Neurosurgical education in Ireland; a conference and medical student experiences

Horan, Jack; Murphy, Suzanne; O’Brien, David

doi:10.1016/j.surge.2019.09.003

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“…In order to achieve this secondary, but not less important, aim, our study suggests the relevance of demonstrating the importance of understanding neurosurgical principles for managing patients also in general environments, outside the traditional neurosurgical settings, such as emergency room, primary care, or others. In their study, Horan et al observed that students would benefit greatly from lectures given by other specialists, who would demonstrate the practical role of neurosurgery in their daily work, confirming our suggestions ( 16 ).…”

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Shadows and Lights: Perspectives of Training and Education in Neurosurgery for Undergraduate Students

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IntroductionNeurosurgical education should start during medical school to involve more students, favoring the recruitment of the most prepared and motivated ones and spreading this subject to the future medical generations. Despite multiple investigations, a dedicated educational plan does not exist. This study aims to assess the undergraduates' interests, needs, and perceptions of this subject.Materials and MethodsThe survey was structured to collect demographic data of the participants, and to explore their interest in neurosurgery, their consideration of its importance in medical school, their opinions about the role of this subject in medical education, their needs in this training, and, the usefulness of this subject for their future career.ResultsA total of 156 students participated in the survey. Interest in neurosurgery was shown by 76 (48.7%) participants, however, this subject was also perceived as intimidating by 86 (55.1%). Attending the first 2 years of medical school (p < 0.02), previous interest in neuroscience (p < 0.01), and in a surgical subject (p < 0.01) were the factors associated with a greater interest in this subject. Neurosurgery should be included in all students' education, according to 117 (75.0%) participants and practical operating room training should involve all students, according to 96 (61.5%). The most effective learning methods were considered internship (134, 85.9%), followed by participation in meetings or seminars (113, 72.4%). Online seminars were considered useful by 119 participants (76.3%). Neurosurgery was assessed as a potentially interesting career by 99 students (63.5%), who also considered that it can increase their preparation for other subjects (116, 74.4%).ConclusionsNeurosurgery was positively considered by medicals students, who, however, also perceived it as intimidating and hardly approachable. Demonstration that knowledge of neurosurgical concepts can improve their preparation also in general medical settings and, not only in the field of neuroscience, can be useful to promote their interest toward this subject. A combination of lectures and practical internships is considered an effective learning method, which can be fruitfully associated with new technologies.

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“…ese findings are consistent with contemporary literature but are not being addressed by policymakers and relevant authorities. [5,13,16,34] As competition for training places increases and the number of available positions decreases, the question becomes how exposure and guidance about neurosurgery and the completion of relevant achievements can be made accessible without formal teaching by medical schools. Medical student-led conferences may serve as a conduit for this.…”

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“…[21,32] One valuable platform for interested medical students to bolster their exposure is attending national conferences conducted by student interest groups. [5,13,16] Such events expose the student to neurosurgery from an early stage and provide significant networking opportunities. [5,13,16,34] ey can be an invaluable platform to provide targeted advice to complete various domains of the shortlisting portfolio, providing aspiring medical students with much-needed guidance.…”

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“…In addition, they can give a genuine insight into the life of a neurosurgeon (personal and professional), allowing candidates to make an informed decision. [5,13,16] Despite their benefit, the literature regarding the impact of conferences organized by medical student run neurosurgical interest groups is sparse. is paper aims to describe the impact of one such conference by the Glasgow Neuro Society -a medical student led society based at the University of Glasgow Medical School.…”

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Role of a medical student neuro-society organized neurosurgical conference: The Glasgow neuro experience

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Ismahel

Lub

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Background: Entering neurosurgical training in the United Kingdom demands extensive prior commitment and achievement, despite little to no exposure to the specialty in medical school. Conferences run by student “neuro-societies” offer a means to bridge this gap. This paper describes one student-led neuro-society’s experience of curating a 1-day national neurosurgical conference supported by our neurosurgical department. Methods: A pre-and post-conference survey was distributed to attendees to ascertain baseline opinions and conference impact using a five-point Likert Scale, and free text questions explored medical students’ opinions of neurosurgery and neurosurgical training. The conference offered four lectures and three workshops; the latter provided practical skills and networking opportunities. There were also 11 posters displayed throughout the day. Results: 47 medical students participated in our study. Post-conference, participants were more likely to understand what a neurosurgical career involves and how to secure training. They also reported increased knowledge about neurosurgery research, electives, audits, and project opportunities. Respondents enjoyed the workshops provided and suggested the inclusion of more female speakers in future. Conclusion: Neurosurgical conferences organized by student neuro-societies successfully address the gap between a lack of neurosurgery exposure and a competitive training selection. These events give medical students an initial understanding of a neurosurgical career through lectures and practical workshops; attendees also gain insight into attaining relevant achievements and have an opportunity to present research. Student neuro-society-organized conferences have the potential to be adopted internationally and used as a tool to educate on a global level and greatly aid medical students who are aspiring neurosurgeons.

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“…Diferentes trabajos previos destacaron factores que podrían incrementar el interés de los estudiantes de medicina por la neurocirugía como lo son: conferencias dirigidas a estudiantes 11,27 , reclutamiento temprano en actividades neuroquirúrgicas (como lo son las actividades en el quirófano) 13 , relaciones académicas con neurocirujanos 21 , disponibilidad de materiales educativos y de recursos electrónicos 28 (figura 2).…”

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¿Quieres ser neurocirujano? Un estudio transversal basado en cuestionarios realizados en médicos internos

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Introducción: Existen múltiples factores que pueden llegar a afectar la elección de una especialidad en médicos internos de pregrado. Estudios previos han demostrado que un gran porcentaje de los estudiantes de medicina no contemplan a la neurocirugía como una de sus opciones de especialidad a realizar en un futuro. Objetivo: Evaluar los factores que podrían generar interés o desinterés en realizar la especialidad en neurocirugía en médicos internos. De acuerdo con nuestra apreciación, este trabajo es el primero en el país que evalúa dicho aspecto. Método: Este estudio fue llevado a cabo mediante el uso de un cuestionario conformado por 15 preguntas basadas en escala Likert, aplicado a 50 médicos internos. El mismo ha sido utilizado en diversas publicaciones internacionales. Resultados: La mayoría de los estudiantes considera que la historia clínica neurológica es difícil de interrogar y los signos neurológicos son complicados de evocar. La mayoría de ellos (78%) no considera a la neurocirugía entre sus opciones de especialidad a realizar, por el largo periodo de formación que conlleva y porque puede afectar negativamente la vida familiar. Sin embargo, la mayoría de ellos (88%) reconoce que esta especialidad conlleva un alto prestigio e ingresos económicos. Conclusiones: Este trabajo concuerda con la caída en popularidad de la neurocirugía como especialidad reportada en publicaciones internacionales, y remarca algunas áreas objetivo que pueden ayudar a mejorar la percepción en los médicos internos.

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Neurosurgical education in Ireland; a conference and medical student experiences

Cited by 17 publications

References 15 publications

Shadows and Lights: Perspectives of Training and Education in Neurosurgery for Undergraduate Students

Shadows and Lights: Perspectives of Training and Education in Neurosurgery for Undergraduate Students

Role of a medical student neuro-society organized neurosurgical conference: The Glasgow neuro experience

¿Quieres ser neurocirujano? Un estudio transversal basado en cuestionarios realizados en médicos internos

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