Encephalopedia: A UAMS Neurology Podcast
Welcome to the official UAMS Neurology Podcast, hosted by Dr. Alqtishat and Dr. Hani. This bimonthly series brings neurology to life through engaging, case-based discussions and focused topic reviews designed to strengthen clinical reasoning and deepen understanding.
Each episode explores common and complex neurological diseases, integrating real-world cases with evidence-based updates from the latest literature. We also feature guest speakers from neurology and related specialties to provide multidisciplinary perspectives, practical insights, and guidance on shared decision-making in patient care.
The audience of this podcast is medical students and residents whether in neurology or a different specialty. Expect our episodes on the first and third Tuesday of every month.
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Episodes
Sep 15, 2026
Sep 15, 2026
23 min
In this episode, the hosts Dr. Bayan Alqtishat and Dr. Mohammad Hani discuss how to approach a consult for a patient with first time seizure in the emergency room. This is part two of a two part series focusing more on the workup and management with the epileptologist, Dr. Faisal Ibrahim who completed his epilepsy fellowship at Cleveland clinic and is currently a faculty member at Southern Illinois University.
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents and medical students. The content should not be interpreted as medical advice.
Sep 1, 2026
Sep 1, 2026
27 min
In this episode, the hosts Dr. Bayan Alqtishat and Dr. Mohammad Hani discuss how to approach a consult for a patient with first time seizure in the emergency room. This is part one of a two part series discussing seizures with the epileptologist, Dr. Faisal Ibrahim who completed his epilepsy fellowship at Cleveland clinic and is currently a faculty member at Southern Illinois University.
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents and medical students. The content should not be interpreted as medical advice.
Aug 18, 2026
Aug 18, 2026
11 min
In today’s episode, the hosts Dr. Bayan Alqtishat and Dr. Jasem Hani, will discuss a case about an 86-year-old female with new onset dyasrthria and dysphagia, who later gets diagnosed Myasythenia Gravis. The case discussion will include navigating the differential diagnosis list for dysarthria and it's different types, then moves on to discuss Mysathenia Gravis disease diagnosis and management
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended solely as an education tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The content should not be interpreted as medical advice.
Aug 4, 2026
Aug 4, 2026
23 min
In this episode, the hosts, Dr. Bayan Alqtishat and Dr. Jasem Hani, interview Dr. Hillary Williams, a movement disorder specialist and Dr. Morgan Bridgforth, a pediatric neurologist to discuss functional neurological disease (FND). Both Dr. Williams and Dr. Brigdeforth have speical interest in FND.
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended solely as an education tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The content should not be interpreted as medical advice.
Jul 21, 2026
Jul 21, 2026
17 min
In this episode, the hosts, Dr. Bayan Alqtishat and Dr. Jasem Hani, continue their conversation with Dr. Humaira Khan, a neuromuscular specalist about how to approach myopathy and muscle weakness, expanding on the differential diagnosis list.
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended solely as an education tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The content should not be interpreted as medical advice.
Jul 7, 2026
Jul 7, 2026
12 min
In this episode, the hosts, Dr. Bayan Alqtishat and Dr. Jasem Hani, interview Dr. Humaira Khan, a neuromuscular specalist about how to approach myopathy and muscle weakness.
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended solely as an education tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The content should not be interpreted as medical advice.
Jun 23, 2026
Jun 23, 2026
15 min
In this episode, the hosts Dr. Bayan Alqtishat and Dr. Jasem Hani, sit down with their guest speaker, Dr. Anthony Davis, a cognitive and behavioral neurologist to discuss the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). This episode is part three of a three part series addressing dementia.
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended solely as an education tool for learners, especially neurology resident. The content should not be interpreted as medical advice.
Jun 16, 2026
Jun 16, 2026
16 min
In this episode, hosts Dr. Bayan Alqtishat and Dr. Jasem Hani, sit down with their guest speaker, Dr. Anthony Davis, a cognitive and behavioral neurologist to discuss early-onset and rapidly progressive dementia and cognitive delince. This episode is part two of a three part series addressing dementia.
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended solely as an education tool for learners, especially neurology resident. The content should not be interpreted as medical advice.
Jun 2, 2026
Jun 2, 2026
25 min
In this episode, hosts Dr. Bayan Alqtishat and Dr. Jasem Hani, sit down with their guest speaker, Dr. Anthony Davis, a cognitive and behavioral neurologist to discuss late onset dementia and cognitive delince. This episode is part one of a three part series addressing dementia.
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended solely as an education tool for learners, especially neurology resident. The content should not be interpreted as medical advice.
May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026
8 min
In today’s episode, the hosts, Dr. Bayan Alqtishat & Dr. Jasem Hani, will discuss a case about a 69-year-old man with binocular diplopia, who is found to have right 3rd and 6th CN palsies on exam. The case discussion will include navigating the differential diagnosis list for binocular diplopia, CN 3 palsy, and multiple cranial neuropathies.
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended solely as an education tool for learners, especially neurology resident. The content should not be interpreted as medical advice.