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Applying for medical school

Marie Wilson
over 6 years ago

Hi all, 

This is my first time on here so I'm not sure how it works, but I'm assuming I write something and then others reply ??? 

So I wanted to see what you lot think of being autistic and applying for medical school... because lets face it, applying for medical school is hard enough without being autistic. How are we expected to get our true capabilities across, when they stick us in situations that don't fit who we are to test how clever we are. I get so stressed out with the smallest things, so sticking me in a room with a load of different people, with a test that I have to complete in a certain time is NOT a good idea. Also, I have the worst attention span, so I need some time out every so often. Ultimately .... for though's who don't know, you have to sit an entrance exam for medical school and if your not amazing at this test you don't even get an interview. So does anyone have any advice ? I was thinking of starting a campaign maybe ???

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  • over 6 years ago

    I would contact the disability department of your prefered university to talk through your concerns and ways they can support you. Universities put reasonable adjustments in place for autistic students, which can include specialist study skills support, exemption from group presentations etc. In medical school, some of the assessments focus on 'core competency' skills and there's limit support you can receive with these as they are skills you will need when in practice. If you speak to, or email a Disability Adviser, they will be able to let you know how the course can be adapted so that you can make an informed choice about whether this degree is suitable for your needs.

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  • over 6 years ago

    I would contact the disability department of your prefered university to talk through your concerns and ways they can support you. Universities put reasonable adjustments in place for autistic students, which can include specialist study skills support, exemption from group presentations etc. In medical school, some of the assessments focus on 'core competency' skills and there's limit support you can receive with these as they are skills you will need when in practice. If you speak to, or email a Disability Adviser, they will be able to let you know how the course can be adapted so that you can make an informed choice about whether this degree is suitable for your needs.

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