Docs With Disabilities

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 conform to societal expectations. Reminding us that disabled individuals should not have to prove their worth above others and deserve to be valued for who they are.

The poem also highlights the ongoing struggle faced by disabled healthcare professionals in securing necessary accommodations in their work environments. It sheds light on the burden placed on individuals to constantly fight for their needs and the importance of organizations recognizing and addressing these challenges.

Listeners will gain deeper insights into the experiences of disabled healthcare professionals and the critical issues surrounding disability inclusion in the medical field.

Bios:

Dr Megan Brown is a Senior Research Associate in Medical Education at Newcastle University, in the School of Medicine, in the UK. She trained as a doctor, but decided to leave practice and has subsequently pursued medical education research. She is multiply disabled – she uses a walking stick, and is neurodivergent. Megan's research has focused on issues relating to the clinical education workforce within the UK, and equality, diversity, and inclusion within this workforce across the spectrum of undergraduate to postgraduate experience. She is a published poet, and is passionate about creative methods of expression and research.

Dr Jo Hartland (they/them) qualified from Cardiff University in 2013 and left NHS clinical work in 2018. They have worked at the University of Bristol Medical School since 2018, and are the current School Deputy Education Director for Student Equity Diversity and Inclusion. Their teaching focuses on the integration of marginalised people's voices in healthcare curriculums, and empowering students to be agents of change in the face of health inequity. They sit on the executive board of the UK Medical Schools Council EDI Alliance, with a focus on LGBTQ+ inclusion and reasonable adjustments for disability. Their research interests lie in the intersection of professionalism and how this can act as a gatekeeping device for marginalised communities accessing healthcare careers. Outside of their university work Jo is a queer health activist and lead author of the GLADD UK Charter on So-Called LGBTQ+ 'Conversion Therapy'. In 2022 they received the NHS England LGBTQ+ Health Advisor Award and Attitude magazine's 2023 Pride Award.

Transcript

Keywords:

• World Poetry Day

• UNESCO

• Medical Education

• General Medical Council

• Equality

• Disability inclusion

• Medical School

• LGBTQ+

• Conversion therapy

• Disability community

• Ableism

• Reasonable adjustments

• Equality Act

• Trauma

• Joy

• Resilience

• Advocacy

• Policies

• Documents

Produced by: Gabe Abrams and Lisa Meeks

Audio editor: Jacob Feeman

Digital Media: Katie Sullivan

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 conform to societal expectations. Reminding us that disabled individuals should not have to prove their worth above others and deserve to be valued for who they are.

The poem also highlights the ongoing struggle faced by disabled healthcare professionals in securing necessary accommodations in their work environments. It sheds light on the burden placed on individuals to constantly fight for their needs and the importance of organizations recognizing and addressing these challenges. 

Listeners will gain deeper insights into the experiences of disabled healthcare professionals and the critical issues surrounding disability inclusion in the medical field. 

Bios: 

Dr Megan Brown is a Senior Research Associate in Medical Education at Newcastle University, in the School of Medicine, in the UK. She trained as a doctor, but decided to leave practice and has subsequently pursued medical education research. She is multiply disabled – she uses a walking stick, and is neurodivergent. Megan's research has focused on issues relating to the clinical education workforce within the UK, and equality, diversity, and inclusion within this workforce across the spectrum of undergraduate to postgraduate experience. She is a published poet, and is passionate about creative methods of expression and research.

Dr Jo Hartland (they/them) qualified from Cardiff University in 2013 and left NHS clinical work in 2018. They have worked at the University of Bristol Medical School since 2018, and are the current School Deputy Education Director for Student Equity Diversity and Inclusion. Their teaching focuses on the integration of marginalised people's voices in healthcare curriculums, and empowering students to be agents of change in the face of health inequity. They sit on the executive board of the UK Medical Schools Council EDI Alliance, with a focus on LGBTQ+ inclusion and reasonable adjustments for disability. Their research interests lie in the intersection of professionalism and how this can act as a gatekeeping device for marginalised communities accessing healthcare careers. Outside of their university work Jo is a queer health activist and lead author of the GLADD UK Charter on So-Called LGBTQ+ 'Conversion Therapy'. In 2022 they received the NHS England LGBTQ+ Health Advisor Award and Attitude magazine's 2023 Pride Award.

Transcript

Keywords: 

• World Poetry Day

• UNESCO

• Medical Education

• General Medical Council

• Equality

• Disability inclusion

• Medical School

• LGBTQ+

• Conversion therapy

• Disability community

• Ableism

• Reasonable adjustments

• Equality Act

• Trauma

• Joy

• Resilience

• Advocacy

• Policies

• Documents

Produced by: Gabe Abrams and Lisa Meeks 

Audio editor: Jacob Feeman

Digital Media: Katie Sullivan

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 by black women in navigating the healthcare system, highlighting the importance of representation and support for individuals with disabilities. The conversation was marked by a deep sense of empathy and understanding, creating a safe and empowering space for Dr. Moore to share her experiences. Together, Drs. Meeks and Moore delve into the complexities of disability, chronic pain, and the pursuit of equity and inclusion in the medical field. Dr. Moore emphasizes the significance of diverse narratives and the power of self-acceptance and support.

Bio: ​​Rhonda Moore (she/her) is an Autistic Medical Anthropologist and Program Officer for the Genetic Counseling Resource at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) All of Us Research Program. Her work combines anthropological methods, ethics, data science and clinical medicine to better understand patient experiences and health disparities across culturally and medically diverse care settings (cancer, pain, palliative care), community engaged research, and the differential and ethical impacts of new and emerging technologies on health outcomes in diverse and vulnerable populations. She is writer/editor of the following books: Climate Change and Heath Equity (forthcoming, Springer 2023), the Handbook of Pain and Palliative Care (Springer, 2012, 2nd edition, Springer, 2019), Biobehavioral Approaches to Pain (Springer 2009) and Cancer Culture and Communication (Springer 2004). Prior to serving at the All of Us Research Program, she was a Program Officer in Global Mental Health at the US NIMH. Her program in Global Mental Health focused on social determinants of health, ethics of new and emerging technologies, citizen science, climate change and mental health, and reciprocal innovation. She was also the program lead for the digital global mental health technology program in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). She received her PhD in Cultural Anthropology from Stanford University, followed by post-doctoral fellowships and training in Behavioral Science (Stanford Medical School), Epidemiology (University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center) and Hospice/Palliative Care (St. Austell, Cornwall UK).

Transcript

Keywords: medical anthropology, actually autistic, community engaged research, disability in medicine, mental health, health equity, ADHD, AuDHD, neurodiversity paradigm, neurodivergence, chronic pain, EDS, Ehlers Danlos, Fibromyalgia.

Produced by: Pranati Movva, Jasmine Lopez, R.E. Natowicz, Jacob Feeman and Dr. Lisa Meeks.

Audio editor: Jacob Feeman

Digital Media: Katie Sullivan

Resources:

National Institute of Mental Health. (2023). Autism Spectrum Disorder. National Institutes of Health. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd#:~:text=Autism%20Spectrum%20Disorder-,Overview,first%202%20years%20of%20life.

Autism Society (2023). https://autismsociety.org/

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 by black women in navigating the healthcare system, highlighting the importance of representation and support for individuals with disabilities. The conversation was marked by a deep sense of empathy and understanding, creating a safe and empowering space for Dr. Moore to share her experiences. Together, Drs. Meeks and Moore delve into the complexities of disability, chronic pain, and the pursuit of equity and inclusion in the medical field. Dr. Moore emphasizes the significance of diverse narratives and the power of self-acceptance and support. 

Bio: ​​Rhonda Moore (she/her) is an Autistic Medical Anthropologist and Program Officer for the Genetic Counseling Resource at the  National Institutes of Health (NIH) All of Us Research Program. Her work combines anthropological methods, ethics, data science and clinical medicine to better understand patient experiences and health disparities across culturally and medically diverse care settings (cancer, pain, palliative care), community engaged research, and the differential and ethical impacts of new and emerging technologies on health outcomes in diverse and vulnerable populations. She is writer/editor of the following books: Climate Change and Heath Equity (forthcoming, Springer 2023), the Handbook of Pain and Palliative Care (Springer, 2012, 2nd edition, Springer, 2019), Biobehavioral Approaches to Pain (Springer 2009) and Cancer Culture and Communication (Springer 2004).  Prior to serving at the All of Us Research Program, she was a Program Officer in Global Mental Health at the US NIMH. Her program in Global Mental Health focused on social determinants of health, ethics of new and emerging technologies, citizen science, climate change and mental health, and reciprocal innovation. She was also the program lead for the digital global mental health technology program in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). She received her PhD in Cultural Anthropology from Stanford University, followed by post-doctoral fellowships and training in Behavioral Science (Stanford Medical School), Epidemiology (University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center) and Hospice/Palliative Care (St. Austell, Cornwall UK).

Transcript

Keywords: medical anthropology, actually autistic, community engaged research, disability in medicine, mental health, health equity, ADHD, AuDHD, neurodiversity paradigm, neurodivergence,  chronic pain, EDS, Ehlers Danlos, Fibromyalgia.

Produced by: Pranati Movva, Jasmine Lopez, R.E. Natowicz, Jacob Feeman and Dr. Lisa Meeks. 

Audio editor: Jacob Feeman

Digital Media: Katie Sullivan

Resources: 

National Institute of Mental Health. (2023). Autism Spectrum Disorder. National Institutes of Health. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd#:~:text=Autism%20Spectrum%20Disorder-,Overview,first%202%20years%20of%20life.

Autism Society (2023). https://autismsociety.org/ 

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 in thinking, research, and mentorship to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in healthcare.

Ep 5: Desiree Valentine proposes the lens of Racialized Disablement, a conceptual tool for highlighting how racism and ableism are locked in a constant dynamic interchange where the manifestations and significations of one shape the other—and vice versa. As heuristic and pedagogical tool, Racialized Disablement helps break down how and why race and disability, racism and ableism are inseparable. Across history, medical practices, healthcare, and other sociopolitical contexts the concepts of disability and race are inextricably linked and, in fact, co-constructing, as are their counterparts ableism and racism.

Ep 15: Episode 15 discusses "'Yourself in all your forms': A grounded theory exploration of identity safety in medical students" (Bullock et al. 2023). Bullock and his colleagues develop a theory of identity safety through careful analysis of 16 in-depth interviews with 3rd and 4th medical students with a diverse range of identities and experiences. The article identifies and describes key dimensions of identity threat, threat mitigation, and identity safety. Three factors contributing to identity safety that emerged from the team's analysis: Agency to serve, upholding personhood, and a sense of belonging. Identity safety manifested as students sharing a particular minoritized identity with their attending physician, wearing a particular item or hair style, presenting themselves in a particular way, or feeling respected as unique individuals by both their peers and supervisors. When experiencing identity safety, students felt empowered to draw on their own unique experiential knowledge grounded in their particular identities when treating a patient.

Stergiopoulos, Erene, Ligia Fragoso, and Lisa M. Meeks. 2021. "Cultural Barriers to Help-Seeking in Medical Education." JAMA Internal Medicine 181 (2): 155–56. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamainternmed.2020.7567.

Jain, Neera. Oct 4, 2023. "Dream Research Rounds 9: The Capability Imperative: Revealing Ableism in Medical Education." Webinar." https://www.docswithdisabilities.org/post/dream-research-rounds-9-the-capability-imperative-revealing-ableism-in-medical-education

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Ep 5

DOI: 10.1111/bioe.12979

Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jh04JjGtb48EF1WlOtvkOa9E7_-1W-G6/edit

Ep 15

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/medu.15174

Transcript

Keywords:

Identity safety

Identity threat

Threat mitigation

Medical Racism

Racialized Disablement

Diversity in Medicine

Produced by: Zoey Martin-Lockhart

Audio editor: Jacob Feeman

Digital Media: Zoey Martin-Lockhart

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 in thinking, research, and mentorship to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in healthcare.

Ep 5: Desiree Valentine proposes the lens of Racialized Disablement, a conceptual tool for highlighting how racism and ableism are locked in a constant dynamic interchange where the manifestations and significations of one shape the other—and vice versa. As heuristic and pedagogical tool, Racialized Disablement helps break down how and why race and disability, racism and ableism are inseparable. Across history, medical practices, healthcare, and other sociopolitical contexts the concepts of disability and race are inextricably linked and, in fact, co-constructing, as are their counterparts ableism and racism.

Ep 15: Episode 15 discusses "'Yourself in all your forms': A grounded theory exploration of identity safety in medical students" (Bullock et al. 2023). Bullock and his colleagues develop a theory of identity safety through careful analysis of 16 in-depth interviews with 3rd and 4th medical students with a diverse range of identities and experiences. The article identifies and describes key dimensions of identity threat, threat mitigation, and identity safety. Three factors contributing to identity safety that emerged from the team's analysis: Agency to serve, upholding personhood, and a sense of belonging. Identity safety manifested as students sharing a particular minoritized identity with their attending physician, wearing a particular item or hair style, presenting themselves in a particular way, or feeling respected as unique individuals by both their peers and supervisors. When experiencing identity safety, students felt empowered to draw on their own unique experiential knowledge grounded in their particular identities when treating a patient.

Stergiopoulos, Erene, Ligia Fragoso, and Lisa M. Meeks. 2021. "Cultural Barriers to Help-Seeking in Medical Education." JAMA Internal Medicine 181 (2): 155–56. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamainternmed.2020.7567.

Jain, Neera. Oct 4, 2023. "Dream Research Rounds 9: The Capability Imperative: Revealing Ableism in Medical Education." Webinar." https://www.docswithdisabilities.org/post/dream-research-rounds-9-the-capability-imperative-revealing-ableism-in-medical-education

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Ep 5

DOI: 10.1111/bioe.12979

Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jh04JjGtb48EF1WlOtvkOa9E7_-1W-G6/edit

Ep 15

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/medu.15174

Transcript

Keywords:

Identity safety

Identity threat

Threat mitigation

Medical Racism

Racialized Disablement

Diversity in Medicine

Produced by: Zoey Martin-Lockhart

Audio editor: Jacob Feeman

Digital Media: Zoey Martin-Lockhart

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 from his family and mentors propelled him through medical school and residency, where he excelled and graduated at the top of his class.

The conversation delves into Dr. Wilder's personal experiences, including his battle with stomach cancer during medical school and his participation in the reality TV show Survivor. Through it all, Dr. Wilder's positive attitude and unwavering determination shine through, inspired by the memory of his kidney donor, Kristen Regal.

Dr. Wilder's advocacy for individuals with disabilities is evident throughout the episode, as he emphasizes the importance of representation and empowerment. His message is clear: no matter the challenges one faces, with dedication, support, and self-advocacy, anything is possible.

Join us in this BIPOC focused episode as Dr. Wilder addresses inequities for BIPOC individuals in healthcare, his own experience with discrimination, his persistance in becoming a podiatrist and why he lives his life with optimism.

Bio:

Joshua Wilder is a 35 years old Pittsburgh, PA native raised in Cincinnati, OH. He was born with Eagle Barrett syndrome or Prune Belly Syndrome leaving his urinary tract system underdeveloped and dysfunctional. He received a kidney transplant at the University of Pittsburgh Medical center Children's hospital on September 10, 1997 at 9 years old.

He completed my undergraduate studies at Washington and Jefferson college majoring in Business administration and minoring in Pre-medicine and went to medical school in Cleveland, OH at the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. During his first year of medical school he was diagnosed with stomach cancer which required a total stomach excision on May 25, 2013. In spite of this, he graduated at the top of his class with honors and completed his surgical residency at West Penn hospital in Pittsburgh, PA followed by a fellowship at Emory St. Joseph hospital in Atlanta, GA focusing on pediatric and adult foot reconstruction. He is currently practicing at Ankle and Foot Centers of America in Atlanta, GA. Joshua lives with his loving husband and 18 year old cat.

TRANSCRIPT

Key Words:

• Dr. Joshua Wilder

• Prune belly syndrome

• Kidney transplant

• BIPOC

• LGBTQI

• Podiatrist

• Chronic condition

• Healthcare system

• Residency

• Medical school

• Minority

• Racism in medicine

• Stomach cancer

• Signet cell carcinoma

• B cell lymphoma

• Survivor

• Reality TV show

• National Kidney Foundation

• Transplant games

• Work-life balance

• Burnout

• Advocacy

• Representation

• Identity

• Empathy

• Trust

Produced by: Lisa Meeks, Gabe Abrams and Jaden Sacks

Audio editor: Jacob Feeman

Digital Media: Katie Sullivan

Resources:

Strategies For Improving Patient Care In The LGBTQ + Community

https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/podiatry/strategies-improving-patient-care-lgbtq-community

Survivor Season 44 Contestant, Joshua Wilder, Opens Up About Kidney Transplant

https://www.kidney.org/newsletter/survivor-season-44-contestant-joshua-wilder-opens-about-kidney-transplant

https://ankleandfootcenters.com/dr-wilder-podiatrist/

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 from his family and mentors propelled him through medical school and residency, where he excelled and graduated at the top of his class.

The conversation delves into Dr. Wilder's personal experiences, including his battle with stomach cancer during medical school and his participation in the reality TV show Survivor. Through it all, Dr. Wilder's positive attitude and unwavering determination shine through, inspired by the memory of his kidney donor, Kristen Regal.

Dr. Wilder's advocacy for individuals with disabilities is evident throughout the episode, as he emphasizes the importance of representation and empowerment. His message is clear: no matter the challenges one faces, with dedication, support, and self-advocacy, anything is possible.

Join us in this BIPOC focused episode as Dr. Wilder addresses inequities for BIPOC individuals in healthcare, his own experience with discrimination, his persistance in becoming a podiatrist and why he lives his life with optimism.  

 Bio:

Joshua Wilder is a 35 years old Pittsburgh, PA native raised in Cincinnati, OH. He was born with Eagle Barrett syndrome or Prune Belly Syndrome leaving his urinary tract system underdeveloped and dysfunctional. He received a kidney transplant at the University of Pittsburgh Medical center Children's hospital on September 10, 1997 at 9 years old.

He completed my undergraduate studies at Washington and Jefferson college majoring in Business administration and minoring in Pre-medicine and went to medical school in Cleveland, OH at the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. During his first year of medical school he was diagnosed with stomach cancer which required a total stomach excision on May 25, 2013. In spite of this, he graduated at the top of his class with honors and completed his surgical residency at West Penn hospital in Pittsburgh, PA followed by a fellowship at Emory St. Joseph hospital in Atlanta, GA focusing on pediatric and adult foot reconstruction. He is currently practicing at Ankle and Foot Centers of America in Atlanta, GA. Joshua lives with his loving husband and 18 year old cat.

 TRANSCRIPT

Key Words: 

• Dr. Joshua Wilder

• Prune belly syndrome

• Kidney transplant

• BIPOC

• LGBTQI

• Podiatrist

• Chronic condition

• Healthcare system

• Residency

• Medical school

• Minority

• Racism in medicine

• Stomach cancer

• Signet cell carcinoma

• B cell lymphoma

• Survivor

• Reality TV show

• National Kidney Foundation

• Transplant games

• Work-life balance

• Burnout

• Advocacy

• Representation

• Identity

• Empathy

• Trust

Produced by: Lisa Meeks, Gabe Abrams and Jaden Sacks

Audio editor: Jacob Feeman

Digital Media: Katie Sullivan

Resources: 

Strategies For Improving Patient Care In The LGBTQ + Community

https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/podiatry/strategies-improving-patient-care-lgbtq-community

Survivor Season 44 Contestant, Joshua Wilder, Opens Up About Kidney Transplant

https://www.kidney.org/newsletter/survivor-season-44-contestant-joshua-wilder-opens-about-kidney-transplant

https://ankleandfootcenters.com/dr-wilder-podiatrist/

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. Leadership is a Journey of Continuous Growth and Adaptability Our guests shared their personal leadership paths, emphasizing that leadership isn't a static quality but a dynamic process of learning and evolving. They highlighted the importance of adaptability, critical thinking, and effective communication as cornerstones for navigating the ever-changing landscape of disability resources in health sciences.

2. The Power of Vulnerability and Authenticity in Leadership Throughout the episode, our guests underscored the significance of vulnerability and authenticity in building trust and fostering a supportive environment. Leaders who embrace their humanity and acknowledge their mistakes create a culture of openness and learning, which is essential for team growth and resilience, especially in challenging times.

3. Mentorship and Role Modeling Shape Aspiring Leaders The stories shared by our guests revealed the profound impact of mentorship and positive role modeling on their leadership development. Whether it was through formal training programs or organic relationships, the guidance and example set by seasoned leaders played a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of DRPs. This mentorship goes beyond professional development, touching on personal growth and ethical conduct.

Don't forget to subscribe, like, share, and comment with your thoughts after listening or reading!

Host

Lisa Meeks: The host of the podcast and mentor to all of the guests.

Guests:

We were joined by a diverse group of individuals, each bringing a wealth of experience and unique perspectives to the table:

• Matt Sullivan from Washington University in St. Louis, with over a decade of experience in disability resources and a key role in the DRP Academy.

• Kara James, the Disability Access Resource Specialist at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, who has dedicated over 20 years to disability services in higher education.

• Emily Langham, the director of student disability services at Eastern Virginia Medical School, who has been a facilitator for the Disability Resource Professional Academy.

• Ellen Kaplan, the assistant director of SDS for the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, with a background in special education and advocacy spanning over 30 years.

• Bill Eidtson, the assistant dean for academic advising at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College, who has a rich history in faculty development and academic advising.

Transcript

Keywords: Disability Resource Professional, Disability, DRP, Accommodation, Leadership, Mentorship.

Produced by: Lisa Meeks and Jacob Feeman

Audio editor: Jacob Feeman

Digital Media: Lisa Meeks

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. Leadership is a Journey of Continuous Growth and Adaptability Our guests shared their personal leadership paths, emphasizing that leadership isn't a static quality but a dynamic process of learning and evolving. They highlighted the importance of adaptability, critical thinking, and effective communication as cornerstones for navigating the ever-changing landscape of disability resources in health sciences.

2. The Power of Vulnerability and Authenticity in Leadership Throughout the episode, our guests underscored the significance of vulnerability and authenticity in building trust and fostering a supportive environment. Leaders who embrace their humanity and acknowledge their mistakes create a culture of openness and learning, which is essential for team growth and resilience, especially in challenging times.

3. Mentorship and Role Modeling Shape Aspiring Leaders The stories shared by our guests revealed the profound impact of mentorship and positive role modeling on their leadership development. Whether it was through formal training programs or organic relationships, the guidance and example set by seasoned leaders played a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of DRPs. This mentorship goes beyond professional development, touching on personal growth and ethical conduct.

Don't forget to subscribe, like, share, and comment with your thoughts after listening or reading! 

Host

Lisa Meeks: The host of the podcast and mentor to all of the guests.

Guests:

We were joined by a diverse group of individuals, each bringing a wealth of experience and unique perspectives to the table:

• Matt Sullivan from Washington University in St. Louis, with over a decade of experience in disability resources and a key role in the DRP Academy.

• Kara James, the Disability Access Resource Specialist at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, who has dedicated over 20 years to disability services in higher education.

• Emily Langham, the director of student disability services at Eastern Virginia Medical School, who has been a facilitator for the Disability Resource Professional Academy.

• Ellen Kaplan, the assistant director of SDS for the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, with a background in special education and advocacy spanning over 30 years.

• Bill Eidtson, the assistant dean for academic advising at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College, who has a rich history in faculty development and academic advising.

Transcript

Keywords: Disability Resource Professional, Disability, DRP, Accommodation, Leadership, Mentorship.

Produced by: Lisa Meeks and Jacob Feeman

Audio editor: Jacob Feeman

Digital Media: Lisa Meeks