Riya George

Biographic Data

ID6728607
NAMERiya George
GIVEN NAMESRiya
FAMILY NAMEGeorge
SIGNATUREGEORGE R
AFFILIATIONSQueen Mary University of London
ORCID0000-0001-5385-8391
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS8
TOTAL CITATIONS0
AUTHOR COUNT8
EDITOR COUNT0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2019
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2025
H-INDEX0

  • When I say … neurodiversity paradigm

    Open AccessSebastian C K Shaw, Megan E L Brown et al.ARTICLEMedical Education2025

    In this “When I say...” article, the authors argue for a philosophical transformation in how medical education values different ways of thinking and learning: the neurodiversity paradigm

  • Aspiration to admission

    Open AccessRiya George, Angelique N Dueñas et al.ARTICLEMedical Teacher2025

    SERIES INTRODUCTORY ABSTRACTWidening Access, Participation and SuccessThis AMEE guide series explores three interconnected strategies for widening access, participation, and success in medical education. The series emphasises the interdependence of these areas as essential to supporting students from entry to graduation. Each guide in the series addresses a specific phase of the student journey, from the first steps of widening access, through en…

  • When I say … social justice

    Open AccessMegan E L Brown, Komal Atta et al.ARTICLEMedical Education2024

    Explore the term "Social Justice" in this new "When I Say" article. The authors consider its origin, advocate for a broader definition, and encourage renewed focus in the field

  • Staff disability data in UK higher education

    Open AccessEirini Saloniki, Kristoffer Halvorsrud et al.ARTICLEMedical Humanities2024References: 4

    Challenges remain to obtain a clear picture of staff with disabilities within higher education. The lack of both uniformity and transparency in EDI reporting with respect to disability hinders the ability to quantify staff with disabilities within higher education, develop meaningful interventions and address inequities more widely

  • A critical review of cultural competence frameworks and models in medical and health professional education

    Open AccessShuangyu Li, Katherine Miles et al.ARTICLEMedical Teacher2023

    BACKGROUND: Cultural competence resides at the core of undergraduate and postgraduate medical and health professional education. The evolution of studies on cultural competence has resulted in the existence of multiple theoretical frameworks and models, each emphasising certain elements of culturally appropriate care, but generally lacking in providing a coherent and systematic approach to teaching this subject. METHODS: Following a meta-ethnogra…

  • Twelve tips for developing active bystander intervention training for medical students

    Open AccessDebbie Aitken, Heen Shamaz et al.ARTICLEMedical Teacher2023

    Healthcare experiences of mistreatment are long standing issues, with many not knowing how to recognise it and respond appropriately. Active bystander intervention (ABI) training prepares individuals with tools and strategies to challenge incidences of discrimination and harassment that they may witness. This type of training shares a philosophy that all members of the healthcare community have a role to play in tackling discrimination and health…

  • A discourse analysis of General Medical Council (GMC) guidelines for the inclusion of cultural diversity issues in medical education and practice

    Bheatriz Elsas Parish, Nisha Dogra et al.ARTICLEMedical Teacher2022

    BACKGROUND: Several studies have highlighted the insufficient inclusion of cultural diversity in medical schools' curricula and the extent of health inequalities highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to critically review a range of GMC publications to identify the inclusion of cultural diversity topics in their guidelines, as according to recent studies, doctors are inadequately prepared to serve a diverse population. METHODS: Tw…

  • Potential of social media in promoting mental health in adolescents

    Open AccessMichelle O’reilly, Nisha Dogra et al.ARTICLEHealth Promotion International2019

    The growing prevalence of adolescent mental disorders poses significant challenges for education and healthcare systems globally. Providers are therefore keen to identify effective ways of promoting positive mental health. This aim of this qualitative study was to explore perceptions that social media might be leveraged for the purposes of mental health promotion amongst adolescents aged between 11 and 18 years. Utilizing focus groups conducted w…