Checklist for specialty placement – Neurology
The top presentations (common medical presentations) and other important presentations that are likely to be
encountered during a core medical training (CMT) or acute internal medicine (AIM) placement in Neurology are listed
below.
This checklist can be used at the induction appraisal meeting to help identify learning opportunities and formulate the
personal development plan (PDP).
Supervisors can use the checklists to indicate which of the presentations were explored during the placement and to
give the trainee feedback on what went well and which areas need further development. The completed form can be
used for reference when adding supervisor comments and ratings at group level for top and other important
competencies.
Top Presentations (Common Medical Presentations)
Please indicate below if the topic has been explored adequately during the placement
Fits / Seizure
Yes
No
Headache
Yes
No
Weakness and Paralysis
Yes
No
Other Important Presentations
Please indicate below if the topic has been explored adequately during the placement
Abnormal Sensation (Paraesthesia and Numbness)
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Physical Symptoms in Absence of organic Disease
Yes
No
Speech Disturbance
Yes
No
Swallowing Difficulties
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Immobility
Incidental Findings
Involuntary Movements
Medical Problems in Pregnancy
Unsteadiness / Balance Disturbance
Visual Disturbance (diplopia, visual field deficit, reduced acuity) CMT
What went well?
Which areas require further development?
Action plan
Comments on overall performance