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In the spectrum of modern medicine neurology has and will occupy a place of prominence. Because of rapid changes in demographics in this country and in the rest of the industrial world, the burden of neurological diseases are on the increase. It is estimated that by the end of the first quarter of this century the number of patients with neurological illnesses will double. Temple University?۪s Department of Neurology, in accordance with its historical mission, has accepted past and present challenges. Temple Neurology has played a pioneering role in neurological care, including the first minimally invasive neurosurgery and the invention of the first human stereotaxic surgical apparatus in the U.S. The earliest stereo–encephalotomies were performed at Temple University Hospital. Former Neurology Chairman, Dr. Milton Alter, is considered one of the founders of neuroepidemiology and is honored by the American Academy of Neurology with a fund established in his name.

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Residents have the opportunity to participate in a research project.

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Residents undertake progressive autonomy and responsibility for patient care decision-making Technical support services perform nearly all ancillary procedures which allows the resident to spend more time at the patients' bedside.