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Neurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your CareerStaying Up To DateMichael Kentris discusses with Dr. Lyell Jones, Editor of Continuum: Lifelong Learning in Neurology, what is important to learn and how to stay up to date throughout your career in a world where medicine is evolving more rapidly than ever before. They discuss a variety of tools including high-yield summaries, conference attendance, discussing cases with colleagues, podcasts, AI chatbots, and more. 2025-07-0133 min
The Neurotransmitters: Clinical Neurology EducationNeurology Education with Dr. Brian HanrahanSend us a textIn this episode, Dr. Brian Hanrahan, Assistant Program Director for the neurology residency at St. Luke’s and Fellowship Director of Clinical Neurophysiology, shares his journey from resident to creating NowYouKnow Neuro, an educational platform for neurology trainees. Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for emails, classes, and quizzes! Would you like to be a guest or suggest a topic? Email us at contact@theneurotransmitters.com Follow our podcast channel on 𝕏 @neuro_podcast for future news! Find me on 𝕏 @DrKentris The views expressed do not nec...2025-06-2052 minThe Neurotransmitters: Clinical Neurology EducationVirtual Escape Rooms in Neurology Education with Drs. Vasireddy and GortySend us a textIn this episode, we are joined by Drs. Rani Vasireddy and Dhanya Gorty to talk about virtual escape rooms in neurology education, live from the AAN Annual Meeting 2025. Through interactive puzzles and clinical problem-solving, players solve challenges in a progressive sequence to ultimately "save" the virtual patient. Their innovative approach addresses the engagement gap for today's learners while providing immediate feedback that traditional teaching methods lack. Educators interested in developing similar tools can use platforms like Genially, Scratch, or even Google Forms. Find Dr. Vasireddy and Dr. Gorty on Tw...2025-05-0534 minThe Neurotransmitters: Clinical Neurology EducationThe Art of Communication in Neurology with Chris CantrellSend us a textIn this episode, we are joined by Christopher (Chris) Cantrell, a medical student from the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, to discuss the art of communication in medicine, especially in neurology. From provider-to-patient communication and peer-to-peer conversations to documentation and self-talk, we talk about it all! Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for emails, classes, and quizzes! Would you like to be a guest or suggest a topic? Email us at contact@theneurotransmitters.com Follow our podcast channel on 𝕏 @neuro_podcast for future news! Find...2025-04-281h 24The Neurotransmitters: Clinical Neurology EducationNeuro-Ophthalmology with Dr. Manasa GunturuSend us a textIn this episode, we are joined by Dr. Manasa Gunturu, a neurology-trained neuro-ophthalmologist and associate professor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. We discuss the art of detailed history-taking and specialized examination skills, the evaluation of patients with subjective vision loss, double vision, visual field defects, and droopy eyelids – often after they've already seen multiple specialists without answers. We also explore the educational pathways to becoming a neuro-ophthalmologist and the surprising disparity between ophthalmology and neurology training requirements.With only about 600 practicing neuro-ophthalmologists in the United States and som...2025-04-2147 minThe Neurotransmitters: Clinical Neurology EducationNeuro-Oncology with Dr. Ashley AaroeSend us a textDr. Ashley Aaroe joins us today to talk all about Neuro-oncology, from brain tumor classification, to complications of chemotherapy and immunotherapy, to the importance of patient advocacy.Find her on X/Twitter. Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for emails, classes, and quizzes! Would you like to be a guest or suggest a topic? Email us at contact@theneurotransmitters.com Follow our podcast channel on 𝕏 @neuro_podcast for future news! Find me on 𝕏 @DrKentris The views expressed do not necessarily represent those o...2025-04-1452 minThe Neurotransmitters: Clinical Neurology EducationMedical Education in Neurology with Dr. Galina GheihmanSend us a textHow can neurology education improve patient care? In this episode, we explore the significance of structured teaching, effective learning frameworks, and transferable skills that benefit students, trainees, and educators alike. Dr. Galina Gheihman, assistant professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School and neurologist at Mass General Brigham, shares insights on mentoring the next generation and the importance of educating the educators to amplify impact. Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for emails, classes, and quizzes! Would you like to be a guest or suggest a...2025-04-011h 12The Neurotransmitters: Clinical Neurology EducationNeuroimmunology with Dr. Denis BalabanSend us a textDr. Denis Balaban joins us today to talk about a very challenging topic within neurology, neuroimmunology. Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for emails, classes, and quizzes! Would you like to be a guest or suggest a topic? Email us at contact@theneurotransmitters.com Follow our podcast channel on 𝕏 @neuro_podcast for future news! Find me on 𝕏 @DrKentris The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of any associated organizations. The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does no...2025-03-2658 minThe Neurotransmitters: Clinical Neurology EducationNeurocritical Care Pharmacy with Dr. Andy WebbSend us a textIt was a blast talking about all things neuro-ICU pharmacy with Dr. Andy Webb!Check out his very informative website NeuroWiseRx You can also find him on X/Twitter @AJWPharmSome of the resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here:Pharmacotherapy Of Neurocritical Care Series (PONS)Neurocritical Care Society Pharmacists ResourcesEditing by Avani Bhadang Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for emails, classes, and quizzes! Would you like to be a guest or suggest a...2025-01-3038 minThe Neurotransmitters: Clinical Neurology EducationIM Board Review #10 - Neuro-OncologySend us a textAnd just like that, we have made it to the last episode of the IM Board Review Series! In this episode, we talk about all things neuro-oncology including:Presentation Primary CNS tumors Metastatic Brain TumorsMedical Management of Complications of CNS TumorsParaneoplastic Syndromes Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for emails, classes, and quizzes! Would you like to be a guest or suggest a topic? Email us at contact@theneurotransmitters.com Follow our podcast channel on 𝕏 @neuro_podcast for future news! Find me on 𝕏...2024-11-1320 minThe Neurotransmitters: Clinical Neurology EducationPediatric Epilepsy with Dr. Shilpa ReddySend us a textDr. Shilpa Reddy is a child neurologist and epileptologist at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Join me as she shares:The process of training a pediatric epileptologistClinical pearls on dealing with childhood epilepsyTips on evaluating episodes that may or may not be seizuresI was fortunate enough to have Dr. Reddy as one of my own instructors during my fellowship training and I'm so grateful that she stopped by to talk with us in this recording!You can also find her o...2024-10-1642 minThe Neurotransmitters: Clinical Neurology EducationIM Board Review #9 - Neuromuscular DisordersSend us a textWe continue our series targeted at people preparing for the internal medicine (IM) board and in-service exams. Today's topic: neuromuscular disorders!A challenging topic, but getting some basic frameworks down can make a huge difference!Topics covered include:Exam signs to help you localize in the peripheral nervous systemALSPeripheral neuropathyNeuromuscular junction disordersMyopathyand more! Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for emails, classes, and quizzes! Would you like to be a guest or suggest a topic? Email us at contact@theneurotransmitters.com F...2024-10-0739 minThe Neurotransmitters: Clinical Neurology EducationNeurAnki with Dr. Idha SoodSend us a textDr. Idha Sood joins us today to talk about NeurAnki.What is Anki? For the uninitiated, it is "a free and open-source flashcard program. It uses techniques from cognitive science such as active recall testing and spaced repetition to aid the user in memorization."Idha talks with us about the process of undertaking a project of this magnitude and the management challenges that came along with it. Learn more about NeurAnki hereYou can find Dr. Idha Sood on X/Twitter here. Check out o...2024-09-0941 minThe Neurotransmitters: Clinical Neurology EducationBurnout with Dr. Lauren BojarskiSend us a textDr. Lauren Bojarski joins us to talk about our current understanding of burnout in the medical field as well as some of her own experiences. We talk about symptoms such as: depersonalizationemotional exhaustionthe need for personal achievement and othersCheck out some of the resources mentioned below:ACGME Well-Being ToolsTop 10 physician specialties with the highest rates of depressionTHRIVING IN YOUR NEUROLOGY CAREERRESIDENCY PROGRAM WELLNESSWELLNESS RESOURCES FOR ORGANIZATIONSFind Dr. Lauren Bojarski on X/Tw...2024-08-161h 06