Hi everyone and welcome to my course! I am a veterinary neurologist and neurosurgeon with a strong passion for teaching. I spent a year as an assistant professor before moving to private practice. I hope to continue teaching different elements of veterinary neurology with this series.

Veterinary neurology can be a daunting subject. A  term known as "neurophobia" was coined in the 90's when medical students would freeze and lack the ability to apply their knowledge to clinical situations! Similarly, this appears to be the case amongst veterinary students. In my lectures, I hope to convey veterinary neurology in a concise yet informative way.

Neurology is a subject that is "anatomy-heavy". It is thus important to have a undertanding of the neuroanatomical pathways. As part of this course, I have included my visual aids and diagrams to assist with your learning.

By the end of the course, my goal is that every student will be able to:

• Learn how to accurately neurolocalize

• Understand the function of specific regions of the brain (forebrain, cerebellum, brainstem and vestibular system) and spinal cord

• Recognize dysfunction of the brain and spinal cord in companion animals

• Relate clinical neuroanatomy with your neurological examination

• Practice what you've learn with case studies at the end of the lectures