Neurology - Child Neurology w/ Dr. Douglas Larsen

This episode will help you stand out in the clinic and on the wards of your Child Neurology rotation. Dr. Larsen gives us expert tips on the pediatric neurology exam, common pitfalls that students make, and dives deep into the diagnosis and management of epilepsy in children.

Join us in learning how we can prepare for our time in child neurology, and hear lots of tips and tricks for ways to stand out and impress your preceptors, and how you can actually be an invaluable member of the team. After listening to this episode, you should feel confident on your first day with pediatric neurology patients.

Dr. Douglas Larsen is a pediatric neurologist at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. He is very involved with medical student and resident education, with a masters in education and he serves as the vice chair of education in the department of neurology. He is a passionate educator as you will hear in the episode. We hope you enjoy!

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Book/Resource recommendation: 
“Fenichel’s Clinical Pediatric Neurology” by J. Eric Piña-Garza & Kaitlin C. James
“Neurologic Exam” (video series) by the University of Utah