The organizers of the 3rd “Brain Matters” Neurology Workshop placed a strong emphasis on practicing physical examination skills, tailoring the program to the needs of fifth-year students and the key requirements of the neurology examination. The workshop was held on December 3 at the MediSkillsLab and was primarily intended for students of the English program. Special attention was given to mastering Hungarian-language instructions, as effective communication and cooperation with patients are particularly important in examination settings.
Following the success of the 2nd “Brain Matters” Workshop held during last year’s spring semester, the third event was once again organized with the professional support of Dr. Zsófia Nozomi Karádi (Department of Neurology). From the student side, the main organizers were Joori Park (6th year, DDK) and Kíra Patai (6th year, DDK). Demonstrator students—Martin Giber, Georgia Valentine, and Dóra Nemeskéri—also played a key role in the workshop, supporting participants with their explanations, corrections, and encouraging feedback.
A total of twenty enthusiastic fifth-year students took part in the workshop and worked in four small groups. The demonstrators acted as “patients,” allowing participants to practice the steps of the neurological examination and the use of Hungarian-language instructions in a realistic setting. Dr. Zsófia Karádi actively supervised the groups, corrected minor and major mistakes, and answered students’ questions throughout the session.
Based on participant feedback, the workshop was an overwhelming success, with the majority of attendees awarding it a 5/5 rating. Students highlighted that the session was extremely useful and practice-oriented, greatly supporting their understanding and mastery of the examination process. They emphasized that the helpfulness and kindness of the demonstrator students meant a great deal to them; the friendly and encouraging atmosphere made them more confident and enabled them to acquire stronger practical knowledge.
The high level of student satisfaction motivated the organizing team to begin preparations for the next workshop, which will be held during this year’s spring semester. The upcoming event will feature an expanded curriculum, with a stronger focus on demonstrating the connections between neuroanatomy, clinical presentation, and topographical diagnosis. The goal is to help students gain a deeper understanding and to further stimulate their interest in neurology.
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Joori Park, Kíra Patai