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Interviewee: 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...
info_outline Episode 86: Black History Month Special Episode: featuring research and resource rounds episodes 5 & 15DocsWithDisabilities
DESCRIPTION: 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...
info_outline Episode 85: Dr. Joshua WilderDocsWithDisabilities
Interviewee: 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...
info_outline Episode 84: Emerging DRP Leaders in Medical EducationDocsWithDisabilities
Special Series Focus: DRP’s: Emerging DRP Leaders in Medical Education Description In this episode we delve into the dynamic world of emerging leaders engaging with five remarkable professionals who are shaping the future of Disability Resource Professionals (DRPs) in medical education. Our conversation explored the essence of leadership, the qualities that define effective leaders in disability resources, and the personal journeys that have shaped our guests into the leaders they are today. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom, and we are excited to share three key takeaways: 1....
info_outline Episode 83: From Guidance to Growth: The Impact of Mentorship in Disability ServicesDocsWithDisabilities
Special 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...
info_outline Episode 82: Dr. Katherine VakilDocsWithDisabilities
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 with Dr. Vakil about navigating...
info_outline Episode 81: Women with Disabilities in Medicine: Illuminating the PathwayDocsWithDisabilities
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...
info_outline Episode 80, Part 2: Drs. Neera Jain and Peter PoullosDocsWithDisabilities
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...
info_outline Episode 80, Part 1. Drs. Neera Jain and Peter PoullosDocsWithDisabilities
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...
info_outline Episode 79: The Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine OB GYN and Clinical TeamDocsWithDisabilities
Interviewees: 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...
info_outlineIn this episode, Dr. Meeks speaks with Dr. Chris Sterwald, chief psychiatry resident at the University of Texas Southwestern about navigating medical training with a physical disability and creating diverse communities in medicine-- including disability.
Guest: Dr. Christopher Sterwald, Chief Psychiatry Resident, UT Southwestern
Key Words: Physical Disability, Psychiatry