Provost's Diversity Institute for Faculty Development

In 2021, the NIH created a subgroup focused on disability inclusion, eradicating ableism, and overcoming barriers for individuals with disabilities in care seeking and research. This session explores the potential applicability of NIH initiatives to eliminate ableism in health curricula, prompting health professionals to assess and integrate these efforts.

Panelists:

Amy Houtrow, Professor, Pediatric Medicine Division Chief, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Max Hurwitz, Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Daniel Wilkenfeld, Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing, Acute & Tertiary Care

Panel Moderator: Mary Crossley, Professor of Law, University of Pittsburgh, School of Law

Registration for this session is exclusively open to full- and part-time faculty affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh. The institute welcomes faculty from external institutions in the Pittsburgh region.