ER Doctor’s Journey with MS with Dr. Messman, MD

Meet Dr. Messman, MD who is a physician and professor of emergency medicine in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Wayne State University School of Medicine. She serves as the Vice Chair of Education for the department and also as the associate dean of graduate medical education for the University. Her professional interests include medical education and physician wellness. Contact Dr. Messman: [email protected] Disability Disclosure in Residency: https://medpsycmoss.com/blog/disability_disclosure_residency Residency Applications: https://medpsycmoss.com/blog/dual-applying-into-residency-a-strategic-guide-for-medical-students Website & Blog: https://⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠medpsycmoss.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to Podcast “Life as a Patient-Doctor” on: Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medpsycmossApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-as-a-patient-doctor/id1719637283 Follow me on Social Media @medpsycmoss⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medpsycmoss/ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/medpsymoss⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@medpsycmoss?_t=8kS9kVfKjUc&_r=1 ***This episode is for educational purposes only. This is NOT medical/legal guidance or recommendations. Please follow up with your health provider and therapist for any additional questions or support***  Chapters: 0:00 Preview 0:47 Podcast Intro 1:15 Introduce Dr. Messman 2:20 Journey to Medicine 4:38 First Signs of Illness 5:51 The Hidden Secret 8:51 Challenges with Disclosures to Friends 11:14 Medical School and Residency 13:40 Regrets and Mental Health 15:02 Public Disclosure of Multiple Sclerosis 19:40 Ableism in Action 20:52 Lessons as a Patient-Doctor 23:10 Disclosing to Patients 23:44 Child of a Parent with Disabilities 26:13 Disability Advocate as Associate Dean in GME 28:17 Suggestions for Evaluating Residency Programs 30:12 Disability Insurance 35:37 Recap of Episode 38:26 Shoutouts to our Husbands 39: 38 Resources, Support, & CTA