Guide to Navigating Disabilities and Accommodations in Medical School

Dr. Moss, a recent medical school graduate, shares her journey and insights on navigating disabilities and accessing accommodations in medical and educational settings. She discusses her personal experience of being diagnosed with mental health and chronic pain conditions during medical school, the challenge of accepting and seeking help, and the importance of accommodations in leveling the playing field for individuals with disabilities.
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Chapters:
0:00 Accommodations
01:25 Navigating Disabilities and Accommodations in Medical Education
02:56 Disability Definition
03:38 Learning I have a disability
04:50 ESL Turn off
07:47 Premed Support System
08:16 MCAT Testing Anxiety
11:26 The Power of Accessibility and Accommodations
13:13 Demystifying Disabilities
15:16 Exploring Legal Framework
16:42 Practical Guide to Requesting Accommodations in Education
19:10 Sharing Personal Experiences with Accessibility in Medical Training
20:18 Examples of Accessibility Devices and Aids
20:47 Mobility Supports
22:44 Communication Tools
29:35 Support Animals
31:19 Traveling
32:20 Bathrooms
34:38 Medicine
36:29 Essential Job Functions and Accommodations
40:17 Resources for Support
40:56 Message of Hope
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[@kaceelove2999]

Dr. Moss are there fundamental differences in a requirement for accommodations for disabilities vs accommodations for cultural beliefs from a medical standpoint?

[@medpsycmoss]

Yes they are different because the people who evaluate whether someone will receive accommodations for an exam are not regulated. Vs the governmental agencies that provide ADA benefits are regulated.

[@DennisBolanos]

Dr. Moss-is there a difference between a psychiatrist with an undergraduate MBBS degree and a psychiatrist with a postgraduate MD degree? I assume that the MBBS has a stronger focus on clinical practice, while the MD places greater emphasis on research. 🥼🩺⚕
(By the way, congratulations on your new residency!)

[@medpsycmoss]

Hello I am in the US and we don’t have that degree. It looks like that is only in the UK so I recommend asking a UK physician who can provide the most accurate response.

[@DennisBolanos]

@@medpsycmoss OK, thank you.