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Training in neurology: lessons learnt
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  1. Samuel Shribman1,
  2. Sian K Alexander2,
  3. Angelika Zarkali3,
  4. Thomas T Warner1,
  5. Anthony C Pereira4,
  6. Tom A T Hughes5,
  7. Catherine J Mummery3
  1. 1 Reta Lila Weston Institute of Neurological Studies, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London, UK
  2. 2 Department of Neurology, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK
  3. 3 Dementia Research Centre, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, UK
  4. 4 Department of Neurology, St George's Hospital, London, UK
  5. 5 Department of Neurology, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK
  1. Correspondence to Dr Catherine J Mummery, Dementia Research Centre, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London WC1N 3BG, UK; cath.mummery{at}nhs.net

Abstract

There is no consensus on how to structure and deliver neurology training. The General Medical Council’s annual National Training Survey indicates that the quality of UK neurology training is very variable, but does not explain this variation. We used the survey data to identify the four highest and lowest performing sites for neurology training across the UK. We conducted semistructured interviews with groups of local trainees and, separately, local trainers in an exploratory qualitative study, and identified common themes across a range of aspects of neurology training. Here we present our findings, share case studies from top-performing sites and make recommendations on how best to train a neurologist.

  • clinical neurology
  • training

https://doi.org/10.1136/practneurol-2018-002129

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    Footnotes

    • Contributors The idea for this project was conceived by SS in collaboration with SKA and AZ. A proposal was presented to members of the ABN Council, including CJM and TTW, and the Neurology SAC, including TATH and ACP. All authors then commented on the project design. The ABN and SAC were therefore involved in the delivery of this project at an early stage. SS, AZ and SKA conducted the interviews and thematic analysis. CJM reviewed the data analysis. SS, AZ and SKA drafted the manuscript. All authors commented on the manuscript. ACP, TTW and CJM revised the manuscript. The ABN Executive endorsed the paper on behalf of the ABN.

    • Funding The Association of British Neurology (ABN) provided financial support for travel expenses.

    • Competing interests None declared.

    • Patient consent for publication Not required.

    • Provenance and peer review Commissioned. Externally peer reviewed by Rhys Thomas, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK.

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