At City St George's, University of London, School of Health and Medical Sciences, Joanne Morrison, Lecturer in Clinical Communication and Intellectual Disability is spearheading a transformative neurodiversity project aimed at developing the learning environment for neurodivergent students within MBBS. This initiative is designed to empower students, enhance their learning experiences, and prepare them for careers in the medical field.
This project hopes to research student neurodivergent disclosure and to explore challenges relating to medical school learning and clinical placements.
A significant focus of the project is preparing students to be 'workplace ready.' This involves learning from others, support for self-preparation, and guidance on life adjustments for wellbeing, the project helps students manage their conditions effectively. The hope is for students to learn from each other and neurodivergent medical professionals.
Work is in place to develop teaching on neurodiversity within MBBS, adopting a 'joined up' approach to ensure a flow of effective learning throughout the curriculum.
Joanne has set up a Special Interest group for educators in medical schools in UK and Ireland interested in sharing teaching, support and research on neurodiversity.
Neurodiversity will also be a round table discussion and the UK Clinical Communication Conferenceon 14 and 15 April, held at Clerkenwell campus.
If you'd like to share your experiences with the students, please reach out to Joanne. She would love to hear from you.”