Identity
Formed in February 2021, MSDHA serves as a community of like-minded students to advocate for the inclusion of disability in medicine. Current initiatives include a near-peer mentorship program called Disability Connect, an American Sign Language (ASL) elective for medical students, hands-on opportunities to work with individuals with disabilities, and public events to spread awareness about disability health topics. We also host social events to strengthen our community.
MSDHA is a chapter of Medical Students with Disability and Chronic Illness (MSDCI) National, through which medical students can collaborate on national disability advocacy initiatives.