Neuroimmunology Exchange Scholarship Program (PROBEN) Insights from Brazilian Neurology Residents

A survey of 30 Brazilian neurology residents revealed high participant satisfaction with the Neuroimmunology Exchange Scholarship Program (PROBEN), where 57% rated it excellent. Additionally, all participants would recommend the program, and 62% felt it influenced their career in neuroimmunology.

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Human efficacy: Not yet assessed
Mechanism: Not yet assessed
Evidence strength: Not yet assessed
Outcome: Not yet assessed

Why it matters

These findings suggest that PROBEN may positively impact career decisions and research engagement among early-career neurologists, potentially fostering a continued interest in neuroimmunology.

What this does not prove

The study is based on self-reported outcomes, introducing possible bias. Moreover, the competitive selection of participants may limit the generalizability of the results.

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Study facts

Study design: Observational
Participants / samples: 30 · basis not reported
Randomised: No
Controlled: No
Primary endpoint met: Not reported
Relevant MS type: Not reported
Publication date: 2026-10-09
Evidence reviewed: Abstract only
Regulatory approval: Not reported
Research areas: Not classified

Original sources

Primary evidenceEducation Research: Career, Research, and Mentorship Outcomes of an International Neuroimmunology Education Exchange Program. ↗DOI: 10.1212/ne9.0000000000200374

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study designMETHODS: Cross-sectional online survey of all 39 Brazilian neurology residents, fellows, and early-career neurologists who completed a PROBEN placement during the 3 most recent cycles (2023-2025) at 13 host centers (9 in Brazil, 4 abroad); 30 responded (77%).

subjectsMETHODS: Cross-sectional online survey of all 39 Brazilian neurology residents, fellows, and early-career neurologists who completed a PROBEN placement during the 3 most recent cycles (2023-2025) at 13 host centers (9 in Brazil, 4 abroad); 30 responded (77%).

sample size30 responded (77%).

randomizedBecause participants were competitively selected and largely self-selected into placement location, these associations should not be read as causal effects of the program.

controlledBecause participants were competitively selected and largely self-selected into placement location, these associations should not be read as causal effects of the program.

publication datePublication date: 2026-10-09

interventionWe assessed participant-reported outcomes of the Neuroimmunology Exchange Scholarship Program (PROBEN), a 1-month immersive placement sponsored by the Brazilian Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis, covering career trajectory, research engagement, and mentorship.

findingsSatisfaction was high (17 of 30 [57%] excellent), all 30 would recommend the program, and 18 of 29 (62%, 95% CI 44-77) reported that it influenced their decision to continue in neuroimmunology, with no difference by location (p = 0.94).

limitationsBecause participants were competitively selected and largely self-selected into placement location, these associations should not be read as causal effects of the program.

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