The Canadian Association of Physicians with Disabilities is a network of physicians, and trainees #DocsWithDisabilities Affiliated with @CMA_Docs

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Canadian Assoc. of Physicians with Disabilities retweeted
We’re honored! 🎉@DocsWith was named to the inaugural @Forbes Accessibility100 for our work in health professions education. This recognition belongs to our 100+ volunteers + the entire access community. forbes.com/sites/alanschwarz… #DocsWithDisabilities #MedEd #AccessInMedicine
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Canadian Assoc. of Physicians with Disabilities retweeted
🎉 Huge congrats to Dr. Zoie Sheets, named La Rabida Resident of the Year in Pediatrics at UChicago! Your brilliance and commitment to inclusive care inspire us every day. 💙 #DWDI #DocsWithDisabilities #Pediatrics #RisingStar #AccessInMedicine #WomenInMedicine #MedEd
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Canadian Assoc. of Physicians with Disabilities retweeted
Lorin MacDonald is the 2024 Disability Changemaker of the Year! She's a respected disability advocate and human rights lawyer who raises awareness about accessibility and inclusion through her speaking, training, writing, and consulting work! @lorinmac
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Canadian Assoc. of Physicians with Disabilities retweeted
Today, we take the first steps towards a new future for CMA, one that we are committed to building in collaboration with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. Our statement: bit.ly/4e7OooA
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Canadian Assoc. of Physicians with Disabilities retweeted
What a Paralympic debut for Dr. Julia Hanes. She had the Paralympic record in her classification before he was surpassed by the next competitor. She finishes 8th overall in the javelin F33. A doctor. Wheelchair basketball. Para ice hockey. Wheelchair rugby. She does it all.
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Canadian Assoc. of Physicians with Disabilities retweeted
CanChild alumna Julia Hanes is competing for Gold! Help us cheer her on! Watch the livestream here: gem.cbc.ca/live-event/45467
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Canadian Assoc. of Physicians with Disabilities retweeted
It doesn’t get better than punching your ticket to Paris. Congratulations to our own PMR resident, Julia Hanes, on qualifying for @paris2024. We can’t wait to cheer you on!
Julia Hanes is headed to @paris2024 ‼️🎉 @aircanada Hanes officially meets the standard to qualify for the Paralympic Team after winning the F33 Shot Put final at #BellTrials24 👏 #FlyTheFlag #HautLeDrapeau
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Canadian Assoc. of Physicians with Disabilities retweeted
Team Canada Paralympics Athletics team: Charlotte Bolton -- Tillsonburg, ON Guillaume Ouellet -- Victoriaville, QC Greg Stewart -- Kamloops Jesse Zesseu -- Toronto Julia Hanes -- LaSalle, ON Katie Pegg -- Scarborough
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Canadian Assoc. of Physicians with Disabilities retweeted
Discover how #DocsWithDisabilities in 🇨🇦 are reshaping #MedEd by challenging barriers & fostering creativity. Technical standards often restrict creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. Let's redefine possibilities through #DisabilityInclusion Check out the @AFMC_e #ICAM2024 Panel on Technical Standards in Canadian Medical Education. 👉bit.ly/DWDI_EP95
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Canadian Assoc. of Physicians with Disabilities retweeted
Tune in to the #DocsWithDisabilities🎙️ to discover the how one group of disabled doctors, researchers and allies transformed technical standards and advanced disability inclusion in Canadian #MedED💡🎓 Listen now: 👉bit.ly/DWDI_EP95 🇨🇦 #TechnicalStandards #MedTwitter
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Canadian Assoc. of Physicians with Disabilities retweeted
A desire to reduce barriers for students with disabilities led Dr. Cheryl Holmes @UBCmedicine to champion change in Canadian #MedEd. 🩺 Find out more on this week’s episode of #DocsWithDisabilities 🎙️ 👉bit.ly/DWDI_EP95 🇨🇦
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Canadian Assoc. of Physicians with Disabilities retweeted
#MedEd is not designed for accessibility, leading to major burnout among medical students and #DoctorsWithDisabilities. Tune in to this week’s episode to learn how our panelists are reenvisioning a future for inclusive medical education in Canada 🎙️ 🔗 bit.ly/EP94_ICAM_2024Researc…
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Canadian Assoc. of Physicians with Disabilities retweeted
Our final speaker event is taking place tomorrow - this is one you won't want to miss! Melanie will join us to share her experience working on projects reflecting queer patient experiences. They will then lead us through an interactive creation exercise. Link in bio!
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Canadian Assoc. of Physicians with Disabilities retweeted
This amazing panel at @AFMC_e #ICAM2024 highlights the importance of building a safe and inclusive environment for learners and healthcare professionals with disabilities.  Discover the community-driven initiatives & policy changes shaping the future of #DisabilityInclusion in Canadian #MedEd in Ep. 94! 👉bit.ly/EP94_ICAM_2024Researc… #DocsWithDisabilities #MedTwitter
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Canadian Assoc. of Physicians with Disabilities retweeted
Twitter isn't a great medium for posting CFPs for special issues of CJDS but we have two to share with you. A Disabled University Experience: Lessons for, and Experiences of, Disabled Undergraduates Proposal Deadline: 7/15/2024 1/2
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Canadian Assoc. of Physicians with Disabilities retweeted
Michael Quon, MD, FRCPC says we need a cultural shift to include physicians and learners with disabilities. Learn about his efforts to enhance inclusion and ensure these individuals can flourish in the medical space: ow.ly/207w50REUXX @mjquon @GIMOttawa @CAPD_ca #MedEd
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Canadian Assoc. of Physicians with Disabilities retweeted
Dr. @ManiateJ says that vulnerability is a superpower 🦸 Tune in to find out why and to learn from panelists as they share their insights and experiences on #DisabilityInclusion in Canadian medical education. 👉bit.ly/EP94_ICAM_2024Researc… #DocsWithDisabilities #MedEd #ICAM2024
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Canadian Assoc. of Physicians with Disabilities retweeted
Have you heard of DEIA? 🌟 This week on #DocsWithDisabilities podcast, our ICAM panelists highlight the crucial role of disability and accessibility in making Canadian #MedEd more inclusive and equitable for everyone. 👏 👉bit.ly/EP94_ICAM_2024Researc…
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Canadian Assoc. of Physicians with Disabilities retweeted
📣📚🎉 It’s official!! I signed a contract to edit my third & final anthology in a trilogy, DISABILITY VULNERABILITY! I can’t wait to do a deep dive on how precarious disabled life is in an ableist world. Many thanks to my agent @jlkardon & editor @annakirgo
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Canadian Assoc. of Physicians with Disabilities retweeted
Learn how and why Michael Quon, MD, FRCPC promotes the imperative for efforts to enhance inclusion for physicians and learners with a disability – to allow these individuals to rightly flourish in the medical space: ow.ly/207w50REUXX @mjquon @GIMOttawa @CAPD_ca #MedEd
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