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Medical Schools Face Scrutiny Over Treatment of Women with Disabilities

Original: How Medical Schools Discriminate Against Women with Disabilities..and What’s Finally Changing

A new report examines how medical schools have historically discriminated against women with disabilities, from restrictive admission standards to inadequate accommodations during training. The piece highlights recent policy changes and advocacy efforts that are beginning to open doors for disabled women pursuing medical careers, arguing that institutions are finally being pushed to address long-standing barriers.

Why now: renewed attention on disability inclusion and equity in medical education is prompting discussion of these barriers

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