Organized Education for Specialized Residents

Organized education for specialized residents takes place in the neurology department. Twice a week, a specialist physician leads teaching sessions for residents. This instruction covers a variety of topics in neurology and is largely case-based; scientific articles are also read and discussed, which the specialized resident presents. By the end of the training period, each resident is required to have presented 15 scientific articles and documented them in their logbook.

Once a week, a specialist physician leads case discussions in neurology, focusing on one specific case. The patient is discussed and examined in front of medical students, residents, and specialists from the neurology department. Each specialized resident must lead at least two such meetings during their training and document them in their logbook. They should thoroughly review the patient's history and symptoms and participate in discussions regarding diagnosis and treatment.

Weekly, the specialized resident gives a lecture to other physicians in the department on a case, disease, or scientific article. The topic should relate to neurology, but the specialized resident has the freedom to choose the subject. Each specialized resident must deliver at least 15 such lectures during their training and document them in their logbook.

Participation in Teaching and Education

The specialized resident is expected to actively participate in the clinical education of medical students. They should strive to utilize every educational opportunity in daily work and during on-call duties. Each specialized resident must also participate in organized teaching for medical students and oversee at least 8 clinical students during their training, documenting this in their logbook.

Research Work

Residents are encouraged to participate in scientific work alongside their clinical duties (see logbook). By the end of the training period, the resident should have initiated at least one quality project.

Progress Assessment

Twice a year (as recommended in the European guidelines), the progress of the specialized resident is assessed with the educational director and supervisor/chosen specialist physician. The logbook is reviewed, and the resident's knowledge in the subspecialties of neurology is evaluated (see logbook). In the interview, feedback from colleagues that the resident has collected over the period is discussed; reviews should come from as many professional groups as possible (360-degree multisource feedback, MSF). Twice a year, the specialized resident is assessed while examining a patient (sit-in) and developing a treatment plan; this assessment is conducted by the educational director and supervisor.

Supervision

Each specialized resident shall have one specialist physician from the neurology department as a supervisor throughout the training period. Monthly meetings between them are required. The supervision focuses on monitoring normal development and growth in work, as well as interactions with patients and staff. It also serves as a platform to discuss specialization opportunities, research, quality projects, and any problems and challenges that may arise in the work. At each meeting, the resident's logbook should be reviewed, allowing for interventions if there is a need for development in specific areas. The supervisor must have attended a supervisory training course provided by LSH or another recognized educational institution.