AI and advanced technology are transforming intraoperative neurophysiology, but they can't replace the clinical judgment and specialized expertise of trained IONP professionals. Interpreting signals within complex surgical cases and recognizing when a change can put a patient at risk, takes human expertise.
Hear from Josh Mergos, director of the IONP Program, about how a deep understanding of neurophysiology and the surgical environment prepares you to protect patients during critical moments in the OR. Build a career that evolves alongside technology.
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What Makes Our Program Different?
After just ten cases, I'm basically by myself. My preceptors are watching me and making sure everything is correct, but we get a lot of freedom. No one really understands changes like we do... I love the program for that.
I like the technical aspects of the role, learning about electrical parameters, amplifiers, and all these different tools. And it seemed like a nice combination of technological innovation, physiology, and healthcare, which combined my interests really well.
My understanding of (IONP) has definitely changed. When you're learning in the classroom, everything in theory can make sense, but when you're seeing a surgical outcome post-operative — or when you're doing an active surgery — everything becomes very real.
Read More About Ken KrebsThrough every stage of my career, my time in the Kinesiology program has played an important role. I love that I still am using my degree to this day.
Read More About Kyle PatmoreI am extremely comfortable with my knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and my ability to monitor a case because I’ve had so much practice in the classroom and operating rooms.
Read More About Sonaal VermaMOVESCI 110 changed my perspective on the medical field. The class is divided into three different modules, neuroscience, motor control, and exercise physiology, and taught by different faculty members. They emphasized how interconnected the field of medicine and studying the human body are. The class taught me to look more holistically at problems because other aspects one isn’t considering may impact them.
Read More About Morgan HoskinsI could not have had the same success in the IONM field if it was not for Michigan's rigorous program. The level of didactic and clinical training is unparalleled and that was evident when entering the workforce and when taking the licensing exam.
