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Accommodations for Disabilities: Valuing All People in Pathology Equally



Original release date: March 22, 2023
Access to this course expires on:  March 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time
CME: .75

Course Description
Disability begins with the medical condition but the environment determines how disabled individuals feel and are regarded in society. This lecture will focus on understanding the current numbers of physicians and pathologists that function in their day to day lives in a world that many times is not accommodating for their disability or physical health complications and needs. Modifications and accommodations for persons with physical disability and chronic illness in pathology and laboratory medicine range from those in the office setting to the gross room to the laboratory and beyond; and have led to workplace ableism as legislated by the Americans with Disability Act. However, barriers to these modifications still exist in our field and navigating them is an issue that we should all be knowledgeable about. In addition, we can potentially incorporate ways to make pathology attractive to medical students with disabilities.

Target Audience
Practicing academic and community pathologists, and pathologists-in-training

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, learners will be able to:
  • Attempt to better understand the current landscape of pathologists, trainees and laboratory professionals with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses
  • Describe the experience for pathologists, trainees and laboratory professionals with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses
  • Discuss strategies for creating a culture of inclusivity with pathologists, trainees and laboratory professionals with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses
  • Learn more about disability specific vocabulary and etiquette

Continuing Medical Education
The United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology designates this enduring material for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosures
The faculty, committee members, and staff who are in position to control the content of this activity are required to disclose to USCAP and to learners any financial relationship(s) that have occurred within the last 24 months with any commercial interest(s) whose products or services are related to the CME content. USCAP has reviewed all disclosures and mitigated all identified conflicts of interest, as applicable.

The following faculty reported no relevant financial relationships: Nicole Riddle, MD

USCAP staff associated with the development of content for this activity reported no relevant financial relationships.

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