Clinical Neurology

[Frederic Laureano]

HarmeetSingh, MD is a neurology specialist with over 20 years of professional experience. Dedicated to helping his patients regain control of their lives, Dr. Singh provides the latest in neurological treatment options along with compassionate, patient-centered care at Clinical Neurology, in Leesburg, Virginia.

As a neurology specialist, Dr. Singh understands the exhausting nature of living with chronic conditions and he works hard to offer an array of cutting-edge and alternative treatment options to let his patients have a direct role in how they receive comfort and care. Whether it's acupuncture, Botox, or more classic treatment options for neurological conditions, Dr. Singh knows that each treatment option has its place.

Combining experience in a wide variety of treatment and testing options with friendly, knowledgeable staff and a focus on personalized patient care, Dr. Singh is the leading neurology outpatient doctor in northern Virginia. Clinical Neurology is currently accepting new patients from Leesburg, Lansdowne, Ashburn, Purcellville, Sterling, Herndon and surrounding areas.

The Johns Hopkins Department of Neurology Division of Advanced Clinical Neurology serves patients affected by a wide range of common and rare neurological disorders, especially those that do not clearly fit within a single neurological subspecialty.

With the goal of providing the right neurological care in the right setting for each patient, our team of highly trained academic neurology generalists provides you with timely access to diagnosis and treatment with an emphasis on continuity of care. Services include inpatient and urgent consultation, acute hospitalization and clinical follow-up.

Established in 2012, the general inpatient neurology instructorship at Johns Hopkins includes specialty training in inpatient neurology as well as experience in urgent neurological consultation and post-hospitalization follow-up care in the outpatient clinic.

This course gives students a detailed understanding of the human nervous system, neurological disease, and the treatments for these conditions. You will cover the fundamental science of neurological disease and bring this knowledge to life by attending NHS clinics to learn from patients and the clinicians treating them.

Students can complete a 15-week research project at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital or within the Sheffield Institute of Translational Neuroscience (SITraN), an internationally recognised centre of excellence for neuroscience research. Some students are involved in research with patients to understand their experience of their condition or the effects of treatments. Others conduct systematic reviews or data analysis or work with healthy volunteers.

Knowledge of the neuroanatomy of the central nervous system is fundamental to neuroscience. This module will combine a lecture series on basic and functional neuroanatomy, neuroimaging, peripheral neuroanatomy and basic neuroscience with practical demonstrations of the human brain and spinal cord using models and prosections. This will enable students to acquire an in-depth and critical understanding of functional neuroanatomy.

Clinical Neurology requires the ability to critically analyse clinical research papers. This module will enable students to develop these critical research skills.

Cerebrovascular disease is a common cause of death and disability. In recent years, great progress has been made in both prevention and acute management of cerebrovascular disease. Epilepsy is a common cause of morbidity in individuals of all ages. Correctly characterising can be difficult as can identifying the most appropriate treatment. This module provides practical exposure to expert specialist clinics in conditions such as TIA, stroke and epilepsy, in combination with lectures covering key aspects of these disorders and recent research insights. The aim is to facilitate the students understanding how laboratory breakthroughs have been translated into clinical benefits for patients in the modern treatment of these conditions.

Inflammatory diseases of the nervous system are a common cause of disability, often in young people. In recent years, great progress has been made in elucidating the pathological mechanisms underlying neuroinflammation, which has led to new treatments and a better understanding of links with the neurodegenerative processes discussed in other modules. Non-inflammatory disorders of the peripheral nervous system will also be covered. This module provides practical exposure to expert specialist clinics in conditions such as multiple sclerosis, autoimmune ataxia, muscle disease and peripheral neuropathy, in combination with lectures summarising recent research insights. The module will also facilitate the students understanding how laboratory breakthroughs have been translated into clinical benefits for patients in the modern treatment of neuroinflammatory disease.

Neurodegenerative diseases increase in prevalence with age and as such are increasing rapidly with the ageing population. They result in a large number of years of disability and resulting burden on families, carers, health and social care costs. This module provides practical clinical teaching on diagnosis and management of these disorders. This is enhanced with exposure to expert specialist clinics, including those for motor neuron disease (MND), Parkinson's disease (PD), dementia and Huntington's disease. Additionally the student will have clinical tutorials and lectures on the pathophysiology underlying the selective neuronal loss in these conditions.

A limited number of laboratory-based projects may be available, based at the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN); a state-of-the-art translational neuroscience facility.

The research project is assessed from the written dissertation and research presentation. The project provides opportunities such as experiencing research first-hand, developing data collection and analysis skills, academic writing and presentation skills. Many students go on to present their work at conferences or be involved in improving care for patients.

Candidates undertaking the Clinical Neurology Experiential Learning Module [CNELM] are required to have or be studying for an MBChB or equivalent degree, to be eligible for registration with the GMC and to have completed a CRB check.

The CNELM is assessed by means of a portfolio (50%) and a 6000-word dissertation (50%) on an aspect of the sub-speciality chosen for the module. The portfolio will contain a reflective log, anonymised details of cases seen and work-based assessments in line with postgraduate medical portfolios used in the NHS. Some doctors apply to have the CNELM recognised by the GMC as a clinical attachment and the CNELM provides an experience that has helped many obtain NHS jobs.

The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it's up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research; funding changes; professional accreditation requirements; student or employer feedback; outcomes of reviews; and variations in staff or student numbers. In the event of any change we'll consult and inform students in good time and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption.

Clinicians can use the course to develop sub-speciality experience in neurology. Some have joined the NHS Scientific Training Programmes in neurophysiology and audiology or gone on to train in other NHS roles such as as nurses and physician associates.

The course is also great preparation for a career in neuroscience and clinical research, and roles ranging from laboratory science to clinical trials. Many of our graduates go on to complete a PhD and work at top universities and research institutes. Others work as researchers in the healthcare industry or the NHS.

As well as graduating from Sheffield with a medical degree, Sarah intercalated her studies, spending a year broadening her understanding of neurological disorders with a masters in Clinical Neurology.

Hassan graduated from our Clinical Neurology course with Distinction in 2022. He credits the course as giving him the confidence, knowledge, and passion needed to pursue a career in neurology and higher education.

For Route A: You need at least a 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant science subject (eg neuroscience, psychology, biomedical science, medicine) or an MBChB degree. We also accept medical students who wish to intercalate their studies. A 2:2 degree may be acceptable depending on an interview and assessment of your previous experience in areas related to the course.

Recognition of professional qualifications: from 1 January 2021, in order to have any UK professional qualifications recognised for work in an EU country across a number of regulated and other professions you need to apply to the host country for recognition. Read information from the UK government and the EU Regulated Professions Database.

The annual Contemporary Clinical Neurology Symposium offered by the Department of Neurology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is designed to provide practicing neurologists with the most up-to-date information for the diagnosis and management of the patient with neurologic conditions. Each day is built around a specific clinical topic presented by VUMC faculty.

Vanderbilt's Contemporary Clinical Neurology Symposium is designed primarily for practicing neurologists. Other neurology health care providers including fellows, residents, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners also benefit. Over the past 45 years, neurologists from the Southeast and Eastern seaboard have attended this symposium.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Vanderbilt University Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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