Cooke, Lara J.Makkawi, Seraj Omar S.2018-05-032018-05-032018-04-30http://hdl.handle.net/1880/106594Background: Boot camp training early in the curriculum has the potential to enhance residents’ confidence, competency, and stress hardiness in managing their patients. Goal: To develop a competency-based boot camp curriculum for PGY-1 neurology residents based on a targeted needs assessment. Methods: A multi-modal approach has been used to assess both self-reported and objective learning needs including: ITER review, an online survey of the key stakeholders, and a consensus meeting at the University of Calgary. Results: This study highlighted the need for the curriculum and the homogeneity between the self-reported learning needs by the learners and their observers as well as the objectively measured needs. Small group discussion, problem-based learning, simulation, and standardized patient encounter were the preferred methods of teaching. The preferred program length was three days. Conclusion: Based on the results of this multi-modal targeted needs assessment, a neurology boot camp curriculum is needed, and a competency-based curriculum can be developed.engUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.boot campNeurologyresidentscompetency-basedMedical Educationneeds assessmentcurriculum developmentBiophysics--Medicalmaster thesis10.11575/PRISM/31880