Target Audience

DMU faculty, staff, students, residents, and the medical community.

Description

Interdisciplinary grand rounds are crucial in healthcare because they bring together professionals from various specialties to discuss complex cases, share insights, and enhance patient care. By involving diverse perspectives, these rounds ensure a holistic approach to patient management, where all aspects of a patient’s condition and treatment options are considered. This collaborative setting promotes effective communication across departments, leading to more coordinated care, fewer errors, and better patient outcomes. The multidisciplinary nature of these rounds supports more informed decision-making, especially for complex cases that require input from multiple specialties. By focusing on patient-centered care, these rounds ensure that the care plan aligns with the patient’s values, preferences, and overall well-being.

Educational Need

Throughout their academic training, medical students gain experience with the neuromuscular examination. Developing the ability to differentiate clinical patterns of weakness based on underlying pathophysiology is crucial for building diagnostic skills early in their training. Recognizing clinical features that distinguish common peripheral nervous system disorders will enhance their foundational knowledge and prepare them for future clinical experiences.

Learning Objectives

1. Review the neuromuscular examination as it pertains to the peripheral nervous system.
2. Differentiate clinical patterns of weakness based on pathophysiology.
3. Recognize clinical and discriminating features of commonly seen peripheral nervous system disorders.

Speaker

Felicia J. Gliksman, DO, MPH, FAAN

Director of the Pediatric and Adult Concussion Center at Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center
Vice Chair of the Department of Neurology at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine

Dr. Gliksman is a board-certified neurologist who specializes in treating pediatric and adult concussions and brain injuries. She works with an interdisciplinary team of experts to provide patients with the full continuum of neurological care needed to treat their conditions. Dr. Gliksman has been recognized as a fellow of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), a special achievement in neuroscience. She is a co-investigator for two studies related to recovery from brain injury.

Biography.

Session proposals are now being accepted for the DMU Grand Rounds series! Have you encountered an interesting clinical case, seen a patient with a unique history, condition, and/or treatment protocol, or been involved with interprofessional management that improves patient care and treatment outcomes? If so, you're invited to help build the series by submitting a session proposal! In addition to the rare and unique, cases of more common conditions are also acceptable, and proposals from external members of the broader healthcare community are welcomed and encouraged. Please click the button below to learn more about the series and access the submission form.