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Medical education: Accommodating students with ADHD.

Annabel Bailey¹, Miriam Grotowski², Susan Bailey³

¹Medical Intern, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Australia.

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Summary

Medical educators often overlook Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), impacting student support. This study developed a resource to aid educators in supporting neurodivergent medical students.

Keywords:

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder medical education neurodevelopmental disorder neurodiversity tertiary education

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Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Higher Education Pedagogy

Background:

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder impacting medical students globally.
Inadequate recognition and accommodation of ADHD by educators hinder effective learning strategies in tertiary settings.
Understanding educators' perspectives is crucial for developing targeted support systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate health educators' understanding and recognition of ADHD in medical students.
To assess educators' ability to adapt teaching strategies for students with ADHD.
To inform the development of evidence-based resources for supporting tertiary students with ADHD.

Main Methods:

A literature review was conducted to establish the current understanding of ADHD in higher education.
A pilot online survey was administered to health educators at The University of Newcastle, Australia.
Survey data informed the creation of a practical resource for educators.

Main Results:

The pilot survey highlighted a need for enhanced educator awareness and training regarding ADHD.
Educators expressed a desire for practical strategies to support students with ADHD.
The study successfully developed an evidence-based resource for tertiary educators.

Conclusions:

Improved recognition and tailored educational strategies are essential for supporting medical students with ADHD.
Developing and disseminating targeted resources can empower educators to better assist neurodivergent learners.
Further research is warranted to explore the long-term impact of ADHD support on medical student well-being and career progression.