Abstract Details

Title How to build a residency training track for future Neurohospitalists: an AAN survey

Topic General Neurology

Presentation(s) General Neurology Posters (7:00 AM-5:00 PM)

Poster/Presentation
Number 037

Objective To gather expert opinion from US Neurologists on how to shape training for future Neurohospitalists.

Background A career as a Neurohospitalist is quickly becoming a popular choice for many newly graduated Neurology residents and is a rapidly expanding field. While Neurohospitalist fellowships have been established, there are relatively few available, and they do not yet have board certification. While these fellowships potentially offer training in healthcare delivery, skills across multiple subspecialties, and academic practice, some larger and/or busier programs may have the resources to provide this training during residency.

Design/Methods 10-question survey of US Neurologists via the AAN synapse (Neurohospitalist, Stroke and Critical care sections), about the formation of a Hospitalist training track. Questions included demographic information, which rotations should be focused on inside and outside Neurology, and which, if any, fellowships should be considered.

Results

There were 73 respondents to the survey. 82% were fellowship trained, of which 9% had completed the Neurohospitalist program. 61% felt that residency prepared graduates for Neurohospitalist practice but could be better.

For neurology rotations to emphasize, top 5 choices were:

1. Stroke

2. EEG

3. Neuro Critical Care

4. Neuroradiology

5. Neuroimmunology

For outside rotations, top choices were:

1. Hospital Medicine

2. Neurosurgery

3. Palliative

4. MICU

5. Infectious Diseases

40% stated that a neurohospitalist fellowship would be most beneficial. 16% voted for vascular neurology, 5% for clinical neurophysiology, and 25% for no fellowship at all.

Conclusions

The potential to deliver a dedicated Neurohospitalist training track within residency does exist; However, the majority selected that either a Neurohospitalist or Vascular fellowship should be considered, suggesting that the skills, experience and in some cases certification provided by fellowship can not be easily replaced. As this track and others like it are established, this could become a standardized training method for future Neurohospitalists.

Authors/Disclosures
Jonathan Donnelly, MBBS (Rochester Regional Health - Unity Hospital) PRESENTER	Dr. Donnelly has nothing to disclose.
Michael L. Palm, MD, FAAN (UT Health San Antonio)	Dr. Palm has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving as a Member of the UCNS Accreditation Council with United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties.
Robin L. Brey, MD (Univ of TX Hlth Science Ctr/MSC 7883)	The institution of Dr. Brey has received research support from State of Texas. Dr. Brey has a non-compensated relationship as a Task Force Member with AAN that is relevant to AAN interests or activities.
Deborah L. Carver, MD (UT Health San Antonio)	Dr. Carver has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Allergan.

��ɫ��

��ɫ��