Sub-Internship Academy: Implementation and Evaluation of Single-Day Resident-Driven Focused Sub-Internship...

Area of Science:

• Neurosurgery Education
• Medical Training Programs
• Residency Preparation

Background:

• Neurosurgical sub-internships are crucial for residency applications, requiring skills beyond standard medical school curricula.
• There is a need for efficient, feedback-driven preparation programs that foster enthusiasm and mentorship.
• A 1-day sub-internship academy was developed by residents to address these needs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To design and implement a comprehensive 1-day neurosurgery sub-internship academy.
• To evaluate the academy's impact on student readiness, enthusiasm, and perceived performance.
• To gather student feedback for future program improvements.

Main Methods:

• A 1-day academy curriculum featured 3 hands-on and discussion-based workshops.
• Anonymous surveys were administered immediately post-academy and after sub-internships.
• Participant perceptions of the academy's utility and impact were assessed.

Main Results:

• 88.9% of participants reported maximal impact on sub-internship readiness; 77.8% reported maximal impact on enthusiasm.
• The academy positively influenced access to mentorship.
• All respondents to the post-sub-internship survey agreed the academy prepared them for success.

Conclusions:

• The neurosurgery sub-internship academy was positively received, demonstrating relevance and utility.
• The program successfully fostered enthusiasm for neurosurgery and provided mentorship opportunities.
• Participants reported a positive impact on their sub-internship performance, with feedback for future enhancements.