Maya Christina Ayoub, M.D., Ed.M

Dr. Maya Ayoub, MD, EdM is a Clinical Instructor in Child Neurology at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, as well as a current Fellow in Medical Education and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. Prior to joining the medical field, Maya worked as a Clinical Developmental Associate in an intensive outpatient therapy program in California for autistic children, and children with neurodevelopmental disabilities; from there, she focused her studies on the overlap between educational accommodations, neurodevelopment, and the healthcare system through her Special Studies Program at Harvard Graduate School of Education. Her work in medicine, starting at Alpert Medical School of Brown University and now continuing at UCLA Health/David Geffen School of Medicine, has focused on medical education, support for neurodiverse patients and their families, and advocacy. Her hobbies include watercolor painting, bike riding, and exploring coffee shops around Southern California. She enjoys spending time with her large extended family. 

Institution: UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior

Project Title: Improving Survey Tools for Medical Trainees Working with Autistic Individuals

Project Overview: This project focuses on identifying key themes from the experiences of autistic individuals in healthcare settings to refine a survey tool designed for medical trainees. The survey tool includes fictional patient scenarios that assess trainee confidence, biases, and knowledge when working with neurodivergent patients.