Episode 101: Innovation for Disability Inclusion in Dentistry
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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,...
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Episode 100: A Conversation about Wellness, Disability, and Intersectionality
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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,...
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Episode 99: Navigating Medical Training: Fireside Chat on Accommodation Disparities Among Medical Trainees with Non-Apparent Disabilities
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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 ...
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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 Park
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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...
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Episode 97: Drs. Raffi Najarian and Justin Ramsey
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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...
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Episode 96: A Live Recording at the SMADIE 5th Annual Conference - "The Power of Storytelling in Healthcare"
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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...
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Episode 95: ICAM Panel: “Breaking Barriers: Redefining Technical Standards for Disability Inclusion in Canadian Medical Education”
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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...
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Episode 94: Shaping the Future: A Live Panel on Disability Inclusion in Canadian Medical Education at ICAM 2024
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Interviewer: 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 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, who share their personal journeys and insights...
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Episode 93: Dr. Brooke Ellison
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Interviewee: 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...
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Episode 92: Dr. Diana Cejas, Part 2
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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...
info_outlineInterviewee: 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 Ways, and highlights the significance of understanding the power of disability.
Dr. Ellison emphasizes the need for healthcare professionals to learn from people with disabilities and include their perspectives in medical education and decision-making. She talks about her role in teaching future healthcare professionals and her work with organizations focused on disability rights, advocating for better access and opportunities for people with disabilities.
Dr. Ellison also shares her experience of creating a shared interest group on disability at Harvard and stresses the importance of integrating disability into every discipline. The conversation explores the intersection of ethics and disability, emphasizing the importance of including disabled voices in these discussions.
She explains her understanding of hope as an action-oriented perspective that arises from living with challenges. The episode concludes with a discussion on the benefits of interdependence and the advice Dr. Ellison would give to young people with disabilities entering academia or medicine.
Bio:
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/bioethics/people/ellison.php
https://www.brookeellison.com/about
Key Words: Spinal Cord Injury, Science, STEM, DocsWithDisabilities, Resilence, Brook Ellison, SCI, bioethicist
Transcript: https://bit.ly/DWDI_Podcast_Transcript93
Produced by: R.E. Natowicz, Jasmine Lopez, and Dr. Lisa Meeks.
Audio editor: R.E. Natowicz and Jacob Feeman
Digital Media: Katie Sullivan
Resources:
National Women’s History Alliance. (2024). The 2024 National Women’s History Theme.
https://nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/2024-whm-theme/