B.03 The Canadian neurology graduate survey. (17th June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Murray, BJ; Major, P; Poppe, A; Murphy, C; Jenkins, M; Nicolle, M; Watling, C; McMillan, HJ; Yeung, M; Callen, D; Briemberg, H; Tang-Wai, DF; De Meulemeester, C; Brna, P; Savard, M; Sahlas, D; Yeh, A; Gubitz, G; Moore, F; Khan, K; Squarey, K; Deacon, C; Esser, M; Vosoughi, R; Taylor, S; Weiss, S; Hollenberg, E
• Is Part Of: Canadian journal of neurological sciences. Volume 43(2016)Supplement 2
• Page Start: S9
• Page End: S10
• Publication Date: 2016-06-17
• Subjects: Neurology -- Periodicals; Nervous system -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.8
• DOI: 10.1017/cjn.2016.62
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0317-1671

Abstract

Abstract : Background: Planning for neurology training necessitated a reflection on the experience of graduates. We explored practice characteristics, and training experience of recent graduates.Methods: Graduates from 2010-2014 completed a survey.Results: Response rate was 37% of 211. 56% were female. 91% were adult neurologists. 65% practiced in an outpatient setting. 63% worked in academics. 85% completed subspecialty training (median 1 year). 36% work 3 days a week or less. 82% took general call (median 1 night weekly). Role preparation was considered very good or excellent for most; however poor or fair ratings were 17% in advocacy and 8% in leadership. Training feedback was at least "good" for 87%. Burnout a few times a week or more was noted by 5% (6% during residency, particularly PGY1 and 5). 64% felt overly burdened by paperwork. Although most felt training was adequate, it was poor or fair at preparing for practice management (85%) and personal balance (55%). Most conditions were under-observed in training environment. Many noted a need for more independent practice development and community neurology.Conclusions: Although our training was found to be very good, some identified needs included advocacy training, and more training in general neurology in the longitudinal outpatient/community settings.