D.M. Neurology

Acquire comprehensive knowledge of the basics of Neurology, including all allied specialities related to Neurology like Neuroanatomy, Neurophysiology, Neurochemistry, Neuropharmacology, Neuroimaging, Neuropathology, Neuroinfections, Neuroimmunology, Preventive Neurology, Neuroepidemiology, Paediatric Neurology, and Neurosurgery. 

Possess complete Clinical Diagnostic Skills for the recognition of common Nervous system diseases.

Possess a complete knowledge of all the commonly used Neurophysiological diagnostic Tests like Electroencephalography, Electroneurography, Electromyography, and Cerebral evoked potentials.

Acquire skills in the performance and interpretation of special investigations such as Polysomnography, Video EEG monitoring, EEG-Telemetry, autonomic function tests, Transcranial Doppler tests

Acquire skills in interpretation of common neuroimaging investigations such as CT scanning, MRI scanning, MR and Digital subtraction angiography, Myelography, MR spectroscopy and Single Photon Emission Computerised Tomography.

Acquire skills in invasive procedures such as lumbar puncture, intrathecal drug administration, CSF manometry; performing digital subtraction angiography, intra venous and intraarterial thrombolysis; assisting in endovascular thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke, and Nerve and muscle biopsy and their interpretation of relevant histopathology;

Acquire exposure in sophisticated neuromodulation procedures such as planning of deep brain stmulation, vagal nerve stimulation;.

Able to apply sound clinical judgement and recommend rational cost effective investigations for the diagnosis and management of Neurology cases in the OPD, Wards, Emergency Room and Intensive Care unit.