Education Research: Development of a Workplace-Based Assessment to Enhance EEG Interpretation Skills for Medical Students

Electroencephalography (EEG) interpretation is a core competency in neurology residency training, yet structured EEG education for interested medical students remains limited. Workplace-based assessments (WBAs) offer structured, formative feedback within authentic clinical settings and may address gaps in EEG education. We developed a novel EEG-specific WBA for use during a 2-week medical student “Epilepsy and EEG” elective to facilitate direct observation, structured feedback, and formative assessment of students. This prospective study evaluated the feasibility and perceived educational value of the tool, examined changes in faculty-reported medical student assistance over time, and characterized EEG features reviewed during WBA encounters.