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ArticleCureus2026

Supporting Neurodiverse Junior Doctors: Challenges, Strategies, and Policy Implications for Inclusive Medical Training.

Mariasole Barel, Amir Javaid

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Article in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Mariasole BarelPsychiatry, Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi, ARE.
Amir JavaidPsychiatry, Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi, ARE.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Neurodiversity encompasses natural variations in brain function, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, and dyspraxia. These differences influence cognitive processing, communication, and sensory perception, shaping how individuals engage with demanding clinical environments. In medicine, junior doctors face intense workloads and high emotional demands, which may amplify difficulties associated with neurodivergent traits. This editorial highlights the challenges experienced by neurodiverse junior doctors and reflects on the need for inclusive clinical and educational practices. Drawing on professional guidance from bodies such as the General Medical Council and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), this article discusses systemic gaps in recognition, limited accommodations, and persistent stigma within medical training. It emphasizes practical strategies, including structured mentorship, predictable scheduling, assistive technologies, and organizational awareness programs, and underscores institutional responsibilities and policy implications. By adopting inclusive frameworks aligned with established professional standards, healthcare organizations can better support neurodiverse clinicians, improve retention, and enhance patient-care quality.

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adhdautismhealthcare policiesjunior doctorsmedical educationneurodiversitypsychiatry

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PMID41798659
PMCPMC12963789

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