Development of a Competency-Based "Boot Camp" Curriculum for the PGY-1 Neurology Residents

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2018-04-30
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Background: Boot camp training early in the curriculum has the potential to enhance residents’ confidence, competency, and stress hardiness in managing their patients. Goal: To develop a competency-based boot camp curriculum for PGY-1 neurology residents based on a targeted needs assessment. Methods: A multi-modal approach has been used to assess both self-reported and objective learning needs including: ITER review, an online survey of the key stakeholders, and a consensus meeting at the University of Calgary. Results: This study highlighted the need for the curriculum and the homogeneity between the self-reported learning needs by the learners and their observers as well as the objectively measured needs. Small group discussion, problem-based learning, simulation, and standardized patient encounter were the preferred methods of teaching. The preferred program length was three days. Conclusion: Based on the results of this multi-modal targeted needs assessment, a neurology boot camp curriculum is needed, and a competency-based curriculum can be developed.
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boot camp, Neurology, residents, competency-based, Medical Education, needs assessment, curriculum development
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Makkawi, S. O. S. (2018). Development of a Competency-Based "Boot Camp" Curriculum for the PGY-1 Neurology Residents (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/31880