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P.011 Evaluation of educational needs in neurology in the province of Quebec: a survey-based study

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 June 2016

P Gros
Affiliation:
(Montreal)
S Reiter-Campeau
Affiliation:
(Montreal)
D Hamad
Affiliation:
(Montreal)
L Carmant
Affiliation:
(Montreal)
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Abstract

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Background: In contrast with 56% of US medical schools, most Canadian medical schools do not offer a required clerkship neurology rotation. This study aims to assess the need for additional clinical neurology training in Quebec medical schools. Methods: Third and fourth year medical students from the province of Quebec completed surveys inquiring about accumulated theoretical teaching time, clinical neurology exposure, self-reported neurological examination proficiency and interest in additional training. Results: 66 students answered the survey. 43% were from Université de Montréal, 18 % from McGill University, 14% from Université Laval and 24% from Université de Sherbrooke. For theoretical teaching, 44% reported at least 60 hours (h) of teaching, 44% reported 40 to 60 h and 23% reported 10 to 40 h. For clinical exposure, 24% reported at least 60 h, 8% reported 40 to 60 h, 40% reported 10 to 40 h and 29% reported less than 10 h. Most students reported being comfortable with their neurological examination skills (58%) but still 41% were uncertain or felt uncomfortable. 80% indicated interest in receiving additional clinical exposure. Conclusions: Amongst Quebec medical students, clinical neurology exposure is likely insufficient. An important proportion of students remain uncomfortable with the neurological examination and most students are interested in additional neurological training.

Type
Poster Presentations
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Copyright © The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences Inc. 2016