Subspecialty training of neurology residents and junior neurologists in the Baltic States

AbstractBackgroundNeurology is a field of increasing subspecialization. There is no published data regarding the proportion of neurology subspecialists in the Baltic States. The aim of this cross‐sectional study was to identify factors associated with neurology subspecialty choice, to examine possible differences between neurology residents’ and junior neurologists’ view of subspecialty, and to assess perceived subspecialty acquisition opportunities and subspecialty attractiveness.MethodsThe research was conducted as an anonymous online survey between December 28, 2020, and January 24, 2021 of neurology residents and neurologists who completed their residency during the last 5 years in the Baltic States.ResultsIn total, 72 residents and 65 neurologists participated. “Cerebrovascular diseases” and “multiple sclerosis and autoimmune diseases of the nervous system” were rated as the two most attractive subspecialties by residents, whereas “headache” and “clinical neurophysiology” were the most attractive among junior neurologists. “Vertigo and dizziness” and “dementia” were ranked the least attractive among both groups. “Cerebrovascular diseases” were perceived as having the most acqu