Abstract
Neurology trainee assessment is a required component of the education feedback loop,
allowing programs and trainees to measure their progress toward established educational
goals. In the era of competency-based medical education, assessment systems should
be designed to inform decisions about each trainee's acquisition of the many competencies
required for independent clinical neurology practice. In addition to the need to inform
trainees and programs regarding trainee performance, assessment systems must be equipped
to satisfy requirements established by accrediting bodies. Educational goals should
be thoughtfully established prior to assessment system design to ensure that assessment
priorities align with the overall goal of equipping graduates to deliver high-quality
neurologic care. This article provides an overview of modern principles of medical
education as they can be applied to neurologic education, complemented by practical
recommendations for neurologic educators to develop or improve assessment systems
within their own training programs.
Keywords
assessment - neurologic education - competency-based medical education - feedback
- evaluation
