Chandana vishwanatham

 Teaching course-          “ CLINICAL NEUROLOGY”          “THEORY TO PRACTICE ” A well-organized teaching course in neurology was designed by me with the help of my fellow senior residents (Dr. Shashikala, Dr. Manasa, Dr. Pradeep, Dr. Vamshi, Dr. Manoj, Dr. Gouthami) with the support of our beloved HOD, Dr. Rakesh Biswas.  The main aim of this teaching course is to create interest among postgraduates in learning and teaching aspects of neurology. I planned to teach them on how to convert theoretical knowledge in neurology into practice.  I organized the course in such a way that each theory/seminar topic is followed by a relevant case presentation and journal. Postgraduates are trained in the theoretical aspects of the topic in the first class, and in the second class, the main focus is on examination techniques, making differential diagnoses, how to order appropriate investigations, and discussions on the management plan. Attendance to these sessions is monitored. Each seminar will be

Our department is a team of 38 doctors (30 post graduates,7 senior residents and a professor), supported by few other specialty doctors who visit the hospital weekly once or twice and interns. In our department of General Medicine the workflow mainly consist of First-year and second-year postgraduates concerned with the patient care, looking after admissions, out-patients, while final-year postgraduates supervise the work of their juniors, prepare for thesis, and final exams. Senior residents and Professor duties mainly pertain to conducting grand rounds, patient counselling , maintaining a smooth workflow, preparing roasters, organising duties and academics. Important aspects of post-graduate training include, 1.The first important aspect being well organised academics and teaching sessions.  2. Another important aspect is developing teaching skills among post-graduates by continuous encouragement and motivation to present seminars, case presentations and journals. This also helps in