Medical Education 4.0: A Neurology Perspective

Abstract

Medical education faces a difficult challenge today; an exponential increase in knowledge and the rise and rise of disruptive technologies are making traditional education obsolete. As the world nears the era of Industry and Healthcare 4.0, the medical community needs to keep up and prepare physicians for a hyperconnected digital world. Virtual neurological care is poised to be at the forefront of care delivery claims, yet the virtual communication of neurological knowledge is still in its infancy. This increasing digitalization of care and education is both an opportunity and a challenge. With this paper, the authors aim to bridge the gap between technology and neurological education. After a thorough review of recent literature and assessing current trends, the authors propose that contemporary medical education must adhere to the following tenets: Hybrid, Mobile, Mixed-reality, Open Access, Collaborative, Peer-reviewed, Intelligent, Game-based, and Global. We identify and align education objectives with the needs of future digital neurologists. The authors also discuss real-world advances that are aligned to serve the next generation of patients and providers.

Challenges for Medical Student in the Society 5.0 Era

“…In the era of technological advances, a lot of work and human physical and manual tasks will begin to be replaced by artificial intelligence and automation systems. 8 Adam Jezard at World Economics said several primary abilities are needed in the future, namely cognitive abilities, social and emotional abilities, or what is commonly called -soft skills,‖ as well as the ability to use technology. 9 Students, particularly medical students who will become doctors in the future, need cognitive abilities, namely being able to think critically, solve complex problems and cases, and reach perfect Publisher: Universitas Negeri Gorontalo decisions.…”

“…In addition, students need to master IT skills, how analyze data, and use software, because, in the future various health and global medical services will make much use of and intersect with technology. 8,10 A medical student should be educated in Community and Family Health Care with Inter-Professional Education (CFHC-IPE) education program, which seeks to shape and develop competencies related to ethics, communication, working in teams, and roles and responsibilities in a team from the first day at school-attending college. 11 The new challenge for medical education is how to apply the three new literacies, namely data, technology, and humanity, to produce adaptable Indonesian doctors who can meet national and global needs.…”

The PBL teaching method in neurology education in the traditional Chinese medicine undergraduate students: An observational study

“…Unfortunately, conventional teaching methods may struggle to keep up with these latest developments; Neglecting Individual Learning Differences: Students have diverse learning styles and preferences, yet conventional teaching methods often fail to effectively cater to these individual differences, resulting in suboptimal learning outcomes for some learners. [5] To address these challenges and boost interest and understanding in neurology, a shift towards PBL can offer more engaging, up-to-date, and adaptive educational experiences for aspiring medical and TCM students, as well as general practitioners. By focusing on practical problem-solving and interactive learning, this approach can better equip students to excel in the dynamic and demanding field of neurology.…”

“…Unfortunately, conventional teaching methods may struggle to keep up with these latest developments; Neglecting Individual Learning Differences: Students have diverse learning styles and preferences, yet conventional teaching methods often fail to effectively cater to these individual differences, resulting in suboptimal learning outcomes for some learners. [ 5 ]…”

“Classes beyond the walls” – A reexploring method of teaching in ayurveda education over conventional approach

“…Ayurveda graduates being in professional course need to be much involved in the learning. But many times, due to present disruptive technologies or monotonous lectures or any other reason students tend to loose interest thereby they fail to understand the concepts or fail to learn the skills even in practical classes [ 7 ]. This is observed in conventional closed wall teaching where students are passive.…”