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Kaustubh Limaye1, Santiago Ortega-Gutierrez2, Maxim Mokin3
1Department of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Radiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis (K.L.).
Stroke
|July 29, 2021
Summary
Neurology training needs a dedicated neurointerventional rotation. This ensures future neurologists are prepared for modern cerebrovascular disease management and patient-centered care.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Interventional Neurology
- Medical Education
Background:
- Recent paradigm shifts in stroke care workflows necessitate updated neurology training.
- Current neurology residency and vascular neurology fellowship curricula often lack sufficient neurointerventional exposure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advocate for the integration of a dedicated neurointerventional rotation into neurology residency and vascular neurology fellowship programs.
- To address the identified gap in neurointerventional training for future neurologists.
Main Methods:
- Review of current neurology training paradigms and stroke workflow changes.
- Analysis of the existing body of evidence regarding neurointerventional exposure in residency and fellowship.
Main Results:
- Evidence indicates a significant lack of neurointerventional exposure in current neurology training.
- A paradigm shift in stroke management highlights the need for advanced interventional skills.
Conclusions:
- Restructuring neurology training with a dedicated neurointerventional rotation is imperative.
- This enhanced training will equip neurologists for contemporary cerebrovascular disease management.
- Implementation will foster high-quality, patient-centric care in neurointerventional neurology.
