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Establishing Equity in Medical Education — Supporting Clinical Trainees with Disabilities

Suchita Rastogi

2021New England Journal of Medicine27 citationsDOI

Abstract

Interview with Dr. Suchita Rastogi on undertaking medical training as a student with a chronic illness. (20:35)Download No road map exists to help medical students with disabilities navigate the wards, and supervisors may challenge students' accommodations or fail to brief their colleagues on students' needs. Systemic change is needed to dismantle these barriers in medical training.

Topics & Concepts

Equity (law)Medical educationPsychologyMedicinePolitical scienceLawInnovations in Medical EducationDiversity and Career in MedicineHealthcare professionals’ stress and burnout