Current state of headache training within Canadian Neurology Residency program: a national survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Headache disorders are the most common neurological disorders worldwide. Despite their widespread prevalence and importance, the topic of headache is inconsistently taught at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The goal of this study is to establish a better picture of the current state of Headache Medicine (HM) training in Neurology postgraduate programs in Canada and describe the impact of the current pandemic on training in this domain.

Methods

Online surveys were sent to senior residents of adult Neurology programs in Canada. We also conducted telephone interviews with Neurology Program Directors. Descriptive statistics were analyzed, and thematic analysis was used to review free text.

Results

A total of 36 residents, and 3 Program Directors

SUBMITTER: Perreault F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10433594 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature