Nearly one in four adults lives with a disability—but in medicine, disability is often treated as something to "fix" rather than understand.
Hạ and Laurel discuss disability in medicine—what the word actually means, why it matters, and how it manifests in both medical training and patient care. From neurodiversity and trauma-informed practice to the ableism built into training systems, the conversation explores how rethinking disability can make medicine more compassionate, inclusive, and human.
Nearly one in four adults lives with a disability—but in medicine, disability is often treated as something to "fix" rather than understand.
Hạ and Laurel discuss disability in medicine—what the word actually means, why it matters, and how it manifests in both medical training and patient care. From neurodiversity and trauma-informed practice to the ableism built into training systems, the conversation explores how rethinking disability can make medicine more compassionate, inclusive, and human.
Not all medical training paths follow a straight line. For some physicians, the journey includes a preliminary year—a one-year position in a specialty like internal medicine or surgery that provides clinical training before transitioning into their chosen field.
Lilly is joined by fellow prelims Shima, Jenna, and Lena for a candid conversation about navigating this in-between space in training. Together, they share personal stories from the year and explore what it means to grow, adapt, and discover who you are in a year that is as formative as it is unpredictable.