The imperative for neurology educational research
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The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has determined that there is a need within the neurologic community to critically study the effectiveness of neurologic educational programs to ensure that they are meeting the needs of their constituents, including medical students, residents, fellows, and practicing neurologists. The AAN has also recognized the importance of strengthening its educational programs for quality improvement and credentialing purposes, as well as a need to train neurologic educators to perform and publish education research as one component of career development. The AAN Education Committee, together with the leadership of the AAN, brought these needs …
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