Why Disability Must Be Included in Medical School Diversification Efforts

Individuals living with disabilities are underrepresented in the physician workforce, despite benefits of inclusion.This article describes how both ableism in admissions processes and expectations set by technical standards can perpetuate harm.The authors advocate for active attention to disability diversity and equity in medical school admissions.The American Medical Association designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ available through the AMA Ed Hub TM .Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.The viewpoints expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the AMA.