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  • Medical Education
  • Neurology
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Medical students face challenges with variable quality and access to online learning resources.
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (JHUSOM) and Harvard Medical School (HMS) developed NeuroBricks, peer-reviewed, case-based neurology modules.
  • NeuroBricks aim to enhance clinical reasoning and decision-making skills for medical trainees.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Evaluate the feasibility, effectiveness, and scalability of the NeuroBricks Library.
  • Assess student satisfaction and perceived educational impact across two institutions with different curricula.
  • Examine the impact of required versus optional integration into medical school curricula.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study analyzed anonymous survey data from 343 medical students at JHUSOM and HMS.
  • Surveys assessed satisfaction, clinical skill improvement, and learning preferences.
  • Thematic analysis of open-ended comments and platform analytics were used to evaluate reach and usage.

Main Results:

  • High student satisfaction was reported, with significant perceived improvements in recognizing symptoms, interpreting findings, and patient encounter preparedness.
  • Required NeuroBricks integration led to greater engagement compared to optional use.
  • The NeuroBricks Library demonstrated global reach, with positive feedback from students and module developers.

Conclusions:

  • The NeuroBricks Library is a feasible, effective, and scalable educational tool for neurology.
  • Peer-reviewed, open-access modules address key barriers in medical education, particularly in resource-limited settings.
  • The model can be extended to other medical specialties to improve clinical reasoning and decision-making.