Excited to present with our The DocsWithDisabilities Initiative research assistant Rylee Betchkal and share interesting data on the changes in disability disclosure and accommodation request in #MedEd during COVID. Register now at: bit.ly/DREAM_Research… #DocsWithDisabilities #MedEd #Disability

New The DocsWithDisabilities Initiative Lab paper on #Disability disclosure & #Accommodation use in MD schools before & during #COVID. Lisa M Meeks, PhD, MA Karina Pereira-Lima @MissyPlegue Bonnielin Swenor PhD Rylee Betchkal, Ben Case & K Herzer via JAMA Network Open. A #DocsWithDisabilities 🧵 jamanetwork.com/journals/jaman…

Thank you University of Michigan Medical School for covering our research in this latest blog post! 👏 to the rest of our team including: Bonnielin Swenor PhD Melissa Plegue, Ben Case, and Rylee Betchkal, and Kurt Herzer! #DocsWithDisabilities #MedEd #DisabilityInclusion michmed.org/nmbzW

Grateful for our collaborative research team Dowin Boatright Lisa M Meeks, PhD, MA Chris Moreland Zoie Clarise Sheets, MD, MPH Karina Pereira-Lima Rylee Betchkal

New Paper Alert: JAMA by the dynamic team of Mytien Nguyen Dowin Boatright Lisa M Meeks, PhD, MA Chris Moreland Zoie Clarise Sheets, MD, MPH Karina Pereira-Lima and Rylee Betchkal. Congrats to all. 🎉 The work to support #DocsWithDisabilities in #MedEd is growing and critical to creating a pathway where

📢 New Findings from Mytien Nguyen Lisa M Meeks, PhD, MA Zoie Clarise Sheets, MD, MPH Karina Pereira-Lima Rylee Betchkal, Chris Moreland Dowin Boatright show that students with disabilities match with residency programs at lower rates news.yale.edu/2024/04/17/stu… #DocsWithDisabilities #MedTwitter

🗣️"I loved med school, I loved residency, and I love the research that I get to do but............." Ep. 104 explores the hidden cost of #MedEd and how we can reshape the culture of medicine. #DocsWithDisabilities 🎧or 📕here: bit.ly/DWDI_Episode_1…

Ep. 104 of the The DocsWithDisabilities Initiative🎙️series explores the relentless pressure in #MedEd—a marathon you can’t stop running. "You just keep going because failure isn’t an option, and there's no time to breathe." 👉bit.ly/DWDI_Episode_1… #SuicidePrevention #DocsWithDisabilities

Content warning: Suicide We’re halfway through our series on Suicidality in Medical Training—a project 3 years in the making, shaped by the insights of countless experts and, most importantly, the Ruddell Family. This series holds deep meaning for me and others, and I believe

7/10 Jack's story is a poignant reminder of the need for systemic change. His parents and friends highlight the importance of creating a safe environment for students to seek help without fear of retribution. 🛡️ #MentalHealthSupport #MedEd 🔗bit.ly/DWDI_Episode_1…

8/10 This episode is part of a broader series by the @docswith podcast. We encourage medical schools to use this as a resource for meaningful change. 🌍 #DocsWithDisabilities #MedEd 🔗bit.ly/DWDI_Episode_1…

9/10 Engage with the full episode to understand the duality of joy and struggle in Jack's life, and how we can better support our medical trainees. 🎧 #MentalHealth #MedEd 🔗bit.ly/DWDI_Episode_1…

Psychologists, with their deep understanding of human behavior and diversity science, are in a prime position to dismantle systemic barriers and promote justice. These APA resources provide concrete suggestions to help researchers implement these steps: at.apa.org/0125fd

Jack Ruddell's story is a heartbreaking reminder of the mental health challenges in medical education. His parents share his story & call for systemic change in in this powerful JAMA Internal Medicine piece: jamanetwork.com/journals/jamai… #MentalHealthMatters #MedEd #SuicidePrevention

It was truly the honor of a lifetime to work with the Ruddell family and a remarkable group of experts on the @docswith podcast series addressing Suicide and Suicidality in #MedEd. I encourage you to read the Ruddell’s powerful and personal plea in JAMA Internal Medicine:

1/6 🎧 Episode 107: Reflections The final episode of our 6-part series on suicide in medical training is here. John and Jennifer Ruddell reflect on grief, healing, and the power of sharing their son Jack’s story to advocate for systemic change. Episode 107:

Disability inclusion in nursing starts with data! 📊 Our benchmark study in JAMA Network Open quantifies disability representation & accommodations in US BSN programs—revealing insights that may surprise you. 👉: bit.ly/JAMA_Open_Nurs…  #NursingEd #NursingEducation

This study estimates 8.4% of nursing students in US BSN programs have disabilities, compared to 5.9% in medical schools. ja.ma/3D8OH56 Lisa M Meeks, PhD, MA

📢 New Research on Nursing & Disability in JAMA Network Open 8.4% of BSN students report disabilities Psychological disabilities & ADHD are most common Very few clinical accommodations jamanetwork.com/journals/jaman… #NursingEd #NursingEducation

So proud of this paper, led by Brandy Jackson Vanessa Cameron & an amazing group of Nurse Educators and Students. Interested in #DisabilityInclusion in Nursing? Definitely check out the work of The DocsWithDisabilities Initiative #AccessInNursing program! Excited for all the great work to come!