Utilization of Simulation in Adult Neurology Residency Programs
Author Information
Author(s): Ghoshal Shivani MD, Albin Catherine S.W. MD, Malhotra Nisha A. MD, MPH, Asonye Ifeyinwa MD, Budrow John MD, Stainman Rebecca MD, Kurzweil Arielle MD, Bell Michelle MD, Ford Jenna MD, Kleyman Inna MD, Massad Nina MD, Mikhaeil-Demo Yara MD, Wasserstrom Briana DO, Tchopev Zahari MD, Morris Nicholas A. MD
Primary Institution: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Hypothesis
What is the current use of simulation-based medical education (SBME) in adult neurology residency programs and what are the perceived barriers to its expansion?
Conclusion
Most adult neurology residency programs use simulation-based medical education, but face barriers such as lack of faculty time and funding to expand its use.
Supporting Evidence
- 84% of responding programs reported using simulation-based medical education.
- 87% of programs that use SBME create their own cases.
- 69% of programs expressed interest in expanding SBME in their curriculum.
- 55% of programs cited lack of faculty protected time as a barrier to SBME growth.
- 35% reported lack of funding as a barrier.
- 32% noted resident availability as a barrier.
Takeaway
This study found that many neurology residency programs use simulation to help teach, but they want to do more of it but need more time and money.
Methodology
A survey was conducted among adult neurology residency program directors to assess the use and barriers of simulation-based medical education.
Potential Biases
Programs that are more interested in simulation may have been more likely to respond, potentially skewing the data.
Limitations
The survey had a low response rate of 44%, which may bias the results towards programs that already use simulation.
Participant Demographics
Participants were adult neurology residency program directors from ACGME-accredited programs in the US.
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