Episode 90: DRP Special Series: Access In Medicine (AIM)
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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...
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Episode 89: As California Goes, So Goes The Nation: Deans Edition
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Interviewer: 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...
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Episode 88: Drs. Megan Brown and Jo Hartland, World Poetry Day
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Interviewees: 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...
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Episode 87: Dr. Rhonda Moore
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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...
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Episode 86: Black History Month Special Episode: featuring research and resource rounds episodes 5 & 15
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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...
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Episode 85: Dr. Joshua Wilder
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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...
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Episode 84: Emerging DRP Leaders in Medical Education
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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....
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Episode 83: From Guidance to Growth: The Impact of Mentorship in Disability Services
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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...
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Episode 82: Dr. Katherine Vakil
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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...
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Episode 81: Women with Disabilities in Medicine: Illuminating the Pathway
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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_outlineDescription: 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 minted sleep medicine physician currently practicing in Billings, Montana. Notably, during his third year of medical school at the University of Washington in 2016 he sustained a cervical spinal cord injury in a mountain biking accident. He returned to clerkships full-time after a year of intensive rehabilitation and has since engaged his medical training uninterrupted. He completed his internal medicine residency at the Billings Clinic and recently finished a sleep medicine fellowship at the University of Utah. His experiences continue to inform his view that limitations are features, not bugs in the human experience; features that drive innovation and connection in surprising ways. Accessible systems allow us to leverage abilities of all learners and provide a more rewarding experience for patients and providers alike.