Caring for Individuals with Disabilities

Over 61 million individuals in the US have a disability; however, this group of patients is often neglected in medical education. This interactive seminar course has been designed to better prepare students to care for patients with disabilities. Through the course, individuals with disabilities, caregivers, and physicians will discuss a variety of topics including healthcare disparities, communication strategies, ethics, and law. Students will be matched with a patient partner with whom they will further explore topics discussed in the course. Upon taking the course, students will become more confident in their ability to provide patient-centered care to individuals with disabilities.