Why Disability Must Be Included in Medical School Diversification Efforts

Individuals living with disabilities are underrepresented in the physician workforce, despite benefits of inclusion. This article describes how both ableism in admissions processes and expectations set by technical standards can perpetuate harm. The authors advocate for active attention to disabilit...

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Published in:AMA journal of ethics 2021-12, Vol.23 (12), p.E981-986
Main Authors: Agaronnik, Nicole D, Saberi, Shahin A, Stein, Michael Ashley, Tolchin, Dorothy W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Disabled Persons
Humans
Physicians
Schools, Medical
Social Discrimination
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Summary:Individuals living with disabilities are underrepresented in the physician workforce, despite benefits of inclusion. This article describes how both ableism in admissions processes and expectations set by technical standards can perpetuate harm. The authors advocate for active attention to disability diversity and equity in medical school admissions.
ISSN:2376-6980
2376-6980
DOI:10.1001/amajethics.2021.981