Neurophobia

Students perceive that the neural sciences and clinical neurology are overly complex, and many of these students develop a syndrome that I shall call "neurophobia".

Neurophobia is a term coined to describe the fear of neurology reported by medical students. It is now increasingly recognised as a barrier to effective neurological education.

The findings highlight a significant prevalence of neurophobia among both groups, indicating the need for more effective neurology teaching methods.