AAPM&R National Grand Rounds: Disability in Medical Education – Key Conversations on Inclusion and Intersectionality-Including Disability in Medical Education

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The video discussed the importance of having conversations about disability and the need for a cultural shift in medical education. The speakers highlighted the impact of ableism and discrimination faced by people with disabilities. They emphasized the need to change the way physicians think about disability and the importance of including lived experiences in medical education. The video also touched on the role of community partnerships, self-advocates, and community-engaged scholarship in bridging the gap between institutions and the disability community. The speakers mentioned the need for language shifts, such as person-first language, and the importance of recognizing and addressing bias. They called for a focus on person-centered care and highlighted the significance of understanding intersectionality. The video stressed the importance of engaging physicians with disabilities in the conversation and creating a culture of humility and listening. The speakers discussed the need for a whole-person approach, recognizing the subjective experience of quality of life, and challenging traditional metrics. They emphasized the need for collaboration, interprofessional education, and elevating engagement within academia to break barriers and improve care for people with disabilities. The video concluded with a call to continue the conversation and to keep working towards equity and inclusivity in medical education.

Keywords

disability conversations

cultural shift in medical education

ableism and discrimination

lived experiences in medical education

community partnerships

person-first language

bias recognition and addressing

person-centered care

engaging physicians with disabilities

intersectionality understanding