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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 Keywords: Suicide, Postvention, Prevention, Aftermath, Proactive, Support, Parents, Peers,...
info_outline Episode 105: Repairing the System: How Do We Create Safe Environments?DocsWithDisabilities
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 Bullock Dr. Jessi Gold Narrator Dr. Joseph Murray Keywords:...
info_outline Episode 104: Silent Struggles – Mental Health and Medical EducationDocsWithDisabilities
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 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. Jessi Gold Narrator Dr. Joseph Murray Keywords: Mental...
info_outline Episode 103: Suicidality in Medical Training: Understanding the Crisis and its Causes.DocsWithDisabilities
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 Dr. Srijan Sen Dr. Justin Bullock Dr. Jessi Gold Narrator Dr....
info_outline Episodes 102: Honoring Dr. Jack Ruddell: A Story of Joy, Compassion, and Mental Health in Medical TrainingDocsWithDisabilities
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. Christine Moutier Dr. Jessi Gold Narrator Dr. Joseph Murray Description In this deeply moving episode, host Lisa Meeks introduces a special series dedicated to exploring the...
info_outline Episode 101: Innovation for Disability Inclusion in DentistryDocsWithDisabilities
Interviewer: Dr. Lisa Meeks Interviewees: Dr. Sophia Kahn: Associate Professor and Director of Student Affairs at CU Anschutz School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Rick Mediavilla: Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Admissions at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Derrick Bisnett: Oral Maxillofacial Radiologist and CU Anschutz alumnus. Description: In Episode 101, we explore the inspiring journey of Dr. Derek Bisnett, an oral and maxillofacial radiologist who graduated from the CU Anschutz School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Bisnett, who uses a wheelchair,...
info_outline Episode 100: A Conversation about Wellness, Disability, and IntersectionalityDocsWithDisabilities
Interviewer: 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 among medical students,...
info_outline Episode 99: Navigating Medical Training: Fireside Chat on Accommodation Disparities Among Medical Trainees with Non-Apparent DisabilitiesDocsWithDisabilities
Interviewees: 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 ...
info_outline Episode 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 ParkDocsWithDisabilities
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...
info_outline Episode 97: Drs. Raffi Najarian and Justin RamseyDocsWithDisabilities
Interviewees: 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...
info_outlineDr. 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