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 International Congress on Academic Medicine (ICAM) 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 into the challenges and benefits of being a doctor with a disability. They discuss the critical work being done to advance disability inclusion in the medical field in Canada, emphasizing the importance of advocacy, education, and policy development to create a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system.

The panelists highlight the need for a shift towards a strength-based approach and away from the traditional medical model of disability. They emphasize the importance of creating safe spaces for open dialogue, building community support, and fostering a culture of vulnerability and curiosity.

The role of organizations like the Canadian Association of Physicians with Disabilities (CAPD) is also discussed, highlighting the importance of community building, knowledge sharing, and advocacy for individuals with disabilities in the medical field. The panelists stress the need for EDI leaders to support initiatives like CAPD and prioritize accessibility and inclusion for all individuals in training and practice.

Overall, the episode showcases the power of community, collaboration, and advocacy in advancing disability inclusion in the medical field, and highlights the ongoing efforts to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for doctors with disabilities.

Keywords: medical education, disability, doctors with disabilities, Canadian healthcare, disability inclusion, DEI, ableism, Canada, PGY, Canadian Federation of Medical Students, Ontario Legislature, Canadian Medical Association, CSA standards, Accreditation Canada, Canadian Association of Physicians with Disabilities (CAPD), community building

Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z3NGvpXduR0kPualb9at_gt6YgSKf6HkzEx7Fm4agwQ/edit?usp=share_link

Produced by:Dr. Lisa Meeks 

Audio editor: Jacob Feeman

Digital Media: Katie Sullivan