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice. Further Reading: Taylor JW. Neurologic Complications of Conventional Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2023 Dec 1;29(6):1809-1826. doi: 10.1212/CON.0000000000001358. PMID: 38085899. Wang...

Episode 63 - Nonvasculitic Vasculopathies

December 22, 2023 21:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

An overview of nonvasculitic vasculopathies as they relate to cerebrovascular disease, with Drs. Kevin Yan and Barbara Gordon-Kundu Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 62 - Updates on Brain Death Determination

November 12, 2023 22:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

An update on determination of death by neurological criteria, with Drs. Rachel Beekman and Jeremy Moeller. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice. Further Reading: Greer DM, Kirschen MP, Lewis A, Gronseth GS, Rae-Grant A, Ashwal S, Babu MA, Bauer DF, Billinghurst L, Corey A, Partap S, Rubin MA, Shutter L, Takahashi C, Tasker RC, Varelas PN, Wijdicks E, Bennett A, Wes...

Episode 61 - Neuromyelitis Optica and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glyoprotein Associated Disorders

September 29, 2023 02:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

A review of neuromyelitis optic spectrum disorder (NMOSD) and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein associated disease (MOGAD) with Drs. Kevin Yan and Aaron Bower.  Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice. Further Reading: Costello F. Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2022 Aug 1;28(4):1131-1170. doi: 10.1212/CON.0000000000001168. Erratu...

Episode 60 - Inflammatory Polyneuropathies

September 02, 2023 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

A overview of some of the most common and important inflammatory polyneuropathies, with Drs. Kevin Yan and Kevin Wilson. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 59 - Myasthenia Gravis

August 05, 2023 02:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

A discussion of one of the core neuromuscular diseases, myasthenia gravis, with Drs. Kevin Yan and Kevin Wilson. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 58 - Mitochondrial Diseases and the Nervous System

July 07, 2023 03:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

A review of the selected mitochondrial diseases that affect the nervous system, with Drs. Aaron Bower and Jeremy Moeller. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice. References 1. Davis RL, Liang C, Sue CM. Mitochondrial diseases. Handb Clin Neurol 2018;147:125-141. 2. Ng YS, Bindoff LA, Gorman GS, et al. Mitochondrial disease in adults: recent advances and future prom...

Episode 57 - Infections of the Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nervous System

May 31, 2023 19:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

An overview of some common and important infections of the spinal cord and peripheral nervous system. With Drs. Aaron Bower, Harry Sutherland and Jeremy Moeller. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice. References and Additional Reading: LoRusso S. Infections of the Peripheral Nervous System. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2021 Aug 1;27(4):921-942. doi: 10.1212/CON.0000000...

Episode 56 - High and Low Pressure Headache Syndromes

May 01, 2023 01:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

An overview of headache syndromes associated with both high and low intracranial and CSF pressure, with Dr. Harry Sutherland and Christopher Gottschalk.    Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice. References and Additional Reading Schievink WI. Spontaneous Spinal Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks and Intracranial Hypotension. JAMA. 2006;295(19):2286–2296. doi:10.1001/jama.295....

Episode 55 - Language and Speech

March 30, 2023 01:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

An overview of language and speech with host Dr. Harry Sutherland and special guest Dr. Argye Hillis. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 53 - Vascular Neurology Fast Facts

February 06, 2023 00:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

A review of commonly tested topics and other high yield areas in vascular neurology, with Drs. Kevin Yan and Adam Jasne. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 54 - Neuromuscular Fast Facts

February 05, 2023 21:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

A review of commonly tested topics and other high yield areas in neuromuscular medicine, with Drs. Kevin Yan and Bhaskar Roy. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 52: Neurological Aspects of Systemic Autoimmune Diseases

December 24, 2022 02:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

A discussion of the neurological aspects of rheumatological disorders such as systemic lupus erythematosis, rheumatoid arthritis, sarcoidosis and others. With Drs. Aaron Bower and Ariel Lefland. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice. References and Additional Reading: 1. Pawate S. Sarcoidosis and the Nervous System. CONTINUUM: Lifelong Learning in Neurology. 2020;26...

Episode 51: Commonly Tested Concepts in Epilepsy

November 23, 2022 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

In this episode, Drs. Aaron Bower and Jeremy Moeller pull back the curtain on how multiple choice question items are designed, and then review the ways that common epilepsy concepts may be tested. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 50: Monocular Vision Loss, Part 2

October 29, 2022 02:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MB

A follow-up to our previous discussion of monocular vision loss, with Drs. Kevin Yan and Adeniyi Fisayo. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 49 - An Approach to Dystonia

September 22, 2022 02:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

Overview of an approach to dystonia with Drs. Aaron Bower and Sara Schaefer.  Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 48 - Medications for Parkinson Disease

August 19, 2022 02:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

A discussion of the medications that are used for the treatment of motor manifestations of Parkinson disease, with Drs. Aaron Bower and Sara Schaefer. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 47 - Cortical Anatomy and Clinical Correlates

July 22, 2022 02:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MB

A discussion of cortical anatomy and selected clinical syndromes of cortical dysfunction, with Drs. Aaron Bower and Jeremy Moeller. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 46 - Basics of Thalamic Anatomy

June 22, 2022 01:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

A simple overview of the anatomy of the thalamus for clinicians, with Drs. Aaron Bower and Dr. Jeremy Moeller. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 45 - "Parkinson-Plus" Syndromes

May 18, 2022 13:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

An overview of the major "Parkinson-plus" syndromes with Drs. Aaron Bower, Sara Schaefer and Katherine Fu. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 44 - Rapidly Progressive Dementia

April 20, 2022 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

An overview of common causes of rapidly progressive dementia, with Drs. Aaron Bower and Darren Volpe. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 43 - Using Retrieval Practice to Build Knowledge

March 17, 2022 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

A very special episode with our guest Dr. Douglas Larsen, Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at Washington University in St. Louis, who shares his insights on the use of retrieval practice to build knowledge and enhance long-term retention. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 42 - Stroke in the Young

February 17, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

A discussion of evaluation and treatment of stroke in young patients, with Drs. Aaron Bower and Adam Jasne. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice. 

Episode 41 - Determining Death by Neurological Criteria

January 26, 2022 03:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

A review of an approach to determining death by neurological criteria ("brain death") with Drs. Rachel Beekman and Jeremy Moeller. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice. 

Episode 40 - Basics of EMG and Nerve Conduction Studies

December 20, 2021 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

An overview of the general approach to electromyography and nerve conduction studies, with Drs. Kevin Wilson and Jeff Dewey. A useful resource for residents who are just starting their neurophysiology, neuromuscular or EMG rotations. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice. 

Episode 39 - Infectious Encephalitis

December 04, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MB

An overview of common and important infectious causes of encephalitis, and the most common associated clinical manifestations. With Drs. Aaron Bower and Jeremy Moeller. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice. 

Episode 38 - Paraneoplastic and Autoimmune Disorders

October 26, 2021 18:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MB

A review of common paraneoplastic and autoimmune disorders, with some tips and tricks for recognizing clinical syndromes and understanding the fundamentals of diagnosis and treatment. With Drs. Aaron Bower, Jeremy Moeller and John Peters. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice. 

Episode 37 - Myoclonus

September 21, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

An overview of the phenomenology, differential diagnosis, physiology and treatment of myoclonus, with Drs. Aaron Bower, Jeremy Moeller and Sara Schaefer. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice. 

Episode 36 - Neurological Toxidromes

September 07, 2021 22:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB

An overview of common neurological toxicities and toxidromes, with Drs. Aaron Bower and Jeremy Moeller. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice. 

Episode 35 - Neurological Care After Cardiac Arrest

August 21, 2021 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

A practical discussion about the many elements of neurological care after cardiac arrest, with Drs. Rachel Beekman and Gabriella Garcia. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice. 

Episode 34 - Vitamins and Neurology

July 30, 2021 01:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

An overview of the role of some common and important vitamins in neurological disease, with Drs. Aaron Bower and Jeremy Moeller. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice. 

Episode 33 - Neuropsychology for the Neurologist

June 25, 2021 20:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

A discussion of the role of neuropsychology in the evaluation of patients with neurological disease, focusing on the "high yield" considerations for neurology trainees. With Dr. Stephanie Towns, hosted by Dr. Jeremy Moeller.

Episode 32 - Monocular Vision Loss, Part 1

June 02, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MB

A discussion of monocular vision loss with Dr. Adeniyi Fisayo, including disorders of the cornea, lens, vitreous and retina. With co-hosts Dr. Safa Abdelhakim and Dr. Aaron Bower. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice. 

Episode 31 - CNS Tumors

April 27, 2021 02:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

An overview of CNS tumors with Dr. Safa Abdelhakim and Neuro-Oncologist Dr. Nick Blondin. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice. 

Clerkship Success Series #9 - Headache (Part 2)

April 12, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MB

The second part of an overview of headache diagnosis and management, focused on the information needed during clinical clerkship. Hosted by Sonya Zhou and Charlie Zhou, with Dr. Jeremy Moeller. Episode notes: https://campuspress.yale.edu/neurologycsspodcast/episode-7-headache/

Clerkship Success Series #8 - Headache (Part 1)

April 09, 2021 20:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

The first of a 2-part overview of an approach to headaches. Hosted by Sonya Zhou and Charlie Zhao, with Jeremy Moeller. Show notes are here: https://campuspress.yale.edu/neurologycsspodcast/episode-7-headache/

Clerkship Success Series #7 - Involuntary Movements (Part 2)

April 01, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

The second part of a discussion about involuntary movements, with Dr. Sara Schaefer, MD. Hosted by Charlie Zhao and Sonya Zhou. Show notes are here: https://campuspress.yale.edu/neurologycsspodcast/episode-6-involuntary-movements/

Clerkship Success Series #6 - Involuntary Movements (Part 1)

March 27, 2021 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

An approach to involuntary movements with Dr. Sara Schaefer. Hosted by Sonya Zhou and Charlie Zhao. Show notes here: https://campuspress.yale.edu/neurologycsspodcast/episode-6-involuntary-movements/

Clerkship Success Series # 5 - Weakness

March 21, 2021 18:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

An overview of an approach to weakness, with Dr. Jeff Dewey and Co-Hosts Charlie Zhao and Sonya Zhou. Show notes can be found here: https://campuspress.yale.edu/neurologycsspodcast/episode-5-weakness/

Clerkship Success Series #4 - Cognitive Complaints

March 04, 2021 22:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB

An overview of an approach to cognitive dysfunction, aimed at medical students on the wards. Hosted by Charlie Zhao and Sonya Zhou, with Dr. Jeremy Moeller. Show notes are here: https://campuspress.yale.edu/neurologycsspodcast/episode-4-cognitive-complaints/

Clerkship Success Series Episode 3 - Neuroimaging

February 26, 2021 22:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

A practical overview of important considerations in neuroimaging for medical students, hosted by Charlie Zhao, with special guest Mariam Aboian, MD, PhD. Show notes are here: /https://campuspress.yale.edu/neurologycsspodcast/episode-3-neuroimaging-essentials/

Clerkship Success Series # 3 - Neuroimaging

February 26, 2021 22:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

A practical overview of important considerations in neuroimaging for medical students, hosted by Charlie Zhao, with special guest Mariam Aboian, MD, PhD. Show notes are here: /https://campuspress.yale.edu/neurologycsspodcast/episode-3-neuroimaging-essentials/

Clerkship Success Series #2: Dizziness

February 24, 2021 03:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

A discussion hosted by Yale Medical Students Sonya Zhou and Charlie Zhao, with Dr. Jeff Dewey. Focusing on practical tips for the evaluation of dizziness.  Show notes at: https://campuspress.yale.edu/neurologycsspodcast/episode-2-dizziness/

Clerkship Success Series # 1 - Loss of Consciousness

February 15, 2021 20:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

The first episode of a new limited series on the podcast: The Clerkship Success Series. Each episode will focus on a different presenting symptom or finding, and we will discuss an high-yield approach to this problem. This week: Loss of Consciousness. Co-hosted by Yale Medical Students Charlie Zhao and Sonya Zhou.

Clerkship Success Series Episode 1 - Loss of Consciousness

February 15, 2021 20:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

The first episode of a new limited series on the podcast: The Clerkship Success Series. Each episode will focus on a different presenting symptom or finding, and we will discuss an high-yield approach to this problem. This week: Loss of Consciousness. Co-hosted by Yale Medical Students Charlie Zhao and Sonya Zhou.

Episode 30 - MS Drugs

January 30, 2021 15:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

An overview of MS treatment options with Drs. Erin Longbrake and Safa Abdelhakim. The focus is on the broad range of disease-modifying therapies for MS. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice. 

Episode 29 - Migraine Therapy (Emphasizing Pharmacological Therapy)

January 24, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

An overview of several aspects of migraine therapy with Drs. Chris Gottschalk and Jeremy Moeller. This covers many of the common and newer treatments, with an emphasis on pharmacological therapy. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice. Due to the sheer vastness of available migraine treatments, there are some aspects of migraine therapy that are not covered.

Episode 28: Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

January 09, 2021 03:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

Conversation between Drs. Safa Abdelhakim and Jennifer Kim about subarachnoid hemorrhage. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.