Abstract WP291: Stroke Code Simulation Improves Resident Preparedness for Call

Introduction: Didactic lectures on acute stroke do not teach neurology residents nuances of the stroke code process. Successful execution of this process requires functioning in a high stress environment, interaction with a multidisciplinary team, and ability to enter the correct orders. Simulation technology is increasingly available for resident education, but underutilized in neurology. Hypothesis: Medical education innovation with stroke code simulation can improve resident understanding of the stroke code process and achievement of learning goals in preparation for call. Methods: Learning goals derived from the stroke code process were written into 4 clinical scenarios enacted by a standardized patient, nurse, CT technician, and stroke fellow at the institution’s simulation center (see Table 1). Junior neurology residents alternated leading or observing simulated stroke codes, followed by debriefing sessions to review learning goals. Achievement of learning goals was measured with a pre- and post- mu...