Neurology Exam Prep Podcast

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.

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 N. Neurologic Complications of Cancer Immunotherapy. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2023 Dec 1;29(6):1827-1843. doi: 10.1212/CON.0000000000001362. PMID: 38085900.

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.

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, Wessels SR, Halperin JJ. Pediatric and Adult Brain Death/Death...

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. Erratum in: Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2022 Dec 1;28(6):1859. PMID: 35938660. 

Longbrake E. Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein-Associated Disorders. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2022 Aug 1;28(4):1171-1193. doi: 10.1212/CON.0000000000001127. PMID: 35938661; PMCID: PMC9523511.

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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.

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.

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 promise. Lancet Neurol 2021;20:573-584.

3. Orsucci D, Caldarazzo Ienco E, Rossi A, Siciliano G...

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.0000000000000981. 
Bhattacharyya S, Bradshaw MJ. Infections of the Spine and Spinal Cord. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2021 Aug 1;27(4):887-920. doi: 10.1212/CON.0000000000001031. 
Grill MF. Infectious Myelopathies. Co...

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.295.19.2286
Dobrocky T, Grunder L, Breiding PS, et al. Assessing Spinal Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks in Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension With a Scoring System Based on Brain Magnetic Resonance Imag...

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.

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.

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.

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(3):695. doi:10.1212/CON.0000000000000855
2. Pavlakis PP. Rheumatologic Disorders and the Nervous System. CONTINUUM: Lifelong Learning in Neurology. 2020;26(3):591. do:10.1212/CON.0000000000000856
3.Karam C. Peripheral Neuropathies Associated With Vasculitis...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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.

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. 

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.

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.

A discussion of intracranial hemorrhage with Drs. Safa Abdelhakim and Jennifer Kim. This episode will focus primarily on intracerebral hemorrhage. Part 1 of 2 episodes: the second episode will focus on 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.

A basic overview of the common trigeminal autonomic cephalalgia syndromes with Drs. Safa Abdelhakim 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.

A useful discussion of common stroke scenarios with Drs. Safa Abdelhakim and Reshma Narula.

Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

An overview of basic spinal cord anatomy and function, and a brief review of an approach to spinal cord disorders, including spinal cord infections. With Drs. Safa Abdelhakim 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.

A review of the peripheral neuroanatomy of the lower extremity with Drs. Safa Abdelhakim and Jeff Dewey.

Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

A discussion with Drs. Safa Abdelhakim and Jeff Dewey on common focal neuropathies of the upper limb.

Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

A high-yield discussion of the most important aspects of the childhood-onset leukodystrophies with Dr. Safa Abdelhakim and Dr. Kathleen Cardinale.

Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Dr. Safa Abdelhakim and Dr. Jeff Dewey help you make sense of the anatomy of the cervical nerve roots, brachial plexus and peripheral nerves in the arm and hand.

Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

A discussion of posterior circulation stroke clinical syndromes, with Drs. Safa Abdelhakim and Reshma Narula.

Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

A simplified overview of common neurocutaneous syndromes, including one way to classify and remember these disorders. Focus on genetics, skin findings and common neurological and systemic manifestations. With Drs. Safa Abdelhakim 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.

A discussion of definitions of epilepsy, seizure classification, and diagnostic approaches to seizures and common seizure mimics, with Drs. Safa Abdelhakim 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.

A discussion of a general approach to antiseizure drug choices, using a case-based approach. With Drs. Kevin Wilson 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.

A discussion of channelopathies, inflammatory myopathies, toxic and infectious myopathies, and others! With Dr. Safa Abdelhakim and Dr. Jeff Dewey.

Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

A conversation with Dr. Jennifer Kim, neuro-intensive care specialist, focusing on neurological trauma and the acute medical management of patients with traumatic brain injury. Hosted by Dr. Safa Abdelhakim.

Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is intended as an educational tool only, and is not intended as a replacement for expert medical advice.

A conversation with Dr. Safa Abdelhakim and Dr. Jeremy Moeller on the first steps in treatment of acute ischemic stroke and status epilepticus, for neurology residents beginning everywhere!

A continuation of discussions on muscle disease with Drs. Safa Abdehakim and Jeff Dewey.

Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Case discussion with Drs. Safa Abdelhakim and Jeff Dewey

Case discussion with Drs. Chris Gottschalk, Jeff Dewey, Lindsay McAlpine and Chris Traner

A discussion with Dr. Erin Longbrake, MD, PhD.

Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Case discussion with Drs. Rahiwa Gebre, Chris Traner and Jeff Dewey.

NOTE: This is meant as a review and educational tool for neurology trainees only, and should not be considered to replace the advice of medical experts.

A continuation of the series on muscle diseases, with Drs. Jeff Dewey and Safa Abdelhakim. The focus is on congenital myopathies and muscular dystrophies, and mitochondrial myopathies.

Case discussion with Drs. Jeff Dewey, Jeremy Moeller, Lindsay McAlpine and Chris Traner.

Case discussion with Drs. Jeff Dewey, Chris Traner and Lindsay McAlpine

Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

In this episode, we review of the most common muscular dystrophies, with Dr. Safa Abdelhakim and Dr. Jeff Dewey.

NOTE: This is meant as a review and educational tool for neurology trainees only, and should not be considered to replace the advice of medical experts.

In this episode, we review common features of the 4 primary dementia syndromes, focusing on clinical features, diagnostic tests, and a brief overview of treatments. With Dr. Darren Volpe, MD.

Case discussion with Drs. Larry Hirsch, Jeff Dewey, Lindsay McAlpine and John Picard.

Case discussion with Drs. Jeff Dewey, Pue Farooque, Lindsay McAlpine and Chris Traner.

Case discussion with Drs. Jeff Dewey, Joachim Baehring, Lindsay McAlpine and Chris Traner

Case discussion with Drs. Jeff Dewey, Norm Werdiger, Chris Traner and Lindsay McAlpine

A case of diplopia, featuring Dr. Chris Traner, Dr. Lindsay McAlpine and Dr. Jeff Dewey

A clinical case and some anatomy review with our residents, Dr. Lindsay McAlpine, Dr. Chris Traner and Dr. John Picard.

A Morning Report Case Discussion.

NOTE: This is meant as a review and educational tool for neurology trainees only, and should not be considered to replace the advice of medical experts. 

In this episode, we review common features of electroclinical syndromes, focusing on the types of syndromes that occur most commonly in clinical practice, and those that are commonly considered on assessments of medical knowledge for neurology residents.

In this episode, we review some very basic aspects of nerve conduction studies and EMG studies, and focus on very common focal neuropathies. Our guest is Dr. Jeffrey Dewey, MD

In this episode, we review disorders of the neuromuscular junction and muscle with Dr. Jeffrey Dewey, MD.

This is a brief and simple overview of the basic anatomy and function of the main cortical structures, and the major nuclear groups within the thalamus.

A comprehensive discussion of headache with Dr. Chris Gottschalk, MD

A summary of some highlights of neuromuscular disorder topics, including disorders of the motor neurons, brachial and lumbosacral plexus, and the peripheral nerve. With Dr. Jeffrey Dewey, MD.

An overview of movement disorders for exam preparation, with Sara Schaefer, MD, MHS