Outcomes of a “Boot Camp” for Incoming Neurology Residents

The transition from internal medicine to neurology can be jarring for many residents, and presents a host of challenges. In 2018 a one-week intensive “boot camp” was developed for incoming residents in place of clinical duties. During the first week of July, they completed a series of interactive didactics covering basic neuroanatomy and physiology, the neurologic exam, urgent clinical presentations, neuroradiology, and simulation sessions. To assess efficacy, residents were sent a post-week self-assessment (with both Likert scales and write-in sections) regarding their comfort and preparation for clinical neurology. Overall, impressions were positive indicating the bootcamp was a very useful orientation to their first neurology year.