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Abstract Details

Use of Simulation in Medical Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Across Adult Neurology Residency Programs in the US
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­, Research, and Methodology
P8 - Poster Session 8 (5:30 PM-6:30 PM)
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This study sought to describe the current use of simulation-based medical education (SBME) in neurology training programs across the United States. 

SBME is a growing asset to neurologic medical education and an effective tool to improve knowledge-base, confidence, and feedback for trainees in a safe environment. The current state of SBME across neurology training programs, interest in SBME, and barriers to use are not well understood. 

We surveyed Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ (ACGME)-accredited neurology program directors to determine the extent to which SBME is used in their neurology residency training programs. We surveyed programs using a Qualtrics-based platform on their current use of simulation, perceived barriers to SBME utilization, and interest in increasing SBME in training programs. 

Of the responding programs, 64/75 (85%) reported use of simulation training in their residency programs. Most programs (55/64, 87%) create their own individual simulations, though simulation topics are similar among programs utilizing SBME and focus mainly on management of neurological emergencies. 52/75 (69%) of programs reported interest in incorporating more simulation training into their institutional curricula. The most commonly reported barriers for expansion of SBME were faculty time constraints and institutional support. Additional limitations included lack of faculty training in simulation, lack of pre-written case availability, and limited mentorship.  Most (53/75, 71%) felt that access to a neurology simulation case repository would be beneficial for improving utilization of simulation in their residency programs.

There is sizable variation of SBME utilization among adult neurology residency programs. Program directors in adult neurology residency show interest in expanding SBME at their institutions, though are commonly limited by faculty time constraints and institutional financial support. Future projects may focus on how to best create and implement shared simulation resources to overcome these limitations.
Authors/Disclosures
Nisha Malhotra, MD
PRESENTER 		Dr. Malhotra has nothing to disclose.
Arielle M. Kurzweil, MD, FÂ鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ (NYU) Dr. Kurzweil has nothing to disclose.
Casey S. Albin, MD, FÂ鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ (Emory Healthcare) Dr. Albin has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving as a Consultant for Azurity Pharmaceutical. Dr. Albin has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for Continuum: Life Long Learning in Neurology. Dr. Albin has received research support from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­. Dr. Albin has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care.
Ifeyinwa Asonye No disclosure on file
Michelle Bell, MD (New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia) Dr. Bell has nothing to disclose.
John Budrow, MD Dr. Budrow has nothing to disclose.
Jenna Ford, MD (Northwestern) Dr. Ford has nothing to disclose.
Inna Kleyman, MD Dr. Kleyman has nothing to disclose.
Nina M. Massad, MD (University of Miami) Dr. Massad has nothing to disclose.
Yara Mikhaeil-Demo, MD (Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine) Dr. Mikhaeil-Demo has nothing to disclose.
Rebecca Stainman, MD (Nemour's Children's Health) Dr. Stainman has nothing to disclose.
Zahari Tchopev, MD (Brooke Army Medical Center Department of Neurology) Dr. Tchopev has nothing to disclose.
Briana Wasserstrom, DO (University of Florida Department of Neurology) Dr. Wasserstrom has nothing to disclose.
Nicholas A. Morris, MD, FÂ鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ (University of Maryland Medical Center) The institution of Dr. Morris has received research support from National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. The institution of Dr. Morris has received research support from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­. The institution of Dr. Morris has received research support from National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Dr. Morris has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Webinar Speaker with Kreg Therapeutics. Dr. Morris has a non-compensated relationship as a Editorial Board Member with Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ that is relevant to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ interests or activities. Dr. Morris has a non-compensated relationship as a Editorial Board Member with Neurocritical Care Society that is relevant to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ interests or activities.
Shivani Ghoshal, MD (Columbia University Medical Center) Dr. Ghoshal has nothing to disclose.