Inspiring the next generation

Gillespie, Conor S; Bandyopadhyay, Soham; Jenkins, Alistair; Hutchinson, Peter J.

doi:10.1016/s1474-4422(21)00068-5

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“…It is a student and junior doctor-led interest group designed to increase participation, diversity and engagement in neurosciences, and has over 1500 members internationally. 15 The organisation has an affiliation with the Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS) and the Association of British Neurologists (ABN) ( www.nansig.org ). The organisation led the SPICE-19 national cohort study last year, assessing well-being in 2275 medical students in response to the pandemic, and is familiar with survey design and distribution.…”

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Social and psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on UK medical and nursing students: protocol for a national medical and nursing student survey

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IntroductionHealthcare students have played a significant role in the National Health Service during the COVID-19 pandemic. We captured data on the well-being of medical students during the acute phase of the pandemic with the Social and Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on medical students: a national survey Evaluation (SPICE-19) study. We will evaluate changes in mental health and well-being of medical and nursing students 1 year after SPICE-19, in a cross-sectional study, to understand the impact of the pandemic, and inform well-being policies.Methods and analysisThis study will be a national, multi-institution, cross-discipline study. An online 53-item survey of demographics, mental health and well-being will be used to record responses. Students studying for a medical or nursing degree at any UK universities will be eligible to participate. The survey will be advertised through the Neurology and Neurosurgery Interest Group national network. Participation is anonymous and voluntary, with relevant mental health resources made available to participants.Ethics and disseminationEthical approval was granted by the University of Oxford Central University Research Ethics Committee (R75719/RE001) on 21 May 2021. Study findings will be presented at national and international meetings, and submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

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“…Each year, the event attracts hundreds of delegates, from across the UK and internationally. The 10 th and most recent Careers Day was a virtual event, and catered to over 230 attendees and presenters from 30 countries across the globe [19]. The Careers Day invites trainees, consultants and professors in neurosurgery to deliver keynote speeches on a variety of topics such as preparing for a career in academic neurosurgery, insights into a career in neurosurgery and global neurosurgery.…”

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“…This poses a conundrum for medical students, junior trainees and international applicants: how can they best prepare themselves to optimise their chances of becoming a UK neurosurgeon? With limited exposure to neurosurgery and neurosurgeons at medical school [ 25 , 36 ], students have turned to an external organisation: the Neurology and NeuroSurgery Interest Group (NANSIG) [ 19 ].…”

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“…With the long-standing support of the SBNS [ 20 , 23 ], the Association of British Neurologists (ABN) and the British Neurosurgical Trainee Research Collaborative (BNTRC), NANSIG has become the UK’s premier student neuroscience collaborative organisation. Events are held regularly throughout the year including an annual neurosurgery careers day [ 19 ], neurosurgical skills workshops [ 20 , 23 ] and educational and advocacy courses [ 6 , 28 , 33 ]. We have also supported the annual ABN Student Days to promote research and networking opportunities for students and trainees interested in neurology [ 1 , 2 , 31 ].…”

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The Neurology and Neurosurgery Interest Group (NANSIG)—ten years of cultivating interest in clinical neurosciences

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Collaboration and successful teamworking are important components of clinical practise, and these skills should be cultivated early in medical school. The breadth of current medical school curricula means that students often have limited exposure to clinical neurosciences. Since its inception in 2009, the Neurology and Neurosurgery Interest Group (NANSIG) has become a national (UK and Republic of Ireland) example of student and junior doctor synergistic collaboration to deliver educational materials, research, conferences, seminars and workshops, as well as advocating for diversity in this field. Recently, it has expanded to incorporate an international audience and cater for a larger group of young medical professionals. The organisation has overcome numerous challenges and is constantly innovating new approaches to harness the necessary knowledge, skills and network to succeed in a career in neurosciences, neurology and neurosurgery. This article summarises the initiatives undertaken by the group over its first 10 years of existence and its organisational structure, as well as its future plans.

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Imaging timing after surgery for glioblastoma: an evaluation of practice in Great Britain and Ireland (INTERVAL-GB)- a multi-centre, cohort study

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Purpose Post-operative MRI is used to assess extent of resection, monitor treatment response and detect progression in high-grade glioma. However, compliance with accepted guidelines for follow-up MRI, and impact on management/outcomes is unclear. Methods Multi-center, retrospective observational cohort study of patients with confirmed WHO grade 4 glioma (August 2018-February 2019) receiving oncological treatment. Primary objective: investigate follow-up MRI surveillance practice and compliance with recommendations from NICE (Post-operative scan < 72h, MRI every 3–6 months) and EANO (Post-operative scan < 48h, MRI every 3 months). Results There were 754 patients from 26 neuro-oncology centers with a median age of 63 years (IQR 54–70), yielding 10,100 (median, 12.5/person, IQR 5.2–19.4) person-months of follow-up. Of patients receiving debulking surgery, most patients had post-operative MRI within 72 h of surgery (78.0%, N = 407/522), and within 48 h of surgery (64.2%, N = 335/522). The median number of subsequent follow-up MRI scans was 1 (IQR 0–4). Compliance with NICE and EANO recommendations for follow-up MRI was 52.8% (N = 398/754) and 24.9% (N = 188/754), respectively. On multivariable Cox regression analysis, increased time spent in recommended follow-up according to NICE guidelines was associated with longer OS (HR 0.56, 95% CI 0.46–0.66, P < 0.001), but not PFS (HR 0.93, 95% CI 0.79–1.10, P = 0.349). Increased time spent in recommended follow-up according to EANO guidelines was associated with longer OS (HR 0.54, 95% CI 0.45–0.63, P < 0.001) but not PFS (HR 0.99, 95% CI 0.84–1.16, P = 0.874). Conclusion Regular surveillance follow-up for glioblastoma is associated with longer OS. Prospective trials are needed to determine whether regular or symptom-directed MRI influences outcomes. Graphical Abstract

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Inspiring the next generation

Abstract: Functional connectivity in the motor cortex of resting human brain using echo-planar MRI.

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Social and psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on UK medical and nursing students: protocol for a national medical and nursing student survey

Social and psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on UK medical and nursing students: protocol for a national medical and nursing student survey

The Neurology and Neurosurgery Interest Group (NANSIG)—ten years of cultivating interest in clinical neurosciences

Imaging timing after surgery for glioblastoma: an evaluation of practice in Great Britain and Ireland (INTERVAL-GB)- a multi-centre, cohort study

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