Activity ID
14771Expires
October 7, 2028Format Type
EnduringCME Credit
0.5Fee
$30CME Provider: American Medical Association
Description of CME Course
This activity aims to initiate a continuing dialogue on the topic of ableism, exploring its impact on patients, medical education, and medical practice. By engaging with this article, readers will be able to recognize ableism in its many forms and applications.
Disclaimers
1. This activity is accredited by the American Medical Association.
2. This activity is free to AMA members.
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Commercial Support?
NoNOTE: If a Member Board has not deemed this activity for MOC approval as an accredited CME activity, this activity may count toward an ABMS Member Board’s general CME requirement. Please refer directly to your Member Board’s MOC Part II Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment Program Requirements.
Educational Objectives
1. Describe ableism and how it operates on a structural, institutional, and interpersonal level
2. Explain how ableism negatively impacts patient engagement and health outcomes for patients with disabilities
3. Describe ableist systems in medical education and practice that create barriers to entry and advancement for individuals with disabilities
4. Identify actionable steps and initiatives to address ableism in medical education and practice
Keywords
Health Disparities, Health Inequities, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Medical Education and Training
Competencies
Medical Knowledge
CME Credit Type
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
DOI
10.1001/ama.2025.0002046
