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Why Disability Must Be Included in Medical School Diversification Efforts

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ID15744371
AuthorsNicole Agaronnik (0000-0002-3674-2351, Harvard University, corresponding author), Shahin A Saberi (0000-0002-1847-9211, Harvard University), Michael Ashley Stein (0000-0001-9564-7461, Harvard University), Dorothy W Tolchin (0000-0003-1139-8029, Harvard University)
Year2021
Volume23
Issue12
PagesE981-986
Publication date2021-01-12
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueThe AMA Journal of Ethic (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2376-6980 • E-ISSN: 2376-6980
PublisherAmerican Medical Association (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1001/amajethics.2021.981
PMID35072615
OpenAlexW4206980015
LanguageEN
Citations received9
References cited9

Individuals living with disabilities are underrepresented in the physician workforce, despite benefits of inclusion. This article describes how both ableism in admissions processes and expectations set by technical standards can perpetuate harm. The authors advocate for active attention to disability diversity and equity in medical school admissions

Ableism · Business · Disability discrimination · Diversification (marketing strategy · Diversity (politics · Economic growth · Economics · Equity (law · Harm · Inclusion (mineral · Medical education · Medical model of disability · Medical school · Political science · Psychiatry · Set (abstract data type · Workforce · Diversity and Career in Medicine · Global Health Workforce Issues · Healthcare Policy and Management · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology · Gerontology · Marketing

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Unique citing works9
Citations per year1,8
Citation span2021 - 2026 (6)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 9
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