Clinicians are often referred to as heroes for the long hours we work and the life saving work that we do. However, this idea of the "invincible" doctor often does a disservice to our profession and patients by creating the idea that disease and illness are only experienced by our patients. Our guests, Dr. Justin Bullock and Dr. Mansi Sheth, share their stories of going through medical training with a chronic illness and discuss the limitations of our medical system in doing so. Trigger warning: This episode discusses suicide and suicidal ideation. 

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Show Notes

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Learning Objectives: 

1. Define physical and mental disability as outlined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. 
2. List two criteria the ACGME requires residency programs to fulfill for residents with disabilities. 
3. Identify the most common types of clinical and didactic accommodations provided by institutions for physicians in training

[0:00] Intro

• Introduction of our co-hosts, guests, and the episode topic
• Doctors With Disabilities Push For Culture Change In Medicine: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/08/06/635414552/doctors-with-disabilities-push-for-culture-change-in-medicine
• Doctors with disability reflect on challenges: https://acpinternist.org/archives/2020/02/doctors-with-disability-reflect-on-challenges.htm
• Accessibility, Inclusion, and Action in Medical Education: Lived Experiences of Learners and Physicians With Disabilities: https://store.aamc.org/downloadable/download/sample/sample_id/249/ 

[3:02] A Step in Their Shoes Segment

• Justin Bullock discusses his athletic background, and Mansi Sheth shares her New Year’s resolutions.

​[6:16] Dr. Justin Bullock’s Diagnosis Story

• Suicide - Rewriting My Story: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp1917203 

[11:11] Dr. Mansi Sheth’s Diagnosis Story

[16:30] Mansi and Justin discuss the parallels in their stories

[20:01] Mansi talks about how she revealed her diagnosis to others

[23:00] Discussion on balancing residency with a disability

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990: a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life
  • What is the Americans with Disabilities Act: https://adata.org/learn-about-ada
• Protections Under Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
  • ​ACGME Institutional Requirements: https://www.acgme.org/Portals/0/PFAssets/InstitutionalRequirements/000InstitutionalRequirements2018.pdf?ver=2018-02-19-132236-600

[26:56] The impact of whether their disability affected their decision in pursuing certain medical specialties

[29:13] Mansi and Justin discuss how their diagnosis shapes their approach to patient care

• The importance of sincerely listening and understanding where a patient is coming from
• ​Being a partner to patients 

[34:03] Mansi and Justin’s motivation in sharing their stories 

[38:43] Mansi and Justin’s final advice

• Misconception, misinformation, and myths: Premed students with disabilities: https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-medical-school/article/misconception-misinformation-and-myths-premed-stud/ 

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​ [40:47] Continuing the conversationTwitter and Instagram @TheDEIshift, email at [email protected], and our website www.thedeishift.com
 
[40:30] Outro

Credits:
Guest: Dr. Justin Bullock, Dr. Mansi Sheth
Co-hosts/Producers: Dr. Pooja Jaeel, Dr. Sarah Takimoto
Executive Producer: Dr. Tammy Lin 
Co-Executive Producers: Dr. Pooja Jaeel, Dr. Tiffany Leung
Senior Producers: Dr. Maggie Kozman, Dr. DJ Gaines
Editor/Assistant Producer: Joanna Jain
Production Assistants: Clara Baek, Likitha Aradhyula
Website/Art Design: Ann Truong
Music: Chris Dingman
 
Disclaimer: The DEI Shift podcast and its guests provide general information and entertainment, but not medical advice. Before making any changes to your medical treatment or execution of your treatment plan, please consult with your doctor or personal medical team. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by The DEI Shift. The views expressed by guests are their own, and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by The DEI Shift team are those of each individual, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of The DEI Shift team and its guests, employers, sponsors, or organizations we are affiliated with. 
 
Season 2 of The DEI Shift podcast is proudly sponsored by the American Medical Association's Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women and the American College of Physicians Southern California Region III Chapter. 
 
The DEI Shift theme music is by Chris Dingman. Learn more at www.chrisdingman.com. 
 
Contact us: [email protected], @thedeishift, thedeishift.com 

Disclaimer

.The DEI Shift podcast and its guests provide general information and entertainment, but not medical advice. Before making any changes to your medical treatment or execution of your treatment plan, please consult with your doctor or personal medical team. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by The DEI Shift. The views expressed by guests are their own, and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by The DEI Shift team are those of each individual, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of The DEI Shift team and its guests, employers, sponsors, or organizations we are affiliated with.