A Medical Student's Guide to Online Resources in Neurosurgery

Editorial Material Surgery

Research Fever-An Ever More Prominent Trend in the Residency Match

Abdul-Kareem Ahmed et al.

Summary: This Viewpoint examines the increasing trend in research output among US MD seniors in the National Resident Matching Program Main Residency Match from 2009 to 2020.

JAMA SURGERY (2023)

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Article Clinical Neurology

Competitive neurosurgery residency programs: Predictors of matching outcome and research productivity

M. Maher Hulou et al.

Summary: This study aimed to assess preresidency research and school as predictors of competitive neurosurgery matching and to determine correlations between preresidency and intraresidency research productivity. The results showed that medical school ranking (top 50) and the number of published papers (≥3) before intern year were predictors for matching to a top-25 residency program. Higher research productivity before residency was associated with continued productivity during residency, especially in the category of comprehensive clinical papers.

CLINICAL NEUROLOGY AND NEUROSURGERY (2023)

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Editorial Material Otorhinolaryngology

Harnessing the power of spaced repetition learning and active recall for trainee education in otolaryngology

John P. Marinelli et al.

Summary: Medical education is evolving rapidly, with traditional textbook reading being replaced by non-traditional platforms. Neuroscience research has shown that spaced repetition and active recall principles lead to superior long-term retention. These concepts have revolutionized medical student education and are now emerging in otolaryngology education.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY (2022)

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Article Clinical Neurology

Distance Learning for Medical Students without a Neurosurgery Interest Group

Nathan A. Shlobin et al.

Summary: Medical students without interest groups benefit more from a virtual neurosurgery training camp in terms of increased interest in neurosurgery and subspecialties. Initiatives should address the specific concerns of these students.

WORLD NEUROSURGERY (2022)

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Article Clinical Neurology

Utility of Virtual Spine Neurosurgery Education for Medical Students

Nathan A. Shlobin et al.

Summary: This study assessed the utility of online neurosurgical spine education for medical students and found that it can be beneficial for career exploration, learning content, and clinical skills. Virtual programming could serve as an adjunct to traditional in-person exposure. The most common themes regarding the utility of virtual spine education were radiology, anatomy, and case-based teaching.

WORLD NEUROSURGERY (2022)

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Article Clinical Neurology

Utility of a Pilot Neurosurgical Operative Skills Boot Camp in Medical Student Training

Alexander G. Yearley et al.

Summary: The expectations for neurosurgical sub-interns' technical skills are often unclear. This study surveyed medical students, residents, and attendings on the important procedural proficiencies for sub-internships. A skills-based craniotomy workshop was conducted, and it was found that burr-hole placement, bone replating, and galea and skin closure were highly important. There were disagreements on the importance of other skills, but the workshop improved perceptions of neurosurgery and increased confidence in technical skills among the students.

WORLD NEUROSURGERY (2022)

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Article Clinical Neurology

The Perceived Utility of 3 Online Resources for Medical Student Neurosurgery Education

Michael W. Kortz et al.

Summary: The Medical Student Neurosurgery Training Center provides online learning opportunities and resources to increase medical students' access to neurosurgical education, and preliminary results indicate its benefits for students.

WORLD NEUROSURGERY (2022)

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Article Clinical Neurology

Assessing the Impact of Changes to USMLE Step 1 Grading on Evaluation of Neurosurgery Residency Applicants in the United States: A Program Director Survey

John S. Stein et al.

Summary: This study aims to investigate the perceived impact of changes to the USMLE Step 1 grading on the applicant selection process for neurosurgery residency programs. The results of the survey showed that there was a significant increase in the importance of Step 2 CK scores, class rank, and research productivity, while the changes to Step 1 grading were not seen as improving clinical preparedness.

WORLD NEUROSURGERY (2022)

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Article Clinical Neurology

BRAINterns 2.0: Durability of Webinar-Based Education and Social Media Beyond the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic

Amanda V. Immidisetti et al.

Summary: BRAINterns is a webinar-based education platform that replaces opportunities lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study found that webinar-based education programs are still of interest to students, and the use of social media and educational ambassadors can improve the visibility of these programs among diverse student populations. Understanding the desires of participants is crucial for building a successful online education platform.

WORLD NEUROSURGERY (2022)

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Article Clinical Neurology

Utility of a Pilot Neurosurgical Operative Skills Boot Camp in Medical Student Training

Alexander G. Yearley et al.

Summary: The study shows consensus among medical students, residents, and attendings on the importance of skills such as burr-hole placement, bone replating, and skin closure for neurosurgical sub-interns, but differences in opinions on dural opening and closure, establishing a craniotomy, and neuronavigation. The workshop can change perceptions of neurosurgery, enhance the value of peer mentorship, and improve students' confidence in technical skills.

WORLD NEUROSURGERY (2022)

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Article Clinical Neurology

Assessing the Impact of Changes to USMLE Step 1 Grading on Evaluation of Neurosurgery Residency Applicants in the United States: A Program Director Survey

John S. Stein et al.

Summary: The transition of USMLE Step 1 to a pass/fail score has led to changes in the selection process of applicants for Neurosurgery residency programs, with an increased emphasis on Step 2 CK scores, class rank, and research productivity.

WORLD NEUROSURGERY (2022)

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Article Education, Scientific Disciplines

Live-Streaming Surgery for Medical Student Education - Educational Solutions in Neurosurgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Megan M. Jack et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted medical student education, particularly in the area of surgical training. Through innovative solutions like securely live-streaming surgery with real-time communication, ongoing education can still be facilitated despite limited in-person opportunities. This technology has the potential to improve medical and graduate medical education in the future.

JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION (2021)

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Article Education, Scientific Disciplines

Spaced Repetition Learning as a Tool for Orthopedic Surgical Education: A Prospective Cohort Study on a Training Examination

Anton Lambers et al.

Summary: The study demonstrates that spaced repetition learning is highly effective for surgical residents preparing for Orthopedic examinations, with a strong correlation between time spent and flashcards reviewed using the Anki program and final examination scores. This learning method can also be applied to other surgical areas.

JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION (2021)

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Article Clinical Neurology

Student Survey Results of a Virtual Medical Student Course Developed as a Platform for Neurosurgical Education During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic

Michael L. Martini et al.

Summary: The virtual neurosurgery course, consisting of 16 biweekly 1-hour seminars, aimed to improve students' confidence in neurosurgical concepts. The feedback on seminar quality was positive, with students showing an average improvement of 3.13 points in confidence, suggesting that interactive virtual courses may be effective in enhancing foundational neurosurgical knowledge and providing networking opportunities. Further comparisons with in-person rotations can help determine the role of these tools in medical education.

WORLD NEUROSURGERY (2021)

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