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DocsWithDisabilities Research and Resource RoundsCollection IV: Episode 21: policies towards disability inclusivity in the health sciencesEpisode 21: Collection IV: policies towards disability inclusivity in the health sciences. Article or Publication discussed: Authors: Liz Bowen, Emily Cleveland-Manchanda, Peppar E.P. Cyr, Rosemarie Garland-Thomson, Susan Havercamp, Kristi Kirschner, Rebecca Kronk, Lisa M. Meeks, Peter Poullos, Zoie Clarise Sheets, Dorothy W. Tolchin, Stephanie Pham Van, Silvia Yee, and Erik Parens Citation: Bowen, Liz, Emily Cleveland-Manchanda, Peppar E.P. Cyr, et al. "Anti-Ableist Medical Education: Meeting the Challenges." The Hastings Center. Issue Brief, 2024 https://www.thehastingscenter.org/anti-ableist-medical-education-meeting-the-challenges/. Description: The Hastings Center Issue Brief covered in t...
2025-11-2114 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 124: Mapping the Landscape of Technical Standards: A Nationwide Review of Medical SchoolsMapping the Landscape of Technical Standards: A Nationwide Review of Medical Schools Interviewees: Carol Haywood, PhD, OTR/L — Assistant Professor, Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Chris Moreland, MD, MPH — Professor of Internal Medicine; Division Chief for Hospital Medicine; Interim Associate Chair for Faculty Affairs and Development, Dell Medical School (Comments made in ASL and voiced through interpreters) Interviewer: Lisa Meeks, PhD, MA — Guest Editor, Academic Medicine Supplement on Disability Inclusion in Undergraduate Medical Education Description: In this episode of Stories Behind the Science, we sit down with Dr. Ca...
2025-11-1341 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 123: Evaluating Disability-Inclusive Content on U.S. Medical Schools' Websites: A National StudyEpisode 123: Evaluating Disability-Inclusive Content on U.S. Medical Schools' Websites—A National Study Interviewees: Ifeoma Ikedionwu, MD — Psychiatry and Internal Medicine Dual Intern, UT Southwestern Dominique Cook — Fourth-Year Medical Student, University of South Florida Interviewer: Lisa Meeks, PhD, MA — Guest Editor, Academic Medicine Supplement on Disability Inclusion in Undergraduate Medical Education Description: In this episode of Stories Behind the Science, Dr. Lisa Meeks sits down with Dr. Ifeoma Ikedionwu and Dominique Cook, co-authors of the first national study examining how medical school websites communicate disability inclusion. Their paper, Evaluating Disability-Inclusive Content on U.S. Medic...
2025-10-2243 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 122: Clinical Accommodations in Undergraduate Medical EducationInterviewees: Matthew Sullivan, PhD, Assistant Director of Disability Resources, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis Suchita "Suchi" Rastogi, PhD. MPH Candidate, University of Illinois Chicago; CEO, Disability in Medicine Mutual Mentorship Program Interviewer: Lisa Meeks, PhD, MA, Guest Editor, Academic Medicine Supplement on Disability Inclusion in Undergraduate Medical Education Description: In this episode of Stories Behind the Science, Dr. Lisa Meeks talks with Matt Sullivan (Washington University School of Medicine) and Suchita "Suchi" Rastogi (UIC; DM3P) about their paper, "Standardized Language for Clinical Accommodations in U.S. Undergraduate...
2025-10-1758 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 121: Promoting Disability Inclusion Through an Expanded Conceptual Framework of the Learning EnvironmentInterviewee: Erick Hung, MD, Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Associate Dean for Students, University of California San Francisco School of Medicine Interviewer: Lisa Meeks, PhD, MA, Guest Editor, Academic Medicine Supplement on Disability Inclusion in Undergraduate Medical Education Description: In this episode of Stories Behind the Science, Dr. Lisa Meeks talks with Dr. Erick Hung (UCSF) about his paper, "Promoting Disability Inclusion Through an Expanded Conceptual Framework of the Learning Environment," part of the Academic Medicine supplement on Disability Inclusion in UME. Their conversation explores how a single student story...
2025-10-1038 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 120: The Intersection of Disability, Race, Ethnicity, and Financial Background on Food Insecurity Among Medical StudentsInterviewee: Bassel Shanab, BS is a fourth-year medical student at the Yale School of Medicine. Interviewer: Lisa Meeks, PhD, MA, Guest Editor, Academic Medicine Supplement on Disability Inclusion in UME. Description: This episode of Stories Behind the Science sits down with Bassel Shanab (Yale School of Medicine), co-first author of "The Intersection of Disability, Race, Ethnicity, and Financial Background on Food Insecurity Among Medical Students," part of the Academic Medicine supplement on Disability Inclusion in UME. We move beyond prevalence rates to the lived realities behind them—and why hu...
2025-10-0248 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 119: Disability in Undergraduate Medical Education in the United States: A Scoping ReviewInterviewees: Kirsten Brown, PhD Assistant Professor of Health Professions Education at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences; as a short disclaimer, Kirsten's views do not represent the official policy or position of her employer. Dionna Bidny, MD, MMUS a first-year resident in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, currently completing her Transitional Year; and Abby Konoposky, PhD Senior Director of Medical Education Research in the Department of Psychiatry at Northwell Health. Interviewer: Lisa Meeks, PhD, MA, Guest Editor, Academic Medicine Supplement on...
2025-09-2743 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 118: Preparing to Thrive: Supporting Learners with Disabilities Through the Undergraduate-to-Graduate Medical Education TransitionInterviewees: Dr. Zoie Sheets, Resident Physician in the Departments of Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Chicago; and Dr. Nalinda Charnsangavej, Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Residency Program Director at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin. Interviewer: Lisa Meeks, PhD, MA, Guest Editor, Academic Medicine Supplement on Disability Inclusion in UME. Description: Preparing to Thrive: Supporting Learners with Disabilities Through the Undergraduate-to-Graduate Medical Education Transition This episode of Stories Behind the Science brings you an intimate conversation with Dr. Zoie...
2025-09-2738 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 114: ACGME/DWDI Disability Resource Hub Case Study: Psychological Disability in a Nephrology FellowshipInterviewees: Justin Bullock, MD, MPH; Cary Payne, MD Interviewer: Lisa Meeks, PhD, MA Description: In Episode 114, Dr. Lisa Meeks talks with Dr. Justin Bullock (nephrology fellow, University of Washington; living with bipolar disorder) and Dr. Cary Payne (Program Director, Nephrology Fellowship, University of Washington) about navigating fellowship with a psychiatric disability—and how trust, humility, and creative flexibility built a training experience defined by healing and growth. Together, they retrace Justin's decision to pursue fellowship after a traumatic residency, his choice to lead with authenticity during the match, and the risks an...
2025-09-0657 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 113: ACGME/DWDI Disability Resource Hub Case Study: Learning Disability and ADHD in a Psychiatry ResidencyInterviewees: Emily Green, MD and Kelley Volpe, MD Interviewer: Lisa Meeks, PhD, MA Description: In Episode 113, Dr. Lisa Meeks talks with Dr. Emily Green (child psychiatrist, University of Chicago; recent fellow at UIC) and Dr. Kelley Volpe (training director of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at UIC) about navigating fellowship with ADHD and a learning disability—and how openness, advocacy, and leadership support shaped a successful training experience. Together, they trace Emily's decision-making during the match, the challenges of transitioning from residency to fellowship (and from student to employee), and the unexpected ba...
2025-08-2246 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 111: ACGME/DWDI Disability Resource Hub Case Study: Physical Disability in a Neurology Residency Interviewees: Tom Pisano, MD PhD and Laura Ashley Stein, MD, MS, Ed. Interviewer: Lisa Meeks, PhD, MA Description: In Episode 111, Dr. Lisa Meeks talks with Dr. Tom Pisano (former Penn neurology resident; now neuro-hospital medicine and neuro-immunology fellow) and Dr. Laura Stein (Adult Neurology Program Director at Penn) about building an accessible neurology residency for a physician who uses a wheelchair—and how trust, planning, and culture made it work. Together, they trace Tom's match-day disclosure strategy and "find-your-people" approach, an accessibility walk-through with tape measures and ADA checks, an...
2025-08-1559 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 110: ACGME/DWDI Disability Resource Hub Case Study: Physical Disability in a Pediatrics ResidencyInterviewees: Uyen Troung, MD and Nalinda Charnsangavej, MD Interviewer: Lisa Meeks, PhD, MA Description: What does it take to create true accessibility in residency training? In this episode, Dr. Lisa Meeks is joined by Dr. Uyen Truong, Chief Resident at the UT-Austin Dell Medical School Pediatric Residency Program, and Dr. Nalinda Charnsangavej, the program's Director, for a candid conversation about disability inclusion in graduate medical education. Together, they share the story behind Dr. Truong's residency journey as a wheelchair user—from early planning and proactive accommodations to the team-wide commitment that ma...
2025-08-081h 06
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 108: ICAM Panel – Facing Ableism: What's Our Role in Building InclusionInterviewer: Dr. Lisa Meeks Interviewees: · Abbey MacLellan · Zachary Ford · Marihan Farid · RJ Roggeveen · Michael Quon · Lynn Ashdown Description: Episode 108: ICAM Panel – Facing Ableism: What's Our Role in Building Inclusion 🎙️ Live from the International Congress on Academic Medicine (ICAM) Ableism in medicine isn't always loud—but it's everywhere. In this special live episode, host Dr. Lisa Meeks moderates a powerful conversation with residents, clinicians, and advocates who challenge the structures and assumptions that exclude disabled people from medicine. Recorded at ICA...
2025-07-041h 14
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 107: Reflections: Healing, Sharing, and Transforming Medical EducationContent Warning This episode addresses mental health issues, including research and personal narratives on suicide. Please take care while engaging with it and only proceed if you feel safe doing so. If you, or someone you love, is having thoughts of suicide, please contact 988. Help is available. Interviewer Dr. Lisa Meeks Interviewees John Ruddell Jennifer Ruddell Narrator Dr. Joseph Murray Transcript Link: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aH2bYIfs63VeVnABRj4NrhpwffUjGmRSB3qaP9-bm4U/edit?usp=sharing] Keywords Suicide Prevention Medical Education Mental Health...
2025-01-221h 08
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 106: Responding to Loss: Postvention and Support After a Suicide.Content Warning: This content addresses mental health issues, including research and narratives on suicide. Please take care while engaging with it and only proceed if you feel safe doing so. If you, or someone you love, is having thoughts of suicide, please contact 988. Help is available. Interviewer Dr. Lisa Meeks Interviewees John Ruddell Jennifer Ruddell Roja (friend of Jack Ruddell) Dr. David Muller Dr. Christine Moutier Dr. Jessi Gold Narrator Dr. Joseph Murray Transcript Keywords: Suicide, Postvention, Prevention, Aftermath, Proactive, Support, Parents, Peers, Memorial, Staffing, Response from...
2024-10-021h 06
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 105: Repairing the System: How Do We Create Safe Environments? Content Warning: This content addresses mental health issues, including research and narratives on suicide. Please take care while engaging with it and only proceed if you feel safe doing so. If you, or someone you love, is having thoughts of suicide, please contact 988. Help is available. Interviewer: Lisa Meeks Interviewees John Ruddell Jennifer Ruddell Roja (friend of Jack Ruddell) Dr. Stuart Slavin Dr. Christine Moutier Dr. Srijan Sen Dr. David Muller Dr. Justin...
2024-09-2457 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 104: Silent Struggles – Mental Health and Medical EducationContent Warning: This content addresses mental health issues, including research and narratives on suicide. Please take care while engaging with it and only proceed if you feel safe doing so. If you, or someone you love, is having thoughts of suicide, please contact 988. Help is available. Episode 104: Silent Struggles – Mental Health and Medical Education Interviewer Lisa Meeks Interviewees John Ruddell Jennifer Ruddell Roja (friend of Jack Ruddell) Dr. David Muller Dr. Justin Bullock Dr...
2024-09-1959 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 103: Suicidality in Medical Training: Understanding the Crisis and its Causes.Content Warning: This content addresses mental health issues, including research and narratives on suicide. Please take care while engaging with it and only proceed if you feel safe doing so. If you, or someone you love, is having thoughts of suicide, please contact 988. Help is available. Episode 103: Suicidality in Medical Training: Understanding the Crisis and its Causes. Interviewer Lisa Meeks Interviewees John Ruddell Jennifer Ruddell Roja (friend of Jack Ruddell) Dr. Christine Moutier ...
2024-09-1743 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisodes 102: Honoring Dr. Jack Ruddell: A Story of Joy, Compassion, and Mental Health in Medical TrainingWarning: This content addresses mental health issues, including research and narratives on suicide. Please take care while engaging with it and only proceed if you feel safe doing so. If you, or someone you love, is having thoughts of suicide, please contact 988. Help is available. Interviewer Lisa Meeks Interviewees John Ruddell Jennifer Ruddell Roja (friend of Jack Ruddell) Dr. Christine Moutier Dr. Jessi Gold Narrator Dr. Joseph Murray Description
2024-09-1752 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 101: Innovation for Disability Inclusion in DentistryInterviewer: Dr. Lisa Meeks Interviewees:
2024-09-0441 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 100: A Conversation about Wellness, Disability, and IntersectionalityInterviewer: Lisa Meeks Interviewees: David J. Skorton, MD, President and CEO of the AAMC Amy Addams, Director of Student Affairs, Alignment and Holistic Review at AAMC Mytien Nguyen, Researcher and MD-PhD student at Yale Description: In this milestone episode, host Lisa Meeks interviews leaders from the AAMC and a medical student to tackle the critical issues of burnout, mental health, and disability inclusion in medical education. The conversation provides an overview on the current state of burnout and well-being...
2024-08-2459 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 99: Navigating Medical Training: Fireside Chat on Accommodation Disparities Among Medical Trainees with Non-Apparent DisabilitiesInterviewees: Dr. Jo Hartland and Dr. Megan Brown Interviewer: Lisa Meeks Description: In this compelling episode of the Docs with Disabilities podcast, host Lisa Meeks explores the unique challenges and privileges faced by medical professionals with non-apparent disabilities. Recorded at the 2024 Annual Scholarship Meeting in Warwick, UK, this episode features insightful conversations with Dr. Megan Brown and Dr. Joe Heartland. Key Topics Discussed: Navigating disclosure and accommodation requests for non-apparent disabilities Structural and climate-related barriers in medical training The privilege and peril of having a...
2024-08-181h 06
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 98: Advancing Disability Equity in Health Professions Scholarship: A Panel Discussion on Inclusive Research and Publication Practices. Guests: Drs. Kevin Eva, Lara Varpio, Gabrielle Finn, and Yoon Soo Park Interviewees: Dr. Kevin Eva, Dr. Lara Varpio, Dr. Gabrielle Finn, and Dr. Yoon Soo Park Interviewer: Lisa Meeks In this special live episode, recorded at the 2024 ASME Conference in Warwick, UK, host Lisa Meeks moderates a dynamic panel titled "Advancing Disability Equity in Health Professions Scholarship: A Panel Discussion on Inclusive Research and Publication Practices." Joining her are esteemed guests Drs. Kevin Eva, Lara Varpio, Gabrielle Finn, and Yoon Soo Park, who delve into the critical intersection of equity, academia, and scholarship. They share valuable insights on expanding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI...
2024-08-101h 10
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 97: Drs. Raffi Najarian and Justin RamseyInterviewees: Raffi Najarian and Justin Ramsey Interviewer: Lisa Meeks Description: In this conversation, Lisa Meeks interviews Raffi Najarian and Justin Ramsey, both pediatric rehabilitation physicians with cerebral palsy. They discuss their journey to medical school and the challenges they faced along the way. Raffi shares his experience of applying to medical school and the support he received from his family. Justin talks about the internal barriers he faced and the importance of finding the right mentor. They also discuss the challenges they encountered during medical school, including access barriers. In this conversation, Raffi Najarian and...
2024-07-291h 00
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 96: A Live Recording at the SMADIE 5th Annual Conference - "The Power of Storytelling in Healthcare"Interviewer: Dr. Peter Poullos Interviewees: Emmanuel Asenso, DO, Allison Kessler, MD, MSc, Joseph Samona, DDS, Satendra Singh, MD Description: This episode of the DWDI podcast brings together four incredible individuals for a live recording session during the 5th annual SMADIE conference on April. The panel featured Emmanuel Ascenso, Dr. Joe Simona, Dr. Satendra Singh, and Dr. Allison Kessler, all of whom had previously been interviewed on the podcast and had garnered significant listenership. Each guest shared their personal and professional journeys, highlighting their experiences as healthcare professionals with disabilities...
2024-07-0546 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 95: ICAM Panel: "Breaking Barriers: Redefining Technical Standards for Disability Inclusion in Canadian Medical Education"Interviewer: Lisa Meeks Interviewees: Rachel Giddings, Julia Hanes, Cheryl Holmes Description: In this special live recording of the "Docs with Disabilities" podcast, host Lisa Meeks interviews medical professionals and educators who have worked to transform technical standards in Canadian medical education to be more inclusive of individuals with disabilities. The panel discusses the shift from restrictive technical standards to core competencies, highlighting the importance of diversity-affirming frameworks over mere accommodations. They share personal stories and insights on the impact of these changes on medical learners and the broader healthcare system. The panel delves...
2024-06-201h 08
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 94: Shaping the Future: A Live Panel on Disability Inclusion in Canadian Medical Education at ICAM 2024Interviewer: Lisa Meeks Interviewees: Dr. Lynn Ashdown Dr. Quinten Clarke Dr. Jerry M. Maniate Dr. Franco Rizzuti Description: In this episode of the "Docs with Disabilities" podcast, co-host Lisa Meeks brings together a panel of doctors with disabilities to discuss their experiences navigating the medical field. The panel, recorded live from the 2024 International Congress on Academic Medicine (ICAM) in Vancouver, British Columbia, focuses on disability inclusion in Canadian medical education. The panelists include Drs. Jerry Maniate, Franco Rizzuti, Lynn Ashdown, and Quinten Clark, wh...
2024-06-161h 19
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 93: Dr. Brooke EllisonInterviewee: Dr. Brooke Ellison Interviewer: Dr. Peter Poullos Note: This episode was recorded prior to Dr. Ellisons death on February 4th. We are honored to have had the opportunity to interview her before she passed away and hope this podcast episode honors her and her contributions to science. Description: In this podcast episode, Dr. Peter Poullos interviews Dr. Brooke Ellison, a disability rights advocate and bioethicist. Dr. Ellison shares her journey of embracing disability, finding strength, and building resilience. She discusses the inspiration behind the title of her book, Look Both W...
2024-05-221h 08
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 92: Dr. Diana Cejas, Part 2 Interviewee: Dr. Diana Cejas Interviewer: Dr. Lisa Meeks Description: In this conversation, Diana Cejas, a pediatric neurologist, shares her experiences as a disabled Black woman in medicine. She discusses her journey as a cancer and stroke survivor and the challenges she faced in getting her concerns taken seriously by healthcare professionals. Diana also highlights the impact of race and ableism in medicine and the need for greater recognition and support for marginalized individuals. She shares her experiences of returning to residency after a stroke and the mixed responses she received from col...
2024-05-1551 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 91: Dr. Diana Cejas Part 1Interviewee: Dr. Diana Cejas Interviewer: Dr. Lisa Meeks Description: In this conversation, Diana Cejas, a pediatric neurologist, shares her experiences as a disabled Black woman in medicine. She discusses her journey as a cancer and stroke survivor and the challenges she faced in getting her concerns taken seriously by healthcare professionals. Diana also highlights the impact of race and ableism in medicine and the need for greater recognition and support for marginalized individuals. She shares her experiences of returning to residency after a stroke and the mixed responses she received from colleagues. The co...
2024-05-1542 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 90: DRP Special Series: Access In Medicine (AIM)Interviewer: Dr. Lisa Meeks Interviewees: Erin Browkoski, Suzanne Hawks, Karyn LaTurner, Christine Low, Sarah Triano Description In this special episode of the DRP series, we explore the origins and evolution of the Docs With Disabilities Access in Medicine (AIM) program, a vibrant initiative dedicated to promoting accessible and equitable educational environments for students with disabilities in medical education. Our conversation delves into AIM's collaborative partnerships with various organizations and the development of essential resources aimed at breaking down barriers to disability inclusion within medical education. Through engaging stories and real-life triumphs...
2024-04-0555 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 89: As California Goes, So Goes The Nation: Deans EditionInterviewer: Dr. Lisa Meeks Interviewees: Dr. Lee Miller, Dr. Mijiza Sanchez-Guzman, Dr. Kama Guluma, Dr. Erick Hung, and Dr. Sharad Jain Description: In this episode, we delve into the pivotal role of disability within medical education, particularly its significance in the realms of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Joining us are leaders from California Medical Schools, including Dr. Lee Miller, Dr. Mijiza Sanchez-Guzman, Dr. Kama Guluma, Dr. Erick Hung, and Dr. Sharad Jain, who generously share their experiences and insights on the profound impact of disability within the medical field. Our...
2024-03-2541 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 88: Drs. Megan Brown and Jo Hartland, World Poetry DayInterviewees: Drs. Megan Brown and Jo Hartland Interviewer: Dr. Lisa Meeks Description: In this episode, podcast co-host Lisa Meeks had the privilege of hearing from Drs. Megan Brown and Jo Harland, two UK physicians with disabilities, who collaborated on a thought-provoking poem critiquing disability inclusion in the medical field. In this poem reading, Drs. Brown and Hartland challenge the narrative of "overcoming" and "inspiration porn" often associated with disabled individuals. They emphasize the importance of embracing one's true identity and resisting the pressure to conform to societal expectations. Reminding us that...
2024-03-2054 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 87: Dr. Rhonda MooreInterviewee: Dr. Rhonda Moore Interviewer: Dr. Lisa Meeks Description: In this episode of the Docs with Disabilities podcast, Dr. Rhonda Moore, a medical anthropologist and program officer at the NIH shares her journey grappling with chronic pain, autism, and attention deficit disorder, all amidst the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. She very candidly shares insight into her journey as a kid, from growing up with a brother with autism, to taking theater classes as a means to derive and learn confidence. Through her personal narrative, Dr. Moore shed light on the challenges faced by...
2024-03-0552 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 86: Black History Month Special Episode: featuring research and resource rounds episodes 5 & 15DESCRIPTION: To cap off Black History Month 2024 we are sharing with you two episodes from Research & Resource Rounds that discuss articles whose authors are rising Black scholars. Dr. Desiree Valentine is an assistant professor for Philosophy at Marquette University who specializes in Critical Philosophy of Race, Feminist Philosophy, Queer Theory, and Disability Bioethics. Dr. Justin Bullock is a Nephrology Fellow at the University of Washington and, newly, the Co-Director of the Docs With Disabilities Initiative. These shows are two of our favorites, both reflecting crucial developments in thinking, research, and mentorship to promote diversity, equity...
2024-02-2828 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 85: Dr. Joshua WilderInterviewee: Dr. Joshua Wilder Interviewer: Dr. Lisa Meeks Description: In this episode, Dr. Wilder discusses his journey as a gay black man living with a disability, specifically prune belly syndrome, which led to a kidney transplant at a young age. Dr. Wilder's story is one of resilience and determination, shaped by his experiences as a lifelong patient and now a healthcare provider. He candidly shares the challenges he faced, from navigating the healthcare system to overcoming racial biases and discrimination. Despite these obstacles, Dr. Wilder's unwavering spirit and support from his...
2024-02-2032 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 84: Emerging DRP Leaders in Medical EducationSpecial Series Focus: DRP's: Emerging DRP Leaders in Medical Education Description
2024-01-2858 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 83: From Guidance to Growth: The Impact of Mentorship in Disability ServicesSpecial Series Focus: DRP's From Guidance to Growth: The Impact of Mentorship in Disability Services Hashtags: #MentoringMonth #ThankYourMentorDay Description This episode explores the critical role of mentorship and sponsorship in building the next generation of disability resource professionals (DRPs). The participants discuss their experiences as mentors and mentees, emphasizing the importance of community, support, and collaboration within the field. They highlight the value of peer mentoring and the power of investing in others. The conversation also touches on the emotional commitment and enduring connections that come with mentorship. Committed to growth a...
2024-01-1555 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 82: Dr. Katherine Vakil Interviewee: Dr. Katherine Vakil Interviewer: Dr. Kruti Shah Description: In this episode, we are delighted to be joined by Dr. Katherine Vakil, a pharmacist and Pharmacy Services Manager based in the Chicago area, and guest host Dr. Kruti Shah, who is a Clinical Operations Pharmacist at Rush. Dr. Shah was recently featured on the podcast as a guest in Episode 74. If you haven't yet listened to that interview, we highly recommend you check it out after finishing this one. Today, Dr. Shah is back, this time in the interview role, for a conversation w...
2023-12-2836 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 81: Women with Disabilities in Medicine: Illuminating the Pathway Co-Moderators: Drs. Diana Cejas and Allison Kessler Interviewee: Dr. Amy Rule, Dr. Sylvia Robinson, Dr. Paige Church, Dr. Jennifer Arnold, Dr. Ashina Singh This panel was live on December 5th 2023. In Episode 81, we bring the "Women with Disabilities in Medicine: Illuminating the Pathway" panel to our podcast audience. While the literature suggests a sharp (115%) increase in students with disabilities entering medical education, the growth in the population of practicing physicians (2%) has not kept pace. One reason may be the lack of mentorship. Mentorship is a key part of a successful transition to...
2023-12-191h 30
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 80, Part 2: Drs. Neera Jain and Peter Poullos Interviewee: Dr. Pete Poullos Description: In this special 2 part series, Dr. Neera Jain interviews friend and colleague Dr. Peter Poullos on his experiences as a person with a disability. Dr. Poullos candidly reflects on his journey coming into a disability identity and how learning from a vibrant community of diverse individuals has elevated his thinking about disability justice. He shares insight into the power of community and how transformational it has been in forming the disability resource group at Stanford Medicine. Throughout the interview, Drs Jain and Poullos discuss their shared experiences and their roles as advocates...
2023-12-1240 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 80, Part 1. Drs. Neera Jain and Peter PoullosInterviewee: Dr. Pete Poullos Description: In this special 2 part series, Dr. Neera Jain interviews friend and colleague Dr. Peter Poullos on his experiences as a person with a disability. Dr. Poullos candidly reflects on his journey coming into a disability identity and how learning from a vibrant community of diverse individuals has elevated his thinking about disability justice. He shares insight into the power of community and how transformational it has been in forming the disability resource group at Stanford Medicine. Throughout the interview, Drs Jain and Poullos discuss their shared experiences and their roles as advocates...
2023-12-1233 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 79: The Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine OB GYN and Clinical TeamInterviewees: Cleveland Clinic Group - Craig Nielsen MD (Clinical Leadership), Stacie Jhaveri MD, Diane Young MD (OB-GYN clerkship), Theresa Papich (4th year medical student). Description: This is a story about what happens when everything goes well and when creativity and a can do attitude lead the discussion. Today, we are talking with a team of OB-GYN clerkship, residency and clinical leaders from Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, and Theresa Papich, a 4th year medical school student who is a wheelchair user. Throughout our conversation we...
2023-11-2154 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 78: Dr. Joanna BisgroveInterviewee: Dr. Joanna Turner Bisgrove Interviewer: Dr. Peter Poullos Description: Today, we are joined by Dr. Joanna Turner Bisgrove. Dr. Bisgrove is a family medicine physician, Assistant Professor in Family Medicine at Rush University Medical Center, and the inaugural chair for the American Medical Association's Disability Advisory Group. Dr. Bisgrove has been involved in healthcare policy for several years and is a staunch advocate for disability inclusion. In this episode, she shares her story as a person with a disability, discusses her leadership at Rush University and in national organizations such as the Am...
2023-11-0932 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 77: Dr. Amy Rule Interviewee: Amy Rule, MD, MPH, FAAP Interviewer: Lisa Meeks, PhD, MA Description: In this episode we are joined by neonatal and pediatric hospitalist and academic pediatrician Dr. Amy Rule. In this episode, Dr. Rule talks about navigating the academic experience of medical school as a person with disabilities, her experiences in medical school and residency, how her disability impacts her work as a pediatrician and parenting a child with a disability. Resources: "I Am That Parent" (Cited in episode) Transcript Bio: Dr. Amy Rule is a pediatric a...
2023-11-021h 01
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 76: Bonus Research and Resource Rounds "The Evolution of Disability Language" Description: This 'bonus' listen of our Research and Resource Rounds covering the article, "The Evolution of Disability Language: Choosing Terms to Describe Disability" and authored, in part, by Dr. Ayers, is offered here as a bonus episode to Dr. Kara Ayers interview on our main podcast. In this article the authors enumerate a series of models used to conceptualize disability and the terminology associated with each model. They provide in-depth explorations of person-first and identity-first language, recommend avoiding euphemisms, and argue against the language restrictions imposed by some style guides. Article: "...
2023-09-2116 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 76: Dr. Kara AyersInterviewee: Dr. Kara Ayers Interviewer: Peter Poullos, MD Description: In this episode, Dr. Peter Poullos interview Dr. Kara Ayers disability researcher and associate director of the University of Cincinnati University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. Together they discuss advocacy work, interprofessional collaboration, the language we use when describing marginalized communities and how ableism impacts the health outcomes and safety of our patients. Resources: (1) Evolution of Disability Language (2) How to talk to kids about people with disabilities (3) @ThinkEquitable Transcript Bio: Dr. Kara Ayers is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at...
2023-09-2147 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 75: Rasheera Dopson, MPHInterviewee: Rasheera Dopson, MPH Interviewer: Peter Poullos, MD Description: Today, we are joined by public health researcher and disability advocate Ms. Rasheera Dopson. In this episode, Ms. Dopson and Dr. Poullos discuss the interactions between disability and chronic illness, how the experience with disability and the healthcare system changes throughout different life stages, and the intersection of race, gender, and disability . Bio: Rasheera Dopson, MPH is a motivational speaker, podcaster, author, D.E.I.A. consultant, and qualitative researcher at the National Center of Primary Care at Morehouse School of Medicine. He...
2023-09-0537 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 74: Dr. Kruti Shah (PharmD)Interviewee: Dr. Kruti Shah (PharmD) Interviewer: Dr. Lisa Meeks Description: In this BIPOC II episode, Dr. Lisa Meeks is joined by Dr. Kruti Shah, a Clinical Operations Pharmacist at Rush University Medical Center. Being a woman of color and having a disability of hearing loss, Dr. Shah is a passionate advocate for Disability, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Rush. Dr. Shah and Dr. Meeks discuss how her upbringing shaped her evolving perceptions of her own disability, the ways in which her formative experiences have informed her work advocating for patients, and her hopes...
2023-08-2346 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 73: Dr. Jennifer Arnold Description: In this episode, Dr. Meeks interviews New York Times best-selling author, pediatrician, and Boston Children's Pediatric simulation center director, Dr. Jennifer Arnold. Together, they discuss the elevated standards placed on disabled students, the role disabled physicians play in empowering their patients, and the value of disability education in health care. Interviewees: Dr. Jennifer Arnold (personal website: https://jenarnoldmd.com/) Interviewer: Dr. Lisa Meeks Producer: Gabe Abrams Key words: medical education, physical disability, accommodations, residency, pediatrics, docswithdisabilities, simulation, television, book, ableism, spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia. Bio: Je...
2023-08-171h 01
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 72: Drs. Uyen Troung and Nalinda CharnsangavejDescription: In this episode, Dr. Meeks, Dr. Troung, and Dr. Charnsangavej discuss the residency accommodation system from multiple perspectives, the importance of team-wide support in GME to ensure access for doctors with disabilities, and the value disabled doctors bring to health care. Interviewees: Dr. Uyen Troung, and Dr. Nalinda Charnsangavej Interviewer: Dr. Lisa Meeks Producer: Gabe Abrams Key words: medical education, physical disability, disability research, accommodations, wheelchair, SCI, medical technology, residency, pediatrics, program director, GME, GME Policy Bio: Uyen Truong, MD grew up in Minnesota but...
2023-07-281h 06
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 71: Dr. Anne MessmanDescription: In this episode, we are joined by emergency medicine physician, and DIO, Dr. Anne Messman for a conversation about disability disclosure, seeking and receiving accommodations, and creating inclusive and welcoming spaces for trainees. Interviewee: Dr. Anne Messman Interviewer: Dr. Lisa Meeks Producer: Sofia Scholzman Key Words: Non-apparent disabilty, GME, Emergency Medicine, Invisible disability, DocsWithDisabilities, MS, Multiple Sclerosis, Medical Education, Residents, Residency, DIO, Disability, Bias, DIO, Accommodations. Bio: Dr. Anne Messman is an emergency medicine physician in Detroit, Michigan. In addition to clinical work, Dr. Mes...
2023-07-1942 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 70: Dr. Chris McCullohDescription: In this episode Dr. Meeks and Dr. McCulloh, general surgeon and medical technology innovator, discuss the importance of mentorship for disabled healthcare workers, how and when to disclose a disability and the impact of disability representation in medical education. Interviewee: Dr. Christopher McCulloh Interviewer: Dr. Lisa Meeks Producers: Gabe Abrams, and Pranati Movva Key words: medical education, physical disability, disability research, accommodations, wheelchair, SCI, medical technology Interviewee Bio: Chris McCulloh, MD, is a board certified critical care surgeon. Prior to medical school, an injury to...
2023-06-3048 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 69: Drs. Heather Feldner and Heather EvansDescription: Today, we are joined by two guests and namesakes, Drs. Heather Feldner and Heather Evans, both from the University of Washington, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine . In their conversation with Dr. Pete Poullos, Dr. Evans and Dr. Feldner discuss their arrival to disability studies scholarship at the University of Washington, the curious and impactful forms that their work has taken as products of inter-departmental collaboration, and their visions for a medical education that is more cognizant of and that actively centers the dynamic, lived experiences of those with disabilities. Interviewees: Drs. Heather Feldner and Heather...
2023-06-261h 01
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 68: Dr. Michelle MeadeDescription: In this episode, Dr. Poullos is joined by Dr. Michelle Meade, a professor within the University of Michigan Departments of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Family Medicine and a practicing rehabilitation psychologist. Dr. Meade's research focuses on topics such as healthcare disparities, health self-management, and the employment of individuals with physical disabilities. She joins us today to talk about her career journey and some of her recent work. Interviewee: Dr. Michelle Meade Interviewer: Dr. Peter Poullos Producer: Sofia Scholzman Key words: Transcript: https://bit.ly/Episode68_MichelleMeade
2023-06-0134 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 67: Part 2. Dr. Emily GreenDescription: This BIPOC II episode is a continuation of Episode 67, part 1. In this episode, Drs. Green and Jain discussing the delicate distinction between the risk of stigma vs. the reward of accommodation and inclusion, and how people navigating the decision to disclose disability and request accommodation face a multitude of barriers. Interviewee: Emily Green, MD, MA Interviewer: Dr. Neera Jain Producer: Lisa Meeks Key Words: Dyslexia, ADHD, Residency, Psychiatry, Child Psychiatry, Advocacy, NBME, BIPOC, Black, Medical Education, DocsWithDisabilities disabled docs, disability. Bio: Dr. Emily Green i...
2023-05-2346 minDocs With DisabilitiesEpisode 67: Part 1. Dr. Emily GreenDescription: In this BIPOC II episode Dr. Neera Jain, Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Medical and Health Sciences Education at The University of Auckland interviews Dr. Emily Green, a PGY 3 psychiatry resident at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Drs. Jain and Green first met many moons ago as part of the AAMC lived experience project research study, which included interviews with trainees at all levels. At that time, Dr. Green was a medical student. In this episode, Dr. Green discusses how she navigates medicine as a black woman with a...
2023-05-2346 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 66: Dr. Michelle LudwigDescription: In this episode, Baylor College of Medicine Associate Professor Dr. Michelle Ludwig discusses navigating life as a deaf individual. Listen or read along as she and Dr. Meeks converse about accommodations in medical school and beyond, the importance of self-advocacy, and the benefits of mentorship through The Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Losses. Interviewee: Michelle Ludwig, MD Interviewer: Lisa Meeks, PhD Producer: Sofia Scholzman Bio: Dr. Ludwig is an associate professor of radiation oncology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. She went to Pur...
2023-04-1642 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 65: Dr. Chase Anderson (Interviewed by Dr. Justin Bullock)TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion of violence against minorities, depression, and suicidality. We advise that you use discretion when listening. For any U.S. listeners, if you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can be reached by dialing 988, and additional resources will be available in the show notes of this episode. Description: In today's episode, guest interviewer Dr. Justin Bullock, a nephrology fellow at the University of Washington School of Medicine, interviews Dr. Chase Anderson, an Assistant Professor of child and adolescent psychiatry at UC San F...
2023-03-221h 02
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 64: Andrea Dalzell "The Seated Nurse"Episode 64 Interviewee: Andrea Dalzell, The Seated Nurse Interviewer: Drs. Lisa Meeks and Pete Poullos Description: We are excited to bring you the continuation of our series on Voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color with Disabilities in Medicine. These episodes amplify the voices of healthcare providers at the intersection of disability and BIPOC identity, enlightening our understanding of challenges for multiple marginalized populations. By elevating these stories and sharing these lived experiences, we hope to advance critical conversations about race and disability and facilitate a greater understanding of th...
2023-03-0947 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 63: Mary J Goodwin-Oquendo, JDIn this episode we are joined by disability civil rights attorney Mary J Goodwin-Oquendo for a discussion about strategies and barriers for receiving accommodations throughout one's medical training. If you're a student with a disability, at any stage in your academic journey, we strongly encourage you to give this episode a listen. Key Words: med ed, law, chronic illness, high-stakes exams, NBME, MCAT, Step 1, Clinical Accommodations, accommodations Transcript Bio: Mrs. Goodwin-Oquendo is from Brooklyn. She has over a decade of disability civil rights experience. She has worked at Jo Anne Simon PC si...
2023-02-251h 00
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 62: Dr. Donald EganDescription: Donald Egan, MD, MPH is currently a psychiatry resident at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. His road to residency has been shaped by the challenges of growing up both gay and with cerebral palsy (CP). In medical school and residency, Dr. Egan has advocated for students with disabilities to matriculate to medical school and has written and presented about how the experiences that come with living with a disability or coming from a sexual minority group often make compassionate and empathetic physicians. Dr. Egan is interested in medical education, ad...
2023-02-1352 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 61: The Colorado Medical School TeamDescription: In this episode we are joined by a group of physicians from the University of Colorado Medical School who published a paper in the Journal of Surgical Education about their experiences accommodating a student with physical disabilities during a surgery clerkship. In this episode, the group discusses the processes behind the group's publication and the collective experience of creating an accessible experience in medical school for a student with a physical disability and students with disabilities more broadly. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/196kAwJznKqFULmlAtJmQfB-3_TNEwYRXz672nydXtBw/edit?usp=sharing Key W...
2023-02-0244 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 60: Dr. Conrad AddisonDescription: In this episode we are joined by Dr. Conrad Addison. Dr. Addison recently completed a Sleep Medicine fellowship at the University of Utah and is now practicing as a Sleep Medicine physician in Billings, Montana. In this episode, he and Dr. Meeks explore the experiences Conrad faced when resuming his medical training with a newly acquired disability weighing the challenges and values of inviting others to take part in this process. Key Words: Sleep Medicine, Physician, cervical spinal cord injury, SCI, physical disability, internal medicine, wheelchair user, accommodations, intermediatries Bio: Conrad is a newly m...
2022-12-281h 11
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 59: Dr. Amy J. Houtrow (MD/PhD/MPH)Description: In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Amy Houtrow. Dr. Houtrow is a pediatric rehabilitation medicine physician, a health services researcher for children with disabilities, and a person with childhood-onset disabilities. In this episode, she joins Dr. Poullos to discuss her career path, her research, and her advice for aspiring healthcare providers with disabilities. Key Words: pediatrics, education, physical disability, Contra dystrophia calcium cans congenita, scoliosis, visual disability, research, mobility, lung disease, public policy Bio: Amy Houtrow, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., is a professor and the Endowed Chair fo...
2022-12-1457 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 58: Dr. Megan Winkelman CreasmanIn this episode, Dr. Meeks is joined by Dr. Megan Creasman, a resident physician in Weill Cornell's Internal Medicine program on the Primary Care track. They discuss the ways in which Dr. Creasman experienced different forms of disability throughout her medical training, how these experiences have influenced her interactions with colleagues and patients, and the importance of positionality in considering diverse disabled perspectives. Key Terms: Medical Education, Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, Autoimmune Disorder, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Physical disability, Chronic Illness, Arthritis, Ableism Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i2BvtGIOCV7SoNWr_aecyE2am2iSI0xN/edit...
2022-12-0749 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 57: Dr. Lisa Iezzoni, Part 2In this episode, Dr. Poullos is joined by Dr. Lisa Iezzoni to discuss her new book titled, "Making Their Days Happen: Paid Personal Assistance Services Supporting People with Disability Living in Their Homes and Communities. Dr. Iezzoni is a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and a medical researcher particularly known for her work on health disparities among people with disabilities. Dr. Iezzoni first appeared on the Docs with Disabilities podcast last September, where she and Dr. Meeks discussed medical education's hidden curriculum, strategies to improve care for individuals with disabilities, and Dr. Iezzoni's advice for medical education...
2022-11-2453 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 56: Dr. Quinten Clarke and Student Dr. Shira GertsmanIn today's episode, Dr. Meeks is joined by Quinten Clarke, a psychiatry resident at the University of British Columbia and the vice president of the CAPD, and Shira Gertsman, a current medical student at McMaster Medical School who just finished her first year of clerkships. Throughout this episode, our guests discuss their experiences navigating medical school and residency with multiple disabilities and the work they're doing with the Canadian Association of Physicians with Disabilities. Bio: Shira Gertsman Shira Gertsman received the Governor General's Silver Academic Medal and University Gold Medal for her undergraduate de...
2022-11-071h 00
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 55: Dr Michael QuonIn this episode, we continue our collaboration with the Canadian Association of Physicians with Disabilities for a conversation with Dr. Michael Quon about the lessons he learned from his own experience with Traumatic Brain Injury and the work he's doing to support physicians with disabilities across Canada. Key Words: TBI, Internal Medicine, Policy, Canada, Cognitive Disability Bio: Michael Quon - Biography Dr. Michael Quon is a General Internal Medicine specialist in Ottawa, Canada and Lecturer at the University of Ottawa. He is a determined advocate to improve inclusion of physicians with disabilities. The star...
2022-10-2537 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 54: Dr. Lynn AshdownIn this episode, we are joined by Dr. Lynn Ashdown, a patient experience expert who advocates for the inclusion of patients in all levels of healthcare. Dr. Ashdown obtained her medical degree from The University of Ottawa and began her residency in family medicine before experiencing an accident near the end of her training that exposed her to the experience of being a full-time patient. In this episode, Dr. Meeks and Dr. Ashdown discuss how Dr. Ashdown's perspectives on healthcare changed after gaining a patient perspective and how Dr. Ashdown is using her medical training and her experiences as...
2022-10-1951 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 53: Doug Lebo, MPHIn this episode, we are joined by Doug Lebo, a current medical student at the University of Montreal and the Administrative Co-Chair of the Canadian Queer Medical Students Association. In this interview, student doctor Lebo and Dr. Meeks discuss the intersectionality between queer and disabled identities, how to redesign healthcare systems to better support diverse patient populations, and the difference between acting as an ally and acting as an accomplice. Transcripts: https://bit.ly/DWDPodcastTranscripts Doug Lebo, MPH Doug (they/he), originally from Rhode Island, is now a medical student at Université de M...
2022-10-111h 05
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 52: Dr. Franco RizzutiIn this episode, we continue our collaboration with the Canadian Association of Physicians with Disabilities with an interview with Dr. Franco Rizzuti, a public health and preventive medicine physician and the current president of the CAPD. In this conversation, Dr. Meeks and Dr. Rizutti discuss how Dr. Rizutti's disability impacted his perspectives on patient care and share the work that Dr. Rizutti is doing with the CAPD to better support trainees and providers with disabilities. Bio: Dr. Rizzuti is a Medical Officer of Health for Alberta Health Services- Calgary Zone, and President of the Canadian Association of P...
2022-10-0444 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 51: Dr. Marie PicardIn partnership with the Canadian Association of Physicians with Disabilities (CAPD) The docs with disabilities brings you the Canadian Series. In the first of this 6-part series, Dr. Meeks was joined by Dr. Marie Picard, a first-year psychiatry resident at McGill, for a conversation about how to effectively support disabled learners, how to look after one's mental health in medical training, and Dr. Picard's advice for students with disabilities. We begin with an introduction from Dr. Picard. Transcripts: https://bit.ly/DWDPodcastTranscripts Key Words: Physical Disability, Hand Amputee, Psychiatry
2022-09-2745 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 50: Part II: Dr. Rex MarcoThis is part two of a two-part interview with Dr. Rex Marco, a musculoskeletal oncologist and reconstructive spine surgeon who is living with C3 quadriplegia. He is currently the chief medical ambassador for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, in addition to working as a clinician, investigator, and teacher at Houston Methodist Hospital. In these episodes, Dr. Marco recounts his inquiry, what he's learned from practicing mindfulness, and how his time as a patient changed how he viewed his role as a doctor. Key Words: BIPOC, Physical Disability, C3 Quadriplegia, Musculoskeletal Oncology, Reconstructive Spine Surgery
2022-09-2638 minDocs With DisabilitiesEpisode 50: Part I: Dr. Rex MarcoThis is part one of a two-part interview with Dr. Rex Marco, a musculoskeletal oncologist and reconstructive spine surgeon who is living with C3 quadriplegia. He is currently the chief medical ambassador for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, in addition to working as a clinician, investigator, and teacher at Houston Methodist Hospital. In these episodes, Dr. Marco recounts his inquiry, what he's learned from practicing mindfulness, and how his time as a patient changed how he viewed his role as a doctor. Key Words: BIPOC, Physical Disability, C3 Quadriplegia, Musculoskeletal Oncology, Reconstructive Spine Surgery
2022-09-1235 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 49: Ramsay vs. NBME PanelMany trainees struggle with obtaining accommodations on the NBME Step examinations. In 2020, after a 3 year long struggle to obtain accommodations through the application process, Dr. Jessica Ramsay affirmed the award of a preliminary injunction, requiring the NBME to provide accommodation. Dr. Ramsay and her attorneys established irreparable harm because she would likely be forced to withdraw from medical school if she could not take the initial test with accommodations and pass. This live recording took place in July 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio at the Coalition for Disability Access in Health Science Education annual conference. ...
2022-09-0253 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 48: Dr. Allison KesslerIn this episode we are joined by Dr. Allison Kessler. Allison Kessler, MD, MSc, is the Section Chief of Renée Crown Center for Spinal Cord Innovation. She is board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) and Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Medicine. Dr. Kessler is the Associate Director of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's SCI Medicine Fellowship. She holds appointments at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine as Assistant Professor in the Department of PM&R and Teamwork and Leadership Curricular Thread Leader. Key Words: Physical Disability, Wheelchair, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Research, Spinal Cord Injury
2022-08-2447 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 47: Dr. Eugene AlfordIn this episode we are joined by Dr. Eugene Alford, an otolaryngologist and facial plastic surgeon practicing in Houston, Texas, for a conversation about becoming disabled while practicing medicine, the process of returning to work, life after acquiring a disability, and how he views the inclusion of disabled trainees in medicine. Key Words: Physical Disability, Paralysis, Otolaryngology, Facial Plastic Surgery
2022-08-0842 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 46: Dr. Payam MassabandIn this episode, Dr. Massaband, Dr. Meeks, and Dr. Poullos discuss accommodations in UME and GME, strategies to find balance in a medical career, and Dr. Massaband's advice for trainees with disabilities and for program directors seeking to better support disabled students. Key Words: BIPOC, Physical Disability, Achromatopsia, Visual Disability, Internal Medicine, Primary Care
2022-07-1348 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 45: Dr. Nathaniel GleasonIn Episode 45, Dr. Nathaniel Gleason shares the soul searching that led him from musician to internist. He talks with Dr. Peter Poullos about navigating medical education as a person with blindness, the importance of mentorship, the challenges that trainees with disabilities face, and strategies to improve care for patients with disabilities. Key Words: Physical Disability, Blind, Visual Disability
2022-06-011h 08
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 44: Dr. Ken SuthaIn this episode, Dr. Peter Poullos interviews Dr. Ken Sutha. In addition to his work as a pediatric nephrologist, Dr. Sutha works closely with one our hosts, Dr. Poullos in the Stanford Medicine Alliance for Disability Inclusion & Equity. Dr. Sutha discusses his personal journey with disability, the path that led him to pediatric nephrology, and the work he's done with the Stanford Medicine ADIE. Key Words: BIPOC, Chronic Illness, Kidney Disease, FSGS, Transplant, Pediatrics, Nephrology
2022-05-0948 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 43: Dr. Michael KimIn this episode, we continue our BIPOC voices series with an interview with Dr. Michael Kim. Dr. Kim is an assistant professor of medicine and pediatrics and the assistant dean of student affairs at the University of Minnesota Medical School. He is closely involved with the University of Minnesota's efforts to make medical school more accessible and supportive for students and has previously worked with Dr. Meeks on the Pathway Project, a research project investigating the performance and trajectory of medical students with disabilities. In this episode, Dr. Meeks and Dr. Kim discuss Dr. Kim's own experience in medical...
2022-04-1244 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 42: Dr. Omar BaigIn Episode 42 in our ongoing BIPOC voices series, we are joined by Dr. Omar Baig. Dr. Baig completed his undergraduate medical education at Baylor College of Medicine before heading to Boston to complete his graduate training at the MGH/McClean psychiatry residency program. In this episode, Dr. Meeks and Dr. Poullos talk with Dr. Baig about the disability resources he utilized throughout his training, and his reasoning for pursuing psychiatry as a specialty. Key Words: BIPOC, Physical Disability, Forearm Amputee, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Psychiatry
2022-03-2846 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 41: Dr. Dinesh PalipanaIn this episode, Dr. Meeks and Poullos are joined by Dr. Dinesh Palipana. Dr. Palipana is a lawyer, doctor, researcher, disability advocate, and recipient of the 2021 Queensland Australia of the year award for his work advocating for doctors with disabilities. Dr. Palipana shares his personal experiences as a physician with a disability and how he works to create more inclusive medical spaces and attitudes, in Australia and the United States. Key Words: BIPOC, Physical Disability, Spinal Cord Injury, Wheelchair, SCI, Emergency Department, Researcher, Law, Advocate, Australia
2022-01-3159 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 40: Dr. Daniel WoolridgeIn the fourth installment in our series on BIPOC voices Dr. Woolridge and Dr. Meeks discuss Dr. Woolridge's journey through medical school as a black man with a disability, the challenges of receiving accommodations for a cognitive disability, and what needs to change to make medicine more welcoming to BIPOC individuals and people with disabilities. Key Words: BIPOC, Cognitive Disability, Accommodations, Dyslexia, Pediatrics
2021-12-2053 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 39, Part II: Dr. Diana Episode 39, Part II: Dr. Diana Cejas and Dr. Justin BullockCejas and Dr. Justin BullockIn the third installment in our series on BIPOC voices we have a two-part interview with Dr. Diana Cejas and Dr. Justin Bullock who talk about the intersection between disability and race, their experiences as black physicians with disabilities, what it means to be a good ally, and the value of mentorship, sponsorship, and community throughout one's career. Guests: Diana Cejas, MD, MPH Assistant professor of neurology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and faculty of the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities Justin Bullock, MD...
2021-11-2923 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 39, Part I: Dr. Diana Cejas and Dr. Justin BullockIn the third installment in our series on BIPOC voices we have a two-part interview with Dr. Diana Cejas and Dr. Justin Bullock who talk about the intersection between disability and race, their experiences as black physicians with disabilities, what it means to be a good ally, and the value of mentorship, sponsorship, and community throughout one's career. Guests: Diana Cejas, MD, MPH Assistant professor of neurology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and faculty of the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities Justin Bullock, MD, MPH T...
2021-11-2944 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 38: Dr. Emmanuel Asenso JrIn this episode, Dr. Meeks speaks with Emmanuel Asenso Jr., a fourth year medical student at Rowan SOM. Throughout their conversation, they discuss how soon to be doctor Asenso navigates patient encounters with a disability, how his identity as a Black man and an individual with a disability affects his experiences within the medical world, and the barriers that need to be eliminated in order to welcome more disabled individuals and more Black individuals into healthcare spaces. Guests: Podcast Co-host, Lisa M. Meeks, PHD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
2021-10-2647 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 37: Dr. Hammad AslamAs a young adult, Dr. Hammad Aslam was in an automobile accident that caused a traumatic brain injury and a T2 complete spinal cord injury. In this episode, he discusses his journey through medical school and residency, the impact of mentorship throughout his career, how being a wheelchair user has shaped his relationships with patients, and his outlook on life. Dr. Aslam shares how disability has leveled the playing field and allows him to connect with others despite differences in race, religion, and cultural background. Guests: Podcast Co-host, Peter Poullos, MD, Clinical Associate Pro...
2021-10-0546 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 36: Dr. Lisa IezzoniDr. Lisa Iezzoni is a professor at Harvard Medical school and an internationally recognized health services researcher. In Episode 36 she discusses the ongoing issue of bias against people with disabilities, how this shapes medical education, and the 'hidden curriculum' medical students receive that threatens to perpetuate the healthcare disparities for patients with disabilities. Key Words: Chronic Illness, Multiple Sclerosis, Professor of Medicine, Researcher, Health Policy
2021-09-1547 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 36: Dr. Lisa IezzoniDr. Lisa Iezzoni is a professor at Harvard Medical school and an internationally recognized health services researcher. In Episode 36 she discusses the ongoing issue of bias against people with disabilities, how this shapes medical education, and the ‘hidden curriculum’ medical students receive that threatens to perpetuate the healthcare disparities for patients with disabilities.
2021-09-1412 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 35: Dr. Bliss TempleIn this podcast, Dr. Bliss Temple discusses how #DocsWithDisabilities have the power to inform and improve healthcare all patients and how she brings her disability identity to her medical practice. Key Words: Physical Disability, Wheelchair, Primary Care, Medical Education
2021-08-1754 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 34: Dr. Laura BulkIn this podcast, Dr. Meeks and Dr. Bulk discuss the experiences of disabled learners in health professions, how to create a more inclusive environment in health professions education, and the emerging research on the value of #DocsWithDisabilities in healthcare professions. Dr. Bulk also recounts her own stories and struggles as a blind individual in Occupational Therapy. Key Words: Physical Disability, Visual Disability, Partially Blind, Occupational Therapy, Researcher
2021-07-1355 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 33: Dr. Cori Poffenberger and Richie SappDynamic Duo Dr. Cori Poffenger and med student Richie Sapp, leaders in disability advocacy at Stanford Medicine, talk with Dr. Peter Poullos about what drew them to their work in disability education, the curricula they developed and implemented to teach med students how to better care for patients with disabilities, and the impact of amplifying the voices of patients, faculty, med students, and healthcare providers with disabilities. Guests: Podcast Co-host, Peter Poullos, MD, Clinical Associate Professor of Radiology, Stanford Medicine and Founder and Director, Stanford Medicine Abilities Coalition (SMAC). Cori Poffenberger, Clinical Associate...
2021-06-0855 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 32: Dr. Rana AwdishRana Awdish, MD, FCCP is the author of In Shock, a critically acclaimed, bestselling memoir based on her own illness. A critical care physician and faculty member of Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan, she completed her medical degree at Wayne State in 2002 where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha national medical honor society, her residency at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York, and her fellowship training at Henry Ford Hospital where she serves as the current Director of the Pulmonary Hypertension Program. She also serves as Medical Director of Care Experience for the...
2021-05-0452 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 31, Part 3 Dr. Neera JainIn this final portion of our 3-part conversation with Dr. Jain, the conversation moves from Political Disclosure to Dr. Jain's theory about the accommodation paradox, and the closely related capability imperative. Guest: Dr. Neera Jain: Disability Scholar, The University of Auckland, Faculty of Education and Social Work Key Words: Law, Education, and/or Research, Research, Rehabilitation Counselor, Advocate
2021-04-2132 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 31, Part 2: Dr. Neera JainIn this 3-part series we talk with Dr. Neera Jain about her research on disability in medical education. In Part 2, Dr. Jain continues the discussion of her work, and how the "isms" work together to create oppressive systems. Guest: Dr. Neera Jain: Disability Scholar, The University of Auckland, Faculty of Education and Social Work Key Words: Law, Education, and/or Research, Research, Rehabilitation Counselor, Advocate
2021-04-1725 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 31, Part 1: Dr. Neera JainIn this 3-part series we talk with Dr. Neera Jain about her research on disability in medical education. The discussion begins with Part 1, where Dr. Jain discusses her work, the topic of political disclosure, and who enacts political disclosure. Guest: Dr. Neera Jain: Disability Scholar, The University of Auckland, Faculty of Education and Social Work Key Words: Law, Education, and/or Research, Research, Rehabilitation Counselor, Advocate
2021-04-1326 min
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 30: Drs. Julia Cron and Lauren MeissIn this episode, Dr. Meeks speaks with Drs. Cron and Meiss from the OBGYN residency program at Yale New Haven hospital about their article in the Journal of Graduate Medical Education titled, Training as a Doc with Disabilities. They also discuss the road to Lauren's "match", the process of disclosing a disability in residency applications, seeking accommodations as a trainee, Yale's newly founded advocacy/support group for trainees with disabilities, and Dr. Cron and Meiss's commitment to educating OBGYN programs about the benefits of training physicians with disabilities. Guest: Dr. Lauren Meiss, OBGYN Resident, Yale New Haven...
2021-03-091h 01
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 29: Medical Students with Disability and Chronic Illness (MSDCI)Steven Losorelli, Claire Rhee, and Maïté Van Hentenryck are Stanford Med students and co-founders of Medical Students with Disability and Chronic Illness (MSDCI). In this lively and slightly irreverent episode, we discuss their motivation for starting the organization, their personal sense of disability and identification, navigating medicine with humor, and challenges with disclosure and accommodations. Guests: Podcast, Co-host, Dr. Peter Poullos, Associate Professor of Radiology, Stanford Medicine Steven Losorelli, Stanford School of Medicine student Claire Rhee, Stanford School of Medicine student Maïté Van Hentenryck, Stanford School of Medicine stud...
2021-02-0256 min