Education for a Medical Student With Quadriplegia / 医学教育

ABSTRACT

A student with quadriplegia from an accident that occurred during a club activity graduated from Shiga University of Medical Science and obtained a license to practice medicine. Considering his wishes, his ability, and his health status, the faculty committee decided to permit him to continue studying at the university after the accident. Under the committee, a working group of teachers, students, and office staff was formed to help his studies, transportation, and preparation for the national medical examination. His classmates helped him study, and the health care center and the physician in charge supervised his health care. A special vehicle for transportation and instruments for operating computers had to be developed. His classmates thought that learning with a disabled student was a valuable experience that increased their understanding of the disabled. Even students with impairments can receive an medical educatin if they have the ability and if educational methods are devised.