Damasio
Stroke team

Didactic Experiences

Rounds, Lectures, and Conferences
  1. Stroke Rounds: Case-based learning educational rounds in the stroke unit. Stroke rounds are attended by the entire stroke team. It consists of a formal presentation of a recent case in the stroke unit. Cases are presented by residents or medical students and are used as a springboard to discuss one or several cerebrovascular topics.
  2. Monday at noon: Vascular neurology teaching conference. Different vascular neurology topics are presented by fellows, faculty, and residents. Colleagues from other departments (e.g. cardiology, rehabilitation medicine) are invited to present at this conference.
  3. Monday at 3 p.m.: “Vascular Fellows Hour”. This meeting is led by Emeritus Professor Harold Adams. Fellows present cases that are discussed by Dr. Adams and the stroke faculty. This is a delightful educational experience aimed at teaching fellows about clinical skills while reviewing the most updated stroke literature.  We typically hold Journal Clubs during this time.
  4. Tuesday at noon: Neurology Grand Rounds.
  5. Wednesday at 4 p.m.: Interdisciplinary/Multidisciplinary Conference:  In collaboration with our neurosurgery, radiology and neurointerventional surgery colleagues, we hold a regular conference to discuss every mechanical thrombectomy case. Fellows from the Vascular Neurology and Neurointerventional Surgery programs present cases, focusing on patient selection, indications for thrombectomy, and the management of complex scenarios.
  6. Thursday at 4 p.m.: Neuroendovascular Conference. This multidisciplinary forum brings together neurosurgery, radiology, and neurointerventional surgery teams to review complex hemorrhagic stroke cases, such as arteriovenous malformations and aneurysms. Discussions focus on patient selection, treatment indications, and management strategies.
  7. First Wednesday of every month: Vascular Neurosurgery Conference. This meeting is optional for vascular neurology fellows. Challenging cases are discussed among neurosurgery and interventional neurology faculty.  These include surgical clipping cases, bypasses, among other.