From ableist to disability-conscious admissions in medical education

Reza Bidaki; Sara Heydari

doi:10.1080/0142159x.2026.2733146

September 15, 2026Medical Teacher

From ableist to disability-conscious admissions in medical education

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To examine and address persistent ableist biases in medical school admissions while promoting disability-conscious selection practices.
Synthesized discussions and themes from the AMEE symposium on interrupting ableism within health professions selection processes.
Evaluated conventional admissions paradigms against inclusive, equity-oriented frameworks for candidates with disabilities.
Identified systemic biases and rigid technical standards as major obstacles preventing qualified disabled applicants from entering medical training.
Advocated for proactive institutional shifts toward disability-conscious recruitment, equitable accommodation procedures, and diverse selection committees.

Implication

Symposium report highlights disability-conscious selection practices in medical education, suggesting actionable strategies to dismantle systemic ableist barriers for applicants.

Abstract

Dear EditorThe AMEE 2026 symposium, ‘Interrupting Ableism in Admissions: Building Disability-Conscious Selection Practices in Medical Education,’ brought attention to a persistent but under-recogni...

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Bidaki et al. (2026) studied this question.

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From ableist to disability-conscious admissions in medical education

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From ableist to disability-conscious admissions in medical education

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