Medicine for autistic student
I’m looking for some advice regarding medical schools for an autistic student, I’m wondering if there are any medical schools that might take neurodiversity into account as part of their contextual criteria for example.
I’m particularly interested in any schools that may consider applicants' personal circumstances or educational background more holistically when assessing applications. Any insights or advice on schools that are more supportive would be greatly appreciated.
I’m particularly interested in any schools that may consider applicants' personal circumstances or educational background more holistically when assessing applications. Any insights or advice on schools that are more supportive would be greatly appreciated.
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by muzreachedI’m looking for some advice regarding medical schools for an autistic student, I’m wondering if there are any medical schools that might take neurodiversity into account as part of their contextual criteria for example.
I’m particularly interested in any schools that may consider applicants' personal circumstances or educational background more holistically when assessing applications. Any insights or advice on schools that are more supportive would be greatly appreciated.
I’m particularly interested in any schools that may consider applicants' personal circumstances or educational background more holistically when assessing applications. Any insights or advice on schools that are more supportive would be greatly appreciated.
I don't suppose anyone here could give any direction?
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by muzreachedI don't suppose anyone here could give any direction?
heyyy, autistic here too
im not sure tbh sorry, but ive asked a medical student about neurodiversity and she said the class or whatever its called does have neurodivergent students. i've not heard neurodivergency ( not sure thats a real word ) as contextual , i mean if you could write about a specific way about how its affected your ability to perform well in exams to them, eg mental health
I know if you've attended state schools, or from a low performing background, low household income, young carer , been in care etc, many unis have a programme which offers reduced grades as well as support,
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by muzreachedI’m looking for some advice regarding medical schools for an autistic student, I’m wondering if there are any medical schools that might take neurodiversity into account as part of their contextual criteria for example.
I’m particularly interested in any schools that may consider applicants' personal circumstances or educational background more holistically when assessing applications. Any insights or advice on schools that are more supportive would be greatly appreciated.
I’m particularly interested in any schools that may consider applicants' personal circumstances or educational background more holistically when assessing applications. Any insights or advice on schools that are more supportive would be greatly appreciated.
it wouldn't be considered for the contextual offers but if it affected you in a particular way during gcses or something you can ask your sixth form tutor to write a reference about it on your ucas form so they can have some lenience. also, i did work experience at hospitals and one of the doctors i met was autistic and she was fabulous
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