Docs With Disabilities Initiative

🌍✨ Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a time to celebrate the incredible contributions of disabled individuals across the globe and reflect on the work still needed to build a truly inclusive society. At Docs With Disabilities Initiative we’re deeply committed to advancing equity in health professions education by dismantling ableism and creating accessible pathways for future healthcare leaders. 💙 Let’s continue to challenge assumptions, advocate for accessibility, and amplify the voices of those with lived experiences. Together, we can drive meaningful change. 💪♿️ #IDPD #InclusionMatters #DisabilityInHealthCare #DocsWithDisabilities

⌛ Time is running out! Submit your Case Studies for the Academic Medicine Journal supplement on Disability Inclusion in Medical Education by December 15th! We’re excited to amplify your insights and innovations. Let’s make an impact together! https://lnkd.in/edm7bu26 #MedEd

Our next book club event happens TOMORROW! There is still time to sign up! 2 Books will be 'GIFTED' during the event. 📕 Book: How Do You Feel? by Dr. Jessi Gold Join us for a vibrant Q&A session with the author herself! Event Details: 📅 Date: December 4, 2024 🕒 Time: 4 PM EST / 1 PM PST Registration: https://lnkd.in/eNX7FThG As always CART and ASL are provided.

📣 The Docs With Disabilities Initiative #AccessInMedicine book club is excited to announce our next event, where we will review and deconstruct How Do You Feel? by Dr. Jessi Gold, MD MS in a vibrant Q&A session with the author herself! Join Lisa Meeks, PhD, MA and Justin Bullock as they moderate this critical discussion with Dr. Gold. Event Details:  📅 Date: December 4, 2024 🕒 Time: 4 PM EST / 1 PM PST 📍 Location: Online via Zoom. Register https://lnkd.in/eXXShX-9 Free and open to all! ASL and CART will be provided To fully participate in the conversation, we encourage you to pre-order the book and have it read before attending the session. You can order the book here: https://bit.ly/3XVymHj About How Do You Feel? Dr. Jessi Gold, MD MS shares her deeply personal journey as a psychiatrist and wellness leader, facing the overwhelming pressures of the medical profession. Through compelling patient stories and her own reflections, she exposes the often-hidden emotional struggles that healthcare professionals experience—burnout, perfectionism, and the challenge of maintaining humanity in a demanding field. Her insights and experiences will resonate with anyone who has ever felt the weight of responsibility in caring for others. #MedEd #MentalHealth #DocsWithDisabilities #MedicalEducation #HowDoYouFeel #Wellness #Wellbeing

New from Docs With Disabilities Initiative – NBME Guide for Requesting Accommodations Webinar 1 https://lnkd.in/gbawMbMY

Today and everyday we recognize that our hearts are full of gratitude for the incredible community that powers the #DocsWithDisabilities movement. 🦾 To our volunteers: Your dedication drives our mission forward. 🎙️ To our storytellers, podcast interviewees, and cohosts: Your voices inspire change and challenge perceptions. 🤝 To our leaders and collaborators: Your partnership amplifies our impact. 💡 To our funders and supporters: Your belief in our work makes our efforts possible. 📚 To the folks who attend our events, share our mission, and show love: You remind us why this work matters. You all make being part of this movement one of the most rewarding experiences we’ve ever had. Together, we’re building a more inclusive future for health professions education. Thank you for being part of this journey. 💜 #DisabilityInclusion #DocsWithDisabilities #Gratitude

New from Docs With Disabilities Initiative– Accessible Instruction and Assessment https://lnkd.in/gc_G3a4G

We’re feeling so grateful! 🙏 Our latest webinar/training filled up in just 2 minutes – we’re absolutely blown away! Thank you to everyone attending our webinars and trainings. Your enthusiasm fuels our work, and we’re committed to supporting your efforts. As we plan our 2025-2026 offerings at our upcoming retreat, we want to hear from you: 💬 What do you need? 💬 How can we support your efforts to build #DisabilityInclusive health professions programs? Share your thoughts below or send us a message—🧡

📢 Call for Cover Art: Disability Inclusion in Medical Education Supplement 🎨 We are excited to announce an open call for original artwork to be featured on the cover of a special supplement on Disability Inclusion in Medical Education, scheduled for publication in October 2025. We welcome submissions in photography, sculpture, painting, textile work, and other visual media. The artwork should represent the dynamic intersectionality of a disability-inclusive learning and training community, moving beyond reductionist or one-dimensional portrayals. Submission Details: 🖼️ Up to 3 high-resolution JPEG submissions per artist/group (9” x 8” or 1260 x 1084 pixels, 300 dpi). 🖋️ A 100-250 word artist's statement explaining the connection between the work and disability inclusion in academic medicine. 📅 Deadline: January 15th, 2024. 📬 Notifications will be sent in February 2025. This is an opportunity to showcase your art in a widely respected medical journal and contribute to the conversation on disability inclusion. 🔗 Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eJPuY9Ae #DisabilityInclusion #MedicalEducation #CoverArtOpportunity #InclusiveArt #Intersectionality #AcademicMedicine #CallForArt #MedEd

📣 The Docs With Disabilities Initiative #AccessInMedicine book club is excited to announce our next event, where we will review and deconstruct How Do You Feel? by Dr. Jessi Gold, MD MS in a vibrant Q&A session with the author herself! Join Lisa Meeks, PhD, MA and Justin Bullock as they moderate this critical discussion with Dr. Gold. Event Details:  📅 Date: December 4, 2024 🕒 Time: 4 PM EST / 1 PM PST 📍 Location: Online via Zoom. Register https://lnkd.in/eXXShX-9 Free and open to all! ASL and CART will be provided To fully participate in the conversation, we encourage you to pre-order the book and have it read before attending the session. You can order the book here: https://bit.ly/3XVymHj About How Do You Feel? Dr. Jessi Gold, MD MS shares her deeply personal journey as a psychiatrist and wellness leader, facing the overwhelming pressures of the medical profession. Through compelling patient stories and her own reflections, she exposes the often-hidden emotional struggles that healthcare professionals experience—burnout, perfectionism, and the challenge of maintaining humanity in a demanding field. Her insights and experiences will resonate with anyone who has ever felt the weight of responsibility in caring for others. #MedEd #MentalHealth #DocsWithDisabilities #MedicalEducation #HowDoYouFeel #Wellness #Wellbeing