1. University of Michigan Neurology Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Navigational Map:
University of Michigan Neurology Electrodiagnostic Medicine
(Adapted from UM PM&R Navigational Map by Sandra Hearn)
Suggested reading:
“Introduction to EMG and NCS” - interactive PowerPoint by Zach London, Gary Gallagher, and Matt Ebright
“Electromyography and Neuromuscular Disorders” by Preston & Shapiro (Textbook and online supplement)
Dr. Hearn’s website:
Additional (Months 2&3)
Month #1
Month #2
Month #3
Gradually additionally explore:
P&S Chapter 18 - median neuropathies
P&S Chapter 21 - radial neuropathies
P&S Chapter 23 - femoral neuropathy
P&S Chapter 33 - sciatic neuropathy
P&S Chapter 35 - myotonic disorders, periodic paralysis syndromes
P&S Chapter 24 - tarsal tunnel syndrome
Ask us questions as you go!
Using month #3 to read/cement.
Nerve Conduction Studies
P&S Chapter 1
P&S Chapter 2
P&S Chapter 3
Introductory tests (Teresa)
Needle EMG waveform recognition
P&S videos – independent review
P&S videos – review with faculty
P&S Chapter 14
P&S Chapter 15
P&S Chapter 16
EMG video waveform test (and review with faculty)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
P&S Chapter 17
Cervical and Lumbar Radiculopathies
P&S Chapter 29
Intro to Report Writing
Dr. Hearn’s website
F-wave and H-reflex
P&S Chapter 4
Ulnar Neuropathy
P&S Chapter 19
P&S Chapter 20
Peripheral Polyneuropathy
P&S Chapter 26
Martin-Gruber Anastomosis
P&S Chapter 7
Plexus Work-up & Neuralgic Amyotrophy
P&S Chapter 30
P&S Chapter 31
P&S Chapter 32
Peroneal Neuropathy
P&S Chapter 22
Painless Weakness Work-up, including ALS and myopathy
P&S Chapter 27, (28)
P&S Chapter 35
Neuromuscular Junction
P&S Chapter 6
P&S Chapter 34
Blink Reflex / Facial Studies
P&S Chapter 5
P&S Chapter 25
Technical Factors
P&S Chapter 8
Tying Things Together
Robinson 2015 review paper
Adjunct
P&S Chapter 37 - ICU studies
P&S Chapter 38 - pediatric studies
P&S Chapter 39 - electricity & electronics
P&S Chapter 40 - safety
P&S Chapter 9 – statistics