Cmaj Podcasts

On this episode of the CMAJ Podcast, Dr. Blair Bigham and Dr. Mojola Omole examine an article published in CMAJ titled, 'Tackling barriers to Canadian medical school admissions for students with disabilities.' The analysis highlights how medical education has historically devalued or excluded trainees with disabilities and emphasizes the need for more flexible and inclusive admission processes. They are joined by Shira Gertsman, the lead author and a medical student at McMaster University, who shares her personal battle with Crohn's disease and the hurdles she encountered applying to medical school. Gertsman underscores the critical need for accommodations for individuals with disabilities and the importance of greater representation and understanding within the medical field.Next, the hosts speak with Dr. Caroline Bowman, a family physician who developed multiple sclerosis mid-career, to discuss her initial symptoms, her fears and concerns, and the impact of MS on her ability to work as a fami