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October 5, 2025BMJ OpenOpen Access

Barriers, facilitators and solutions to equitable career progression for disabled doctors: an integrative review

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MBMegan E. L. BrownBBBryan BurfordGVGillian Vance

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Overview

Integrative review identifies barriers and facilitators affecting disabled doctors' career progression, suggesting equity-focused solutions within NHS settings.

Key Points

  • Career progression for disabled doctors is hindered by structural and cultural barriers, limiting opportunities.
  • Key evidence indicates mentorship and identity-affirming networks significantly facilitate disabled doctors' careers.
  • This review utilized content analysis to synthesize insights from 53 relevant sources on disabled doctors' experiences.
  • Calls for integrating disability inclusion into healthcare policies are crucial for building a diverse medical workforce.

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Brown et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e24e65d6d66a53c24735cahttps://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-106639
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