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Child neurology training via the research pathway: outcome study
Alan K Percy1, Dorthea Juul, Stephen C Scheiber
1Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35233-1711, USA. apercy@uab.edu
Journal of Child Neurology
|April 10, 2004
Summary
A specialized neurology residency track successfully trains child neurologists as clinician-scientists. This program fosters research careers, leading to academic positions and publications.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Medical Education
- Neuroscience Research
Background:
- The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology developed a residency training pathway.
- The pathway aims to foster career development for child neurologists pursuing research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the structure and outcomes of a specialized residency training track for aspiring clinician-scientists in child neurology.
Main Methods:
- The pathway involves replacing one year of traditional residency with basic neuroscience research.
- Data collected on resident participation, career placements, research focus, funding acquisition, and publications.
Main Results:
- 38 residents entered the program since 1992, with 28 completing training.
- 22 of 28 graduates are in academic positions (faculty/fellows), 6 in nonacademic settings.
- 15 graduates secured external funding, and trainees published over 125 peer-reviewed articles.
Conclusions:
- The training track effectively produces clinician-scientists in child neurology.
- Despite its small scale, the program meets its objective of developing physician-researchers.