process.The curb-cut effect of clarifying disability accommodation policy could be improvement of website design, centralized policy locations, and faculty better trained to mitigate not only ableism but other forms of bias.The power dynamics inherent in requiring disclosure to a faculty member or residency leadership member may deter residents from disclosing disability.A confidential process should be enacted to encourage early and full disclosure of accommodation needs. 4Reassuringly, Moreland et al 1 reported that when residents did ask for accommodations, 97% reported having them granted, highlighting the problem is one of transparency and perceived bias more than the ability to execute accommodations.Addressing stigma and clarifying policies for residents with disabilities can improve the learning and patient care environment not just for those most directly affected, but for the entire medical profession.Individuals should be empowered to ask for the help they need, and systems should be designed to recognize that supporting one can support all.
Megha Garg (Mon,) studied this question.