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

Joined November 2013
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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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Please complete the 2025 National Physician Health Survey! It's important that #DocsWithDisabilites are counted! ca.decipherinc.com/survey/se…
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RT @SarahJama_: Today is the International Day for Persons with Disabilities. As the only person with Cerebral Palsy to be a member of Onta…
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Through the Scotiabank Healthcare Physician Banking Program, as a physician when you open or switch to an Ultimate Package or Preferred Package chequing account, you pay no monthly account fee. Create your household at scotiabank.com/ca/en/healthc…. Conditions apply.
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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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A great accessibility solution from Dr. Purdy! However it shouldn't be the burden of individuals to make their environment more accessible. Healthcare needs universal design!
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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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