Open AccessDyspraxia in Medical Education: A Collaborative Autoethnography
Author(s) -
Eleanor R. Walker,
Sebastian C K Shaw,
John L. Anderson
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
the qualitative report
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.335
H-Index - 35
ISSN - 2160-3715
DOI - 10.46743/2160-3715/2020.4352
Subject(s) - autoethnography , dyslexia , psychology , medical education , pedagogy , disability studies , medical school , qualitative research , sociology , medicine , reading (process) , social science , gender studies , political science , law
In this paper we adopt an autoethnographic approach to explore the lived experiences of a UK medical student with dyspraxia within the current culture of UK medical education. An initial review of the literature revealed that there is now growing evidence regarding the difficulties experienced by, and support needed for medical students and doctors with dyslexia. However, no research has been conducted concerning dyspraxia on its own in medical education. Here we seek to provide an in-depth account of a UK undergraduate medical student with dyspraxia. It is hoped that this will have three outcomes: to support both students and staff across multiple disciplines, who have had similar experiences; to inform educators; and to promote further interest and research into this important area.