2021 Department Chairs and Program Director’s Forum
The course covered: Funding of Neurology Resident education; Funding of Neurology Fellowship positions and education; The role of philanthropy in funding Neurology programs; The new and prominent role of digital (virtual) platforms in education and recruitment; and A discussion of how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed Neurology programs.
2021 AUPN Fall Chair's Session 3: Supply and Demand in Neurology Subspecialties: How can you match the trajectories of trainees to the needs of the present and future? (Held in Conjunction with the ANA Annual Meeting). This session explored the approaches different chairs use to encourage trainees to consider fellowships in needed subspecialties.
2022 Department Chairs and Program Director’s Forum
The course covered: 1. Challenges and opportunities afforded by training Neurology residents and fellows at multiple sites; 2. Update on ACGME changes starting July 2022; 3. Update on Neurology fellowship application timelines; 4. Virtual recruitment of residents and fellows. Is it here to stay?
2022 Program Director's Workshop: Neurology Residency Education in the Age of Millennials and Gen Z
During this session, Dr. David Lee Gordon (University of Oklahoma) discusses Neurology Residency Education in the Age of Millennials and the fast-rising Generation Z. A Program Director-led panel discussion follows the presentation.
2022 Spring Chairs Session: Simulations for Training in Neurology
Simulation is emerging as an essential technique for teaching in Neurology, facilitating instruction on the diagnosis and management of both common and unusual neurological disorders. Both speakers have substantial experience in applying simulation-based learning in Neurology and will discuss the current state and future potential of this approach.
2023 Department Chairs and Program Director’s Forum
This course will provide an interactive discussion of topics that are relevant to Neurology education and training. Specifically, the course will cover the following:
2023 Program Director's Workshop: Managing the Circus: Juggling All the Responsibilities of a PD
The job of the Program Director involves wearing many different hats (administrator, educator, mentor, advocate, recruiter, life coach, compliance officer, to name but a few) and the PD’s roles seem to keep expanding. This course will review the importance of these various roles and discuss how to prioritize and manage these myriad responsibilities in order to create a successful residency program and thrive as a PD.
Residency Recruitment, Retention, and Resources