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Categories of Disability in Medical Education: Understanding Documentation and Accommodations
This Access in Medicine video explores the main categories of disability commonly disclosed in medical education. Designed for Disability Resource Professionals, faculty, and institutional leaders, the video demonstrates:
-Common disability categories seen in health professions education
-Types of documentation students may provide to support accommodation requests
-Examples of accommodations frequently used to promote equitable access


The Role of Faculty and Administrators in the Accommodation Process
Designed for faculty and academic administrators, this module provides a clear overview of the faculty role in informing and implementing accommodations for students with disabilities.


Ableism, Implicit Bias, and Microaggressions
In this video we explore how ableism manifests as both explicit and implicit bias in medical education.


Reimagining Technical Standards: A Recap of the Docs With Disabilities/AAMC Webinar
🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that the video from our Docs With Disabilities Initiative/AAMC Technical Standards...


Step Exam Resources from DWDI and AIM!
Have you checked out our 3-part Webinar Series on Requesting Accommodations on the USMLE Step exams? All webinars are Favailable on our...


Medical licensing for physicians with disabilities
Presenter: Erene Stergiopoulos, MD, MA Key Points: Physicians have higher rates of depression, anxiety, burnout and suicidal ideation...


NBME Guide for Requesting Accommodations Webinar 3
Assisting students with crafting the personal statement Description: The personal statement is the student’s only opportunity to...


NBME Guide for Requesting Accommodations Webinar 2
Working with providers, creating a plan with your student Description: This webinar highlights best practices for how DRPs at medical...


NBME Guide for Requesting Accommodations Webinar 1
Introducing the Guide Description: This webinar will provide an overview of the process to request accommodations on the USMLE Step...


Clear Masks Reduce Communication Barriers in the Healthcare Setting
This video is a product of the Access In Medicine Group of the Docs With Disabilities Initiative. This video discusses the need for and...


The Capability Imperative: Revealing Ableism in Medical Education
Presenter: Neera Jain, PhD Bio: Dr. Jain is Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Medical and Health Sciences Education at the School of...


Navigating a Disability in Residency or Fellowship
Do you have questions about disclosing a disability and requesting accommodations for your residency or fellowship? Are you wondering...


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