Neurosurgical Education: What Works and What's Coming?-Neurosurgical Education: What Works and What's Coming?

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During a medical education conference, several speakers addressed important aspects of modern teaching and developments in neurosurgery. Dr. Stippler introduced active teaching strategies, emphasizing the importance of engaging adult learners through methods such as group discussions and reflective learning. She noted that adult learners benefit from strategies tied to their goals and backgrounds, and emphasized using minimal effort techniques to enhance retention, such as using digital tools like Slido for interactive learning.<br /><br />Dr. Hagelin presented on using structured feedback and training in neurosurgery education, specifically through the Surgical Autonomy Program. He detailed how autonomy is crucial for neurosurgical residents, and how structured feedback helps residents improve their skills.<br /><br />Further, the application of telemedicine was discussed by Dr. Quincy, focusing on how virtual visits can assist in teaching medical students and residents by involving them in patient interactions without overwhelming clinics physically. Dr. Hoffman highlighted the use of virtual surgical planning in craniofacial surgeries to enhance educational opportunities and improve surgical outcomes through technological tools.<br /><br />In the realm of machine learning, Akshay Saave showcased a differential diagnosis tool specifically trained with neurosurgical data, presenting its potential to assist in diagnosis through input of clinical symptoms and images.<br /><br />Ryan Chung assessed the impact of signaling in residency applications, indicating it may improve the alignment of program and applicant interests by focusing on signal yield and interviews in the application process.<br /><br />Finally, Dr. Tavakol raised awareness about mental health issues within neurosurgery residency, identifying high levels of depression and burnout, with female and junior residents being particularly at risk, advocating for department-led wellness initiatives. This blend of educational strategies, technological advancements, and wellness considerations forms a comprehensive outlook on the evolving landscape of neurosurgical residency training and education.

Keywords

medical education

neurosurgery

active teaching

structured feedback

telemedicine

virtual surgical planning

machine learning

differential diagnosis

residency applications

mental health

wellness initiatives

technological advancements