Fostering Support and Inclusion for Physicians, Postgraduate Trainees, and Medical Students With Disabilities: A Position Paper From the American College of Physicians

Annals of Internal Medicine 2026

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Authors: Katelan Cline, Micah Beachy, Priscilla W. Carr, John Hall, Micah Beachy, Priscilla W. Carr, Lesleigh A. Box, Angela Johnson, Cynthia Jumper, Erica Leser, Tammy Lin, Selvam Mascarenhas
+5 more Celeste Newby, Austin G. Oslock, Priya Radhakrishnan, Jenny R. Silberger, Jamar Slocum
DOI: 10.7326/annals-25-04518
Cited by: 7
References: 34

Abstract

Over the past several decades, federal laws have instituted sweeping antidiscrimination protections to foster inclusion for people with disabilities in education and employment, but substantial barriers remain to full and meaningful inclusion in the practice of medicine. In this position paper, the American College of Physicians (ACP) highlights the barriers to entering medicine and offers policy recommendations to improve the accessibility of medical schools, training programs, and the practice of medicine. ACP affirms that a diverse physician workforce, inclusive of disability, is a key component of reducing disparities in health and health care.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Disability Education and Employment Diversity and Career in Medicine Down syndrome and intellectual disability research

Publication details

Journal / source
Annals of Internal Medicine
Publisher
American College of Physicians
Volume
179
Issue
5
Pages
721–724
Publication date
9 March 2026
Language
EN