Core Competencies in Neurology Resident Education: A Review and Tips for Implementation

All neurology programs must comply with new requirements generated by the competencies that will require significant time and energy for program directors.

Abstract

All neurology programs must comply with new requirements generated by the competencies that will require significant time and energy for program directors. An effective approach to implementation involves careful review of existing evaluation tools established by other subspecialties and expansion of reliable tools used already in place in most programs such as the mock oral board and RITE In-Training Examination. The individual program director is encouraged to monitor resources nationally through the AAN Program Director's Consortium and locally through institutional projects which can incorporate neurology residents.