Neurophobia amongst medical students: Hype or reality

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Authors

Suzanne Murphy · Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Emily Carey · University College Dublin

Lena Dablouk · University College Cork

Jaifar Alomairi · Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Joy Maasarani · Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Bahrain

Jane Birdie Shi Qi Ong · Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway

Khushboo Gupta

Abstract

Neurophobia is not limited to any one geographical region, age group or gender. It appears to be mainly be driven by an intimidation of the complex nature of neuroanatomy and neuropathology. This negative perspective can be further enhanced when students go on to have a negative experience on clinical attachments.

Topics & Keywords

Innovations in Medical Education Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Diversity and Career in Medicine

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: Brain and Spine

Volume 4, pp. 104134-104134

DOI: 10.1016/j.bas.2024.104134

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