Women with Disabilities in Medicine: Illuminating the Pathway
- Dec 18, 2023
- 1 min read
Updated: Aug 1, 2024
This webinar was recorded December 5th, 2023.
While the literature suggests a sharp (115%) increase in students with disabilities entering medical education, the growth in the population of practicing physicians (2%) has not kept pace. One reason may be the lack of mentorship. Mentorship is a key part of a successful transition to a career in medicine, especially for women. The DocsWithDisabilities team in partnership with multiple disability organizations, brings you a Women with Disabilities in Medicine (WWDIM) panel. These practicing physicians shared their insight into navigating the training to work pathway, thriving as doctors with disabilities, and balancing the multiple demands that often disproportionately impact women.
Executive Director: Dr. Lisa Meeks
Co-moderators: Drs. Allison Kessler and Diana Cejas
Panelists:
Dr. Amy Rule
Dr. Sylvia Robinson
Dr. Paige Church
Dr. Jennifer Arnold
Dr. Ashina Singh
Sponsors:
Michigan Medicine Center for Disability Health and Wellness
Stanford Medicine Alliance for Disability Inclusion and Equity
Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Loss (AMPHL)
Michigan Medicine Department of Family Medicine Disability Program
Johns Hopkins Disability Health Research Center
APHA Disability Section
Resources:
Disability in Medicine Mutual Mentorship Program https://disabilitymedmentors.org/abou...
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Website: https://www.docswithdisabilities.org
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This is a powerful and inspiring article that highlights the challenges and achievements of women with disabilities in the medical field. It’s encouraging to see such important perspectives being shared, as they help promote inclusion and equal opportunity in healthcare. The way you explained the topic was very clear and helpful. I recently came across a similar discussion on a review blog, where fake diplomas was mentioned while exploring how perceptions of qualification and accessibility vary across different professional spaces. Truly an insightful and meaningful piece.