Explore every episode of the podcast Neurology Exam Prep Podcast

An introduction to sleep medicine for neurology residents and other learners, with Dr. Maamie Asamoah-Mensah and Jeremy Moeller.

Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

A discussion of the clinical aspects of idiopathic intracranial hypertension with Drs. Vanessa Veloso and Kevin Yan.

Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

A discussion of neuromuscular emergencies with Drs. Wayne Zhong, William Signorile and Jeff Dewey.

Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

An update on the diagnostic criteria for multiple sclerosis, with Drs. William Signorile, Dinesh Sivakolundu and Kevin Yan.

Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

A discussion of neurological manifestations of syphilis with Drs. Aaron Bower and Harry Sutherland.

References

1. Peeling RW, Mabey D, Kamb ML, Chen XS, Radolf JD, Benzaken AS. Syphilis. Nat Rev Dis Primers 2017;3:17073.
2. Hook EW, 3rd. Syphilis. Lancet 2017;389:1550-1557.
3. Ghanem KG, Ram S, Rice PA. The Modern Epidemic of Syphilis. N Engl J Med 2020;382:845-854.
4. Ropper AH. Neurosyphilis. N Engl J Med 2019;381:1358-1363.
5. Chow F. Neurosyphilis. Continuum (Minneap Minn) 2021;27:1018-1039.

Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

An overview of episodic vertigo syndromes with Drs. Anand Bery and David Hale. Hosted by Dr. Jeremy Moeller

Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

A discussion of the surgical treatment of epilepsy with Drs. William Signorile and Jeremy Moeller.

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A review of double vision, with Drs. William Signorile and Kevin Yan.

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A discussion of the anatomy of pupillary innervation and disorders of pupil function with Drs. Harry Sutherland and Jeremy Moeller

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A discussion of disorders of cortical visual processing with Drs. Kevin Yan, Vanessa Veloso and Jeremy Moeller. Special thanks for Drs. Sashank Prasad and Marc Dinkin for providing the inspiration and a framework for this discussion.

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An overview of an approach to the evaluation of acute vestibulopathy with Drs. Anand Bery and David Hale. Hosted by Jeremy Moeller.

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A brief overview of the neurologist's role in the diagnosis and treatment of functional neurological disorders, with Drs. Vanessa Veloso and Jeremy Moeller.

Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Further Reading
Hallett M, Aybek S, Dworetzky BA, McWhirter L, Staab JP, Stone J. Functional neurological disorder: new subtypes and shared mechanisms. Lancet Neurol. 2022 Jun;21(6):537-550. doi: 10.1016/S1474-4422(21)00422-1. 

Stone J, Smyth R, Carson A, Lewis S, Prescott R, Warlow C, Sharpe M. Systematic review of misdiagnosis of conversion symptoms and "hysteria". BMJ. 2005 Oct 29;331(7523):989. doi: 10.1136/bmj.38628.466898.55. 

Stone J, Carson A, Duncan R, Coleman R, Roberts R, Warlow C, Hibberd C, Murray G, Cull R, Pelosi A, Cavanagh J, Matthews K, Goldbeck R, Smyth R, Walker J, Macmahon AD, Sharpe M. Symptoms 'unexplained by organic disease' in 1144 new neurology out-patients: how often does the diagnosis change at follow-up? Brain. 2009 Oct;132(Pt 10):2878-88. doi: 10.1093/brain/awp220. 

Kutlubaev MA, Xu Y, Hackett ML, Stone J. Dual diagnosis of epilepsy and psychogenic nonepileptic seizures: Systematic review and meta-analysis of frequency, correlates, and outcomes. Epilepsy Behav. 2018 Dec;89:70-78. doi: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2018.10.010.

An overview of some of the principles behind the design of low- and high-stakes multiple choice tests, with a focus on neurology. With Drs. Harry Sutherland and Jeremy Moeller.

References:
1. Quality and Validity Evidence for a National In-Training Examination for Epilepsy Fellows -- https://doi.org/10.1212/NE9.000000000020009
2. Juul D, Flynn FG, Gutmann L, Pascuzzi RM, Webb L, Massey JM, Dekosky ST, Foertsch M, Faulkner LR. Association between performance on Neurology In-Training and Certification Examinations. Neurology. 2013 Jan 8;80(2):206-9. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0b013e31827b92a3.
3. movementmodules.yale.edu 

A review of mononeuropathies involving the lower extremity, with Drs. Victor Bushlyar, William Signorile and Kevin Yan.

Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

A discussion of the neurological complications of systemic cancer treatments, with Drs. Kevin Yan and Mary Barden.

Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Further Reading:
Taylor JW. Neurologic Complications of Conventional Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2023 Dec 1;29(6):1809-1826. doi: 10.1212/CON.0000000000001358. PMID: 38085899.
Wang N. Neurologic Complications of Cancer Immunotherapy. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2023 Dec 1;29(6):1827-1843. doi: 10.1212/CON.0000000000001362. PMID: 38085900.

An overview of nonvasculitic vasculopathies as they relate to cerebrovascular disease, with Drs. Kevin Yan and Barbara Gordon-Kundu

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An update on determination of death by neurological criteria, with Drs. Rachel Beekman and Jeremy Moeller.

Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Further Reading:
Greer DM, Kirschen MP, Lewis A, Gronseth GS, Rae-Grant A, Ashwal S, Babu MA, Bauer DF, Billinghurst L, Corey A, Partap S, Rubin MA, Shutter L, Takahashi C, Tasker RC, Varelas PN, Wijdicks E, Bennett A, Wessels SR, Halperin JJ. Pediatric and Adult Brain Death/Death by Neurologic Criteria Consensus Guideline: Report of the AAN Guidelines Subcommittee, AAP, CNS, and SCCM. Neurology. 2023 Oct 11:10.1212/WNL.0000000000207740. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000207740.

Kitlen E, Kim N, Rubenstein A, Keenan C, Garcia G, Khosla A, Johnson J, Miller PE, Wira C, Greer D, Gilmore EJ, Beekman R. Development and validation of a novel score to predict brain death after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Resuscitation. 2023 Nov;192:109955. doi: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2023.109955. 

A review of neuromyelitis optic spectrum disorder (NMOSD) and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein associated disease (MOGAD) with Drs. Kevin Yan and Aaron Bower. 

Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Further Reading:

Costello F. Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2022 Aug 1;28(4):1131-1170. doi: 10.1212/CON.0000000000001168. Erratum in: Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2022 Dec 1;28(6):1859. PMID: 35938660. 

Longbrake E. Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein-Associated Disorders. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2022 Aug 1;28(4):1171-1193. doi: 10.1212/CON.0000000000001127. PMID: 35938661; PMCID: PMC9523511.

Banwell B, Bennett JL, Marignier R, et al. Diagnosis of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease: International MOGAD Panel proposed criteria. Lancet Neurol. 2023 Mar;22(3):268-282. doi: 10.1016/S1474-4422(22)00431-8. Epub 2023 Jan 24. PMID: 36706773.

A overview of some of the most common and important inflammatory polyneuropathies, with Drs. Kevin Yan and Kevin Wilson.

Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

A discussion of one of the core neuromuscular diseases, myasthenia gravis, with Drs. Kevin Yan and Kevin Wilson.

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A review of the selected mitochondrial diseases that affect the nervous system, with Drs. Aaron Bower and Jeremy Moeller.

Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

References

1. Davis RL, Liang C, Sue CM. Mitochondrial diseases. Handb Clin Neurol 2018;147:125-141.

2. Ng YS, Bindoff LA, Gorman GS, et al. Mitochondrial disease in adults: recent advances and future promise. Lancet Neurol 2021;20:573-584.

3. Orsucci D, Caldarazzo Ienco E, Rossi A, Siciliano G, Mancuso M. Mitochondrial Syndromes Revisited. J Clin Med 2021;10.

4. Buajitti E, Rosella LC, Zabzuni E, Young LT, Andreazza AC. Prevalence and health care costs of mitochondrial disease in Ontario, Canada: A population-based cohort study. PLoS One 2022;17:e0265744.

5. Tetsuka S, Ogawa T, Hashimoto R, Kato H. Clinical features, pathogenesis, and management of stroke-like episodes due to MELAS. Metab Brain Dis 2021;36:2181-2193.

6. Shemesh A, Margolin E. Kearns Sayre Syndrome. StatPearls. Treasure Island FL: © 2022, StatPearls Publishing LLC., 2022.

7. Davila-Siliezar P, Carter M, Milea D, Lee AG. Leber hereditary optic neuropathy: new and emerging therapies. Curr Opin Ophthalmol 2022;33:574-578.

8. Shemesh A, Sood G, Margolin E. Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). StatPearls. Treasure Island FL: © 2022, StatPearls Publishing LLC., 2022.

9. Velez-Bartolomei F, Lee C, Enns G. MERRF. In: Adam MP, Everman DB, Mirzaa GM, et al., eds. GeneReviews(®). Seattle WA: © 1993-2023, University of Washington, Seattle. GeneReviews is a registered trademark of the University of Washington, Seattle, 1993.

10. Hameed S, Tadi P. Myoclonic Epilepsy and Ragged Red Fibers. StatPearls. Treasure Island FL: © 2022, StatPearls Publishing LLC., 2022.

11. Hirano M, Carelli V, De Giorgio R, et al. Mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalomyopathy (MNGIE): Position paper on diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by the MNGIE International Network. J Inherit Metab Dis 2021;44:376-387.

12. Rahman S, Copeland WC. POLG-related disorders and their neurological manifestations. Nat Rev Neurol 2019;15:40-52.

An overview of some common and important infections of the spinal cord and peripheral nervous system. With Drs. Aaron Bower, Harry Sutherland and Jeremy Moeller.

Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

References and Additional Reading:
LoRusso S. Infections of the Peripheral Nervous System. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2021 Aug 1;27(4):921-942. doi: 10.1212/CON.0000000000000981. 
Bhattacharyya S, Bradshaw MJ. Infections of the Spine and Spinal Cord. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2021 Aug 1;27(4):887-920. doi: 10.1212/CON.0000000000001031. 
Grill MF. Infectious Myelopathies. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2018 Apr;24(2, Spinal Cord Disorders):441-473. doi: 10.1212/CON.0000000000000597. 

An overview of headache syndromes associated with both high and low intracranial and CSF pressure, with Dr. Harry Sutherland and Christopher Gottschalk.
 
 Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

References and Additional Reading
Schievink WI. Spontaneous Spinal Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks and Intracranial Hypotension. JAMA. 2006;295(19):2286–2296. doi:10.1001/jama.295.19.2286
Dobrocky T, Grunder L, Breiding PS, et al. Assessing Spinal Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks in Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension With a Scoring System Based on Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings. JAMA Neurol. 2019 May 1;76(5):580-587. doi: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2018.4921.

An overview of language and speech with host Dr. Harry Sutherland and special guest Dr. Argye Hillis.

Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

A review of commonly tested topics and other high yield areas in vascular neurology, with Drs. Kevin Yan and Adam Jasne.

Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

A review of commonly tested topics and other high yield areas in neuromuscular medicine, with Drs. Kevin Yan and Bhaskar Roy.

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A discussion of the neurological aspects of rheumatological disorders such as systemic lupus erythematosis, rheumatoid arthritis, sarcoidosis and others. With Drs. Aaron Bower and Ariel Lefland.

Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

References and Additional Reading:
1. Pawate S. Sarcoidosis and the Nervous System. CONTINUUM: Lifelong Learning in Neurology. 2020;26(3):695. doi:10.1212/CON.0000000000000855
2. Pavlakis PP. Rheumatologic Disorders and the Nervous System. CONTINUUM: Lifelong Learning in Neurology. 2020;26(3):591. do:10.1212/CON.0000000000000856
3.Karam C. Peripheral Neuropathies Associated With Vasculitis and Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disease. CONTINUUM: Lifelong Learning in Neurology. 2020;26(5):1257. doi:10.1212/CON.0000000000000917

In this episode, Drs. Aaron Bower and Jeremy Moeller pull back the curtain on how multiple choice question items are designed, and then review the ways that common epilepsy concepts may be tested.


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A follow-up to our previous discussion of monocular vision loss, with Drs. Kevin Yan and Adeniyi Fisayo.

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Overview of an approach to dystonia with Drs. Aaron Bower and Sara Schaefer. 

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A discussion of the medications that are used for the treatment of motor manifestations of Parkinson disease, with Drs. Aaron Bower and Sara Schaefer.

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A discussion of cortical anatomy and selected clinical syndromes of cortical dysfunction, with Drs. Aaron Bower and Jeremy Moeller.

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A simple overview of the anatomy of the thalamus for clinicians, with Drs. Aaron Bower and Dr. Jeremy Moeller.

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An overview of the major "Parkinson-plus" syndromes with Drs. Aaron Bower, Sara Schaefer and Katherine Fu.

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An overview of common causes of rapidly progressive dementia, with Drs. Aaron Bower and Darren Volpe.

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A very special episode with our guest Dr. Douglas Larsen, Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at Washington University in St. Louis, who shares his insights on the use of retrieval practice to build knowledge and enhance long-term retention.

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A discussion of evaluation and treatment of stroke in young patients, with Drs. Aaron Bower and Adam Jasne.

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A review of an approach to determining death by neurological criteria ("brain death") with Drs. Rachel Beekman and Jeremy Moeller.

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An overview of the general approach to electromyography and nerve conduction studies, with Drs. Kevin Wilson and Jeff Dewey. A useful resource for residents who are just starting their neurophysiology, neuromuscular or EMG rotations.

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An overview of common and important infectious causes of encephalitis, and the most common associated clinical manifestations. With Drs. Aaron Bower and Jeremy Moeller.

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A review of common paraneoplastic and autoimmune disorders, with some tips and tricks for recognizing clinical syndromes and understanding the fundamentals of diagnosis and treatment. With Drs. Aaron Bower, Jeremy Moeller and John Peters.

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An overview of the phenomenology, differential diagnosis, physiology and treatment of myoclonus, with Drs. Aaron Bower, Jeremy Moeller and Sara Schaefer.

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An overview of common neurological toxicities and toxidromes, with Drs. Aaron Bower and Jeremy Moeller.

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A practical discussion about the many elements of neurological care after cardiac arrest, with Drs. Rachel Beekman and Gabriella Garcia.

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An overview of the role of some common and important vitamins in neurological disease, with Drs. Aaron Bower and Jeremy Moeller.

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A discussion of the role of neuropsychology in the evaluation of patients with neurological disease, focusing on the "high yield" considerations for neurology trainees. With Dr. Stephanie Towns, hosted by Dr. Jeremy Moeller.

A discussion of monocular vision loss with Dr. Adeniyi Fisayo, including disorders of the cornea, lens, vitreous and retina. With co-hosts Dr. Safa Abdelhakim and Dr. Aaron Bower.

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An overview of CNS tumors with Dr. Safa Abdelhakim and Neuro-Oncologist Dr. Nick Blondin.

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The second part of an overview of headache diagnosis and management, focused on the information needed during clinical clerkship. Hosted by Sonya Zhou and Charlie Zhou, with Dr. Jeremy Moeller.

Episode notes:
https://campuspress.yale.edu/neurologycsspodcast/episode-7-headache/

The first of a 2-part overview of an approach to headaches. Hosted by Sonya Zhou and Charlie Zhao, with Jeremy Moeller.

Show notes are here:
https://campuspress.yale.edu/neurologycsspodcast/episode-7-headache/