Disability Inclusion in Psychiatry Strategies to Improve and Increase Diversity Within the Psychiatrist Workforce

Summary: A survey of emergency medicine residency program directors in the United States revealed that only a minority of programs include disability health content in their curricula, while those with faculty and residents with disabilities tend to dedicate more time to disability education and feel more confident in accommodating learners with disabilities. As such, integrating a dedicated disability health curriculum and recognizing disability as a form of diversity in hiring practices may help address training gaps and promote a more inclusive learning environment.