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Undergraduate intellectual disability teaching – a medical student's experience

Undergraduate intellectual disability teaching – a medical student's experience Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe a medical student's experience of undergraduate teaching in intellectual disabilities. Design/methodology/approach – This paper presents the reflections of a medical student on the undergraduate intellectual disability teaching. It describes experiences of a placement in this field, and how it may influence future practice. Findings – It is apparent that exposure to intellectual disability training in the undergraduate curriculum can be limited. Much of the work in this area highlights the negative consequences of this when it comes to medical care for individuals with intellectual disabilities. This paper proposes that positive changes may be achieved, by providing medical students with more training in this area. Originality/value – By reflecting on an individual experience through medical school, this paper highlights the positive impact that teaching on intellectual disability can have on medical students, suggesting its value in the undergraduate curriculum. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities Emerald Publishing

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © Emerald Group Publishing Limited
ISSN
2044-1282
DOI
10.1108/AMHID-04-2014-0013
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Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe a medical student's experience of undergraduate teaching in intellectual disabilities. Design/methodology/approach – This paper presents the reflections of a medical student on the undergraduate intellectual disability teaching. It describes experiences of a placement in this field, and how it may influence future practice. Findings – It is apparent that exposure to intellectual disability training in the undergraduate curriculum can be limited. Much of the work in this area highlights the negative consequences of this when it comes to medical care for individuals with intellectual disabilities. This paper proposes that positive changes may be achieved, by providing medical students with more training in this area. Originality/value – By reflecting on an individual experience through medical school, this paper highlights the positive impact that teaching on intellectual disability can have on medical students, suggesting its value in the undergraduate curriculum.

Journal

Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual DisabilitiesEmerald Publishing

Published: Oct 28, 2014

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