Medical education often operates within rigid structures, valuing uniformity and efficiency over individuality and lived experience. For disabled medical students and doctors, our structures of education perpetuate ableist norms and often silence those that challenge established ideas of what it means to belong in medicine.

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

Removing Admissions Barriers for Nurses with Disabilities: Addressing Technical Standards

Presenters: Yael Mayer, Laura Yvonne Bulk, Tal Jarus Originally played on February 27th, 2024 Description: People with disabilities are...

Assisting students with crafting the personal statement Description: The personal statement is the student’s only opportunity to...

Introducing the Guide Description: This webinar will provide an overview of the process to request accommodations on the USMLE Step...

This video is a product of the Access In Medicine Group of the Docs With Disabilities Initiative. This video discusses the need for and...

In this One Pager, learn tips and best practices for communicating about disability inclusion in GME. This sample language will help...

Review best practices and tips for Starting an Affinity Group for for Trainees with Chronic Health Conditions and/or Disabilities in this...

Headed to residency or fellowship? Need to request accommodations to support your success (Disability Disclosure)? As a resident and an...