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Abstract Details

Evaluation of the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­AM Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Room Efferent Educators Program: Enhancing Trainee Engagement, Inclusion, and Professional Development in Neurology Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­, Research, and Methodology
P4 - Poster Session 4 (8:00 AM-9:00 AM)
15-018

To evaluate trainees’ experiences participating in the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­AM 2025 Efferent Educators program.
The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Annual Meeting (Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­AM) Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Room was launched in 2024 to foster community, resource sharing, and collaboration among medical educators and trainees. At Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­AM 2025, a novel program entitled Efferent Educators was piloted involving medical student and resident ambassadors who were tasked with raising awareness about and increasing participation in the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­AM Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Room.

Trainees were recruited for this program via Synapse and email; 14 ambassadors were selected amongst the applicants. Efferent Educators attended Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­AM in person and promoted the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Room on social media, supported logistics in the room, and fostered a welcoming, community-oriented environment for trainees and faculty visiting the room. A post-conference survey was distributed via email to assess participants’ experiences in the program.
Nine of fourteen (64.2%) ambassadors responded. Most respondents (78%, 7/9) were first-time participants in the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Room, and 56% (5/9) were attending their first or second Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­AM. All participants found the program to be educational, enjoyable and valuable for their professional development. All respondents felt a sense of inclusion and most felt empowered in this role (89%, 8/9). All stated they would participate again or recommend the program to others. The three most endorsed benefits of the program included: enhanced networking with faculty and peers; increased confidence and professional identity development as a neurology educator; and a strong sense of belonging and community. Suggestions for improvement included earlier involvement, increased program visibility, and clearer expectations for content creation and engagement.
The Efferent Educators program promoted inclusion, professional development, and a sense of belonging among trainee participants in the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­AM Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Room. Our findings support formalizing and expanding this initiative to strengthen trainees’ early engagement in neurology education and active participation at the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­AM.
Authors/Disclosures
Lauren Grobois, MD
PRESENTER 		Dr. Grobois has nothing to disclose.
Hyunyong Koh, MD, PhD Dr. Koh has nothing to disclose.
Nupur N. Goel, MD (Alcott Apartments) Dr. Goel has nothing to disclose.
Lincey A. Wilson, MD (.) Dr. Wilson has nothing to disclose.
Michelle C. Lara, MD Ms. Lara has nothing to disclose.
Jonathon Chon Teng Chio, PhD (Tulane University School Of Medicine) Dr. Chio has nothing to disclose.
Medha Tandon, MBBS Dr. Tandon has nothing to disclose.
Karlos A. Acurio, MD (Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia) Mr. Acurio has nothing to disclose.
Galina Gheihman, MD (Brigham & Women's Hospital) Dr. Gheihman has nothing to disclose.