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

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The video discussed the importance of including disability in medical education and highlighted the need for a cultural shift in how physicians think about disability. It emphasized the significance of lived experiences and the value of community partnerships in promoting inclusion and equity. The speakers also discussed the role of self-advocates and the need to center the voices of physicians and individuals with disabilities in the conversation. They called for a shift in language and a focus on person-centered care to address biases and promote better understanding of disability. They also stressed the importance of community-engaged scholarship and the need for collaborations and partnerships to improve education and care for individuals with disabilities. The video concluded with a call to action, encouraging continued dialogue, the sharing of resources, and the cultivation of a more inclusive and equitable medical education system.

Keywords

disability

medical education

cultural shift

physicians

inclusion

equity

person-centered care

community partnerships

self-advocates

community-engaged scholarship