PEDS 436C
Pediatric Neurology
Shital H. Patel
Description from DukeHub
Students will partake in the evaluation and management of both hospitalized and ambulatory pediatric patients with neurological disorders. Emphasis is placed on the neurodevelopmental history, neurological examination, the use of laboratory tests and radiological tools and pharmacotherapy in the diagnosis and management of childhood neurological disorders. Administrative contacts: Kristin Johnson at (contact listed in DukeHub). Students should report to the PEDS Neuro office in the CHC room T0913. Please meet promptly at 8:00 a.m. Pre-requisite: students must contact Dr. Shital Patel prior to enrollment. Credit: 4. Enrollment: max 2. Shital Patel, MD
Skills
- clinicalSchool of Medicine clinical course
AI-resilient: 3 of 5
- Yes: Physical, lab or field work · "laboratory"
- Yes: Live work with people · "patients"
- Yes: Judgment someone is accountable for · "diagnosis"
- No: A craft you practice with your hands or body
- No: Small, in-person format
The checks lean on Microsoft Research, Working with AI (2025), which found generative AI applies least to physical work and hands-on work with people. A signal, not a promise. How the score works
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