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Promoting Growth in Behavioral Neurology: A Path Forward.
James R Bateman1,2, Sylvia Josephy-Hernandez3,4, Liana G Apostolova5
1Departments of Neurology, Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, and Internal Medicine Section on Geriatrics and Gerontology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Summary
Behavioral neurology & neuropsychiatry (BNNP) addresses brain-behavior links but faces a shortage of specialists. This commentary outlines challenges and opportunities to grow BNNP and recruit diverse trainees.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Neurology
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Behavioral neurology & neuropsychiatry (BNNP) investigates brain-behavior relationships, including disruptions leading to cognitive and emotional abnormalities.
- BNNP has been a recognized subspecialty in North America since 2006.
- There is a growing demand for behavioral neurologists that outpaces the current supply.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a historical overview of BNNP.
- To outline current challenges and opportunities in clinical, research, and educational aspects of BNNP.
- To offer a practical guide for promoting the subspecialty and addressing the shortage of behavioral neurologists.
Main Methods:
- Historical review of BNNP.
- Analysis of current challenges and opportunities from a behavioral neurologist's perspective.
- Development of strategies for subspecialty growth and trainee recruitment.
Main Results:
- The field of BNNP is experiencing increasing demand.
- There are identified challenges and opportunities across clinical, research, and educational domains.
- A need exists for practical guidance to promote BNNP and address specialist shortages.
Conclusions:
- BNNP is crucial for understanding brain-behavior links and associated disorders.
- Addressing the shortage of behavioral neurologists is essential for meeting clinical and research demands.
- Recruiting diverse trainees and promoting inclusivity will enhance BNNP's growth and impact.
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