Teaching Neurology Amid an Ever-Changing Field: Galina Gheihman, MD

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"Neurology is one of the fastest-moving medical fields today, pushing for continuous learning and flexible approaches in patient care and education."

Over the past decade, neurology has undergone significant advancements, driven by breakthroughs in technology, genetics, and therapeutic approaches. In addition, innovations such as gene-based therapies, neuroimaging, and novel pharmacological therapies have transformed the diagnosis and management of conditions like multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, Parkinson disease, and neurodegenerative disorders. While these advancements have been encouraging, they demand constant adaption from clinicians and researchers alike.

At the 2024 Association of University Professors of Neurology (AUPN) Annual Meeting, held September 14, in Orlando, Florida, several attendees presented in a workshop focusing on teaching neurosciences across the education continuum. The session, which featured neurologists Galina Gheihman, MD, and Roy Strowd, MD, touched upon the challenge of keeping up with the rapidly advancing science in the field, and the best practices neurology educators should take to ensure their students don’t fall behind.

Gheihman, a general neurologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, believes that there are a few ways to handle the influx of neurology information. In an interview with NeurologyLive® during the meeting, she harped on how educators should teach learners how to seek information and continuously adapt, fostering lifelong learning amid this ever-evolving field of neurology. She also spoke about imparting transferable skills like critical thinking, research, and adaptability when delivering new content. Furthermore, she spoke on creating an educational design that’s sustainable and allows learners to apply new knowledge and strategies effectively in the future.