Fostering Support and Inclusion for Physicians, Post-Graduate Trainees, and Medical Students with Disabilities: A Position Paper from the American College of Physicians

ACP policy paper offers policy recommendations to improve the accessibility of medical schools, training programs and the practice of medicine.

ACP policy paper offers policy recommendations to improve the accessibility of medical schools, training programs and the practice of medicine.

Laura Baldwin

disability; disabilities; physicians with disabilities; people with disabilities; patients with disabilities; ableism; equity; health equity; medical students; physicians; patients; access to care; physician workforce; position paper; policy paper; accessibility; inclusivity; diversity; health care; health

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