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A Conversation with Dr. Michael Bowley and Dr. Christopher Doughty: The Subspecialty of Neuromuscular Medicine

December 11, 2023 Season 2 Episode 7
A Conversation with Dr. Michael Bowley and Dr. Christopher Doughty: The Subspecialty of Neuromuscular Medicine
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A Conversation with Dr. Michael Bowley and Dr. Christopher Doughty: The Subspecialty of Neuromuscular Medicine
Dec 11, 2023 Season 2 Episode 7

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In this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we are discussing all things neuromuscular medicine with Mass General Brigham's Program Director and Assistant Program Director, Dr. Mike Bowley and Dr. Chris Doughty! Listen along to hear about the common conditions seen and managed by neuromuscular specialists, the perks and challenges of the field, and which Christmas movies are the best of all time!

Dr. Mike Bowley is a senior clinical neurologist in the department of neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital where he splits his clinical duties between the Divisions of Neuromuscular Medicine and Comprehensive Neurology. His academic focus is as a medical educator, serving as Director of the Mass General Brigham Neurology Residency Program, and as Co-Director of the Neurology Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Program. 

Dr. Chris Doughty is a neuromuscular neurologist at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, where he serves as the Clinical Director of the Neuromuscular Division. In his clinical practice, he performs EMGs and cares for patients across the spectrum of neuromuscular diseases, with a focus on neuropathy. His academic focus has also been in medical education, serving as Associate Program Director for both the MGB Neurology Residency Program and the MGB Neuromuscular Fellowship Program.”

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In this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we are discussing all things neuromuscular medicine with Mass General Brigham's Program Director and Assistant Program Director, Dr. Mike Bowley and Dr. Chris Doughty! Listen along to hear about the common conditions seen and managed by neuromuscular specialists, the perks and challenges of the field, and which Christmas movies are the best of all time!

Dr. Mike Bowley is a senior clinical neurologist in the department of neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital where he splits his clinical duties between the Divisions of Neuromuscular Medicine and Comprehensive Neurology. His academic focus is as a medical educator, serving as Director of the Mass General Brigham Neurology Residency Program, and as Co-Director of the Neurology Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Program. 

Dr. Chris Doughty is a neuromuscular neurologist at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, where he serves as the Clinical Director of the Neuromuscular Division. In his clinical practice, he performs EMGs and cares for patients across the spectrum of neuromuscular diseases, with a focus on neuropathy. His academic focus has also been in medical education, serving as Associate Program Director for both the MGB Neurology Residency Program and the MGB Neuromuscular Fellowship Program.”

Follow the Neurophilia Podcast on Twitter and Instagram @NeurophiliaPod
Follow Dr. Nupur Goel on Twitter @mdgoels
Follow Dr. Blake Buletko on Twitter @blakebuletko

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Introduction
Dr. Mike Bowley's Journey
Dr. Chris Doughty's Journey
Additional training to become a Neuromuscular specialist
Central vs Peripheral Nervous System
Sub-specialization within Neuromuscular Medicine
Role of EMG and NCS in diagnosis
Day in the life of a Neuromuscular Specialist
How to make the PNS more accessible
Challenges to being a Neuromuscular Specialist
Elevator Pitch for Neuromuscular Medicine
No-Brainers