Use of simulation in acute neurology training: Point and counterpoint

Editor's Note: A major aim of the NeuroGenesis series is to provide a forum for discussing various stages in the career development of academic neurologists, including the training of our junior medical student and house officer colleagues. For certain topics, an evidence‐based review may be enlightening, whereas for others, words of wisdom from an experienced voice may be most useful. There are certain subjects, however, that engender a lively debate among those involved in neurology education, and the use of simulation to teach clinical neurology is one of them. What follows is a point–counterpoint exchange between Drs Hocker and Wijdicks and Drs Feske and Drislane regarding the advantages and pitfalls of neurology simulation. We hope that this stimulates a larger discussion among neurology educators and invite suggestions for similar exchanges on controversial topics for this series.—Bernard S. Chang, Editor, NeuroGenesis

Source: Annals of Neurology - August 3, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Sara Hocker, Eelco F. M. Wijdicks, Steven K. Feske, Frank W. Drislane Tags: Neurogenesis Source Type: research