Adiba Haque

Neurology has always interested me, as a speciality where research is always evolving, furthering our understanding of the intricacies of the brain. From my iBSc, to spending time on the neurology wards this year, seeing the principles we learn about come to life through patients has solidified my passion for this speciality. 

Although neurology is a fascinating area of medicine, it is often an area that students find challenging to study. Therefore, as neurology chair, I want to work towards organising more consistent neurology tutorials throughout the year for both preclinical and clinical students. Over the past year, I have been involved with neurology teaching both for SurgSoc and Anatomy Society, by creating teaching materials and delivering tutorials, so I want to continue making a difference in this area through this role. 

As a part of the neurosurgery subcommittee this year, I am also aware of the intersection between the specialities. I will continue to collaborate with other neuro societies to deliver high-level lectures, focusing on innovation within the field. I also aim to run more events focusing on recent research being conducted by clinicians at UCL and Queen’s Square institute of neurology, incorporating a journal-club aspect within this to allow students to gain confidence in understanding and appraising academic papers. This would also provide an opportunity to ask questions to doctors in this speciality and form new connections in the process!