The goals and objectives for training in Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry include:
1. Develop clinical expertise in care of patients with brain dysfunction including understanding of diagnostic skills, neurologic and mental status examinations, cognitive testing, electrophysiological testing, neuroimaging, differential diagnosis, crisis intervention, application of time-limited psychotherapy, and referral for rehabilitative therapies.
2. Gaining broad knowledge in the field through extensive exposure to the core literature in neuropsychiatry, neuropsychology, and behavioral neurology. Neuroanatomy and neurochemistry of cognition, emotion, and behavior must be emphasized.
3. Understanding the principles and practice of neuropsychopharmacology, with special emphasis on psychostimulants and other catecholaminergically active agents, cholinesterase inhibitors, NMDA receptor antagonists, anticonvulsants, atypical antipsychotics, antidepressants, and emerging neuropharmacologic agents, as well as the interactions of such agents with other medications on central nervous system function.
4. Participating in a structured educational curriculum that complements clinical and self-study experiences, usually consisting of rounds, case conferences, individual supervision, didactic lectures, and other courses or seminars relevant to training in Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry.
5. Developing an understanding of research methodology in Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry.