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ALT MEDISS MEDISS : Support and Wellbeing: what does a comprehensive integrative approach to medical student support and wellbeing look like? Thursday 11th July 2024 1615-1745hrs Social Sciences (main corridor) Room - SS0.21 Session Lead: Prof Pamela Hagan University of Nottingham Universities in the UK are expected to provide institutional-wide mental health and wellbeing support provision. However, considering the demands and expectations faced throughout medical school and training, it can be argued that support and wellbeing provision must be tailored specifically for medical students. Knowledge of the two cultures that medical students traverse on a daily basis (University and NHS) is required, as well as the intricacies and nuances of the course and its demands. Effective targeted support has the capacity to maximise potential and requires collaboration between different disciplines?

ALT A digital poster with a white background and a right hand side blue shape with a fluid, organic form. At the top, in large bold blue letters, the poster reads, "Are you a Disabled, Final Year Medical Student in the UK?" Below, in smaller blue text, it states, "WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO JOIN OUR YEAR LONG STUDY ON BECOMING A DOCTOR." A QR code is placed on the right side with the text "Scan to find out more:" directing attention to it. Within the right hand side blue shape, there are illustrations of diverse medical professionals, including a doctor in a hijab with a prosthetic leg, a doctor using a crutch, a doctor in a wheelchair using a laptop, a Black doctor in scrubs with a stethoscope, a doctor with a file in hand, and a doctor with short hair and scrubs. Each character is smiling. The poster uses a colour palette with shades of blue, purple, white, and accents of red and pink.

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