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"Neurophobia": More Nurture than Nature?

S Conway¹, N Tubridy²

¹University College Dublin School of Medicine and Medical Sciences, University College Dublin, Stillorgan Rd, Belfield, Dublin 4.

Irish Medical Journal

|October 31, 2018

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Medical students develop a fear of neurology ("neurophobia") during their training, not from innate aversion. This acquired perception impacts specialty consideration, with many students finding neuroanatomy and neurophysiology challenging.

Area of Science:

Medical Education
Neurology Training
Student Perceptions

Background:

"Neurophobia," the fear of neurology, is a recognized phenomenon among medical students.
This study investigates whether neurology carries a stigma leading to negative student perceptions.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine if "neurophobia" is an acquired trait in medical students.
To explore the origins of negative perceptions towards neurology as a medical specialty.

Main Methods:

An online questionnaire was distributed to medical students.
Surveys assessed student perceptions of neurology before and after exposure to the subject.

Main Results:

Fifty-six percent of clinical students would not consider neurology as a future specialty.

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Neurophysiology and neuroanatomy were identified as the most difficult subjects.

Challenges in integrating preclinical and clinical training were noted.

Conclusions:

"Neurophobia" is acquired during medical training, not innate.
Student perceptions of neurology are influenced by specific challenging content and training integration issues.