Dr. Moss hosts PhD candidate and 1st year medical student, Mami, who discusses her journey thriving with autism, ADHD, and other disabilities. Mami shares her transition from PhD in chemistry to entering medical school, openly disclosing her disabilities during her application process. She highlights how her challenges, like reading struggles, became strengths, contributing to her earlier completion of PhD and numerous published papers. Mami also emphasizes the importance of accommodations, mentorship, and breaking stereotypes to promote diversity in the medical field. Join for an insightful conversation on resilience, empathy, and advocacy in healthcare.
Contact Mami: mamih@umich.edu
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***This episode is for educational purposes only. All opinions voiced are the opinions of the speakers and not reflective of any institution. This is NOT medical guidance or recommendations. Please follow up with your health provider and therapist for any additional questions or support. ***
Chapters:
00:00 Intro Sneak Peak
01:04 Podcast Intro
01:31 Introduction to Mami's Inspiring Journey
02:11 Early Interest in Medicine and PHD in Chemistry
07:04 Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Disabilities
08:49 Impact of Culture
12:05 Disabilities and Patients
14:21 The Power of Disclosure and Advocacy in Medical School Applications
21:10 Diversity and Empathy in Medicine
22:11 Humanizing Doctors
23:11 Patient-Doctors
26:52 Advice for Aspiring Health Professionals
28:50 Recap of Episode
32:31 Contact Info
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