title: European Association of Young Neurologists and Trainees: position paper on teaching courses for Generation Y.
abstract: The European Association of Young Neurologists and Trainees (EAYNT) is a non-profit organization which acts on behalf of young neurologists in Europe and concertedly exerts influence on the formation of a new generation of neurologists [Struhal et al.: Eur J Neurol 2009;16:e146-e148]. This concerns particularly the Generation Y (Gen Y), also known as Millennial Generation, Digital Natives or Generation Next, a demographic cohort defined by birth between 1981 and 1999 [Elkind: Neurology 2009;72:657-663]. A unifying feature is the increased use and familiarity with online media and digital technologies. Online social networks and interactive communication have not only shaped this cohort but necessitate a different approach towards educational matters. This position paper aims to address the changing needs for Gen Yers in the context of education.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology and Psychiatry, General Hospital of the City of Linz, Linz, Austria. walter.struhal@akh.linz.at
authors.forename: Walter
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Struhal
authors.forename: Cristian
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Falup-Pecurariu
authors.forename: Laszlo K
authors.initials: LK
authors.lastname: Sztriha
authors.forename: Wolfgang
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Grisold
authors.forename: Johann
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sellner
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate; D005060:Europe; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007393:International Educational Exchange; D008297:Male; D009462:Neurology / Q000193:education* / Q000639:trends; D010820:Physicians / Q000639:trends*; D012955:Societies, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends