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Training in Neurology: Neuro Day: An Innovative Curriculum Connecting Medical Students With Patients.
Jessica Frey1, Brandon Neeley2, Amna Umer2
1From the Departments of Neurology (J.F., B.N., G.P., A.M.), Pediatrics and Research (A.U.), Neuroscience (J.W.L.), and Medical Education (A.L.), West Virginia University, Morgantown. jessfrey.wvu@gmail.com.
Neurology
|March 9, 2021
Summary
Neuro Day significantly increased first-year medical students' interest in neurology and comfort with the neurologic examination. This educational model effectively reduces fear and encourages future neurology careers.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Neurology Training
- Student Engagement
Background:
- Medical students often lack early exposure to neurology.
- Interest in neurology as a specialty can be influenced by educational experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess if patient interaction, neurologic examination exposure, and mentorship increase first-year medical student interest in neurology.
- Evaluate the impact of the "Neuro Day" program on student perceptions and knowledge.
Main Methods:
- "Neuro Day" featured a flipped classroom for neurologic examination and patient encounters.
- First-year medical students were surveyed before and after the program.
Main Results:
- Interest in neurology increased from 78% to 85% (p=0.034).
- Knowledge of clinical neurology rose from 45% to 63.1% (p<0.0001).
- Comfort with neurologic exams improved from 30% to 78.4% (p<0.0001), and fear decreased from 46% to 26% (p<0.0001).
Conclusions:
- "Neuro Day" is a feasible and effective medical education model.
- The program successfully increased student interest and decreased fear of neurology.
- This approach may encourage more students to pursue neurology careers.
