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P.024 Supporting the transition from trainee to independent neurologist: development of a transition-to-practice clinic for senior neurology residents

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 July 2025

A MacLellan
Affiliation:
(Toronto)*
N Alohaly
Affiliation:
(Toronto)
D Chan
Affiliation:
(Toronto)
D Johnston
Affiliation:
(Toronto)
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Background: Under Competence by Design (CBD), there are required training experiences (TEs) and entrustable professional activities (EPAs) in the Transition to Practice (TTP) stage. Limited literature exists to support an evidence-based approach to its implementation and evaluation. We created a novel outpatient rotation for PGY5 neurology residents, simulating independent practice and addressing the TTP TEs. Methods: We conducted a needs assessment with informal interviews of senior residents, the program director, and program administrator of our neurology residency program. Guided by Royal College requirements, and available TTP-focused literature, we designed a general neurology clinic run by PGY5 neurology residents. Focuses included increased independence and efficiency, longitudinal follow-up, and applied principles of practice management. Results: Go-live was August 1, 2024. Eight PGY5 residents completed one block, with a second scheduled later in the academic year. Eleven supervisors participated across two sites. Surveys and structured interviews will be used for both groups to evaluate the program, based on the Kirkpatrick Model. Conclusions: Development of a dedicated clinic addressing the TTP TEs in CBD is feasible. Iterative evaluation of the structure, delivery and outcomes of this required TE is critical to ensure that objectives are met and value is added to the residency curriculum.

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© The Author(s), 2025. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation