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Education Research: Brick by NeuroBrick-A Collaborative Framework for Digital Content Creation.
Ashley Paul1, Natalie Vallejo1, Nana Boakye Agyeman Badu-Prempeh Badu-Prempeh1
1Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD.
Neurology. Education
|December 19, 2025
Summary
NeuroBricks, a peer-reviewed online neurology resource, demonstrated high student satisfaction and improved clinical skills. Required use in medical school clerkships enhanced engagement, offering a scalable solution for neurology education.
Area of Science:
- 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.
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