Another area of interest for us is development of new materials and approaches for presentation of complex information, such as functional anatomy of the brain.

We expect to be adding to this section on a regular basis.

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 Teaching Cases 

Applying classroom-derived knowledge of functional anatomy to clinical practice is quite challenging for most learners. Educational research strongly supports the use of guided experiences - in which an expert explicitly draws the learner’s attention to key connections - to promote the creation of active (useable) knowledge. This approach helps the learner establish connections between functional neuroanatomy and clinical practice, deepens their interest in the individual aspects of each patient, and enhances their appreciation of pathology and prognosis. 

Case 1:  Amnestic Disorder and Depression due to Cerebral Aneurysm and TBI 

contributed by Dr. Robin Hurley, W.G. (Bill) Hefner VAMC, Salisbury NC

Case 2: Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Headache

contributed by Drs. Matthew Goodwin & Shane McNamee, Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC, Richmond VA 

Case 3: Anger and Irritability 6 Years After Blast Injury 

contributed by Dr. Robin Hurley, W.G. (Bill) Hefner VAMC, Salisbury NC

*new* Case 4: Multiple Blast-Related Brain Injuries with Co-Morbidities

contributed by Dr. Robin Hurley, W.G. (Bill) Hefner VAMC, Salisbury NC

Reference Materials

• Intro to Neuroanatomy - overview, major divisions & structures, general functions
• Intro to Circuits - association, prefrontal-subcortical, Papez, brainstem
• Axial Atlas 1 - lobes, major regions & structures, vascular territories
• Axial Atlas 2 - prefrontal-subcortical circuits, association tracts
• Coronal Atlas 1 - prefrontal-subcortical circuits, association tracts

Webcast Lectures

Medical Informatics 1: Information Design Theory & Practice - Katherine H. Taber, PhD