Building a More Inclusive
Future in Medicine

Inclusion and accessibility in medicine benefit everyone. MSDCI is working to remove barriers for students and professionals with disabilities, increasing representation of diverse perspectives in medicine. We are fighting health disparities faced by the disability community from within, working to ensure future physicians are trained with a more comprehensive understanding of disabled patients’ healthcare needs.

MSDCI is a student-led organization striving to support and serve medical students with disability and/or chronic illness. We are committed to increasing accessibility of medical education for trainees of all abilities as well as advocating for and improving health equity for patients with disabilities.

COMMUNITY

MSDCI fosters connections between disability student groups at medical schools across the country and between our chapters and near-peer mentors. By developing new chapters, we broaden the reach of disability advocacy and further normalize disability in medical students and trainees.

ADVOCACY

Our programming is heavily focused on bringing disability awareness into medical communities. MSDCI provides shared resources and strategies for effective advocacy and seeks to illuminate the intersectional role of the disability community in social justice efforts.

EDUCATION

MSDCI is dedicated to improving accessibility for students and trainees with disabilities or chronic illnesses. We are creating resource guides with tips and tricks to help navigate the medical journey and documents to guide accessibility changes at medical institutions.

Accessibility

We believe that disability education is essential for addressing bias against disabled providers and advancing health equity for patients with disabilities. Through curricular recommendations, clinical skills projects, and examinations of technical standards at our institutions, we seek to improve medical education for patients and providers alike.

No need to wait for the right moment to help others, we can start in a simple way, such as by donating or providing time to help others in need.

Hurray! Our colleagues at Stanford are organizing another spectacular Disability in Healthcare and Medicine conference!

April 26, 2025.

✨ Be there! Signups open now! ✨

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Blog Post (Post-Election)

Presidential elections influence future policies, shaping lives nationwide. The November 2024 election was deeply polarizing with the various candidate shifts, the newly proposed conservative policies, and the impact that global events had on candidates’ plans for their terms.

2024 They Called Us Exceptional: A Book Review and Reflection on Generational Trauma and Mental Health in Immigrant Communities

I remember the marks on my body and how my voice grew hoarse from screaming. Every day in my house felt like a battle, with arguments erupting over even the smallest things.

Voices of Resilience: Insights and Lessons from the Experiences of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

The journey to recovery for people with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) is not always a straightforward path. New impairments can affect patients' cognitive and emotional spheres, generating unique experiences ranging from periods of despair to intermittent seasons of hope.

Assistive Devices: State-Run Programs Creating More Accessibility

The next time someone references a “crutch” as a negative idea, feel free to redirect attention to the fact that a crutch is a poor colloquialism for laziness or a stopgap measure considering it is a net good for humans to improve accessibility. In fact, a crutch is one of many assistive devices that allows disabled people to navigate life in a more equitable fashion.
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Blog Post (Post-Election)

Presidential elections influence future policies, shaping lives nationwide. The November 2024 election was deeply polarizing with the various candidate shifts, the newly proposed conservative policies, and the impact that global events had on candidates’ plans for their terms.

2024 They Called Us Exceptional: A Book Review and Reflection on Generational Trauma and Mental Health in Immigrant Communities

I remember the marks on my body and how my voice grew hoarse from screaming. Every day in my house felt like a battle, with arguments erupting over even the smallest things.

Voices of Resilience: Insights and Lessons from the Experiences of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

The journey to recovery for people with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) is not always a straightforward path. New impairments can affect patients' cognitive and emotional spheres, generating unique experiences ranging from periods of despair to intermittent seasons of hope.

Assistive Devices: State-Run Programs Creating More Accessibility

The next time someone references a “crutch” as a negative idea, feel free to redirect attention to the fact that a crutch is a poor colloquialism for laziness or a stopgap measure considering it is a net good for humans to improve accessibility. In fact, a crutch is one of many assistive devices that allows disabled people to navigate life in a more equitable fashion.

LCME Response to MSDCI’s Letter

Thank you for your communication to the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) related to the specific inclusion of disability and disability-focused training in the LCME standards for accreditation.

You belong here: recognizing and resisting imposter syndrome.

When I started medical school, I looked around at my classmates and thought that the admission team made a mistake.

Policy

Two MSDCI-backed policies were adopted by the AMA House of Delegates: 1) Amending H-90-986 to Expand Policy on Medical Care of Persons with Disabilities, and 2) Adoption of Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment Standards.

Mentorship Program

We understand firsthand that individuals who are aspiring or current medical students with chronic illness or disability may have questions or thoughts about navigating medical education.

Helping others is one way that can be done to make a positive contribution to improving the quality of life of others, and I feel very happy to be able to participate in this activity.



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