Journey to Medical School with Autism & ADHD with Mami, PHD

Dr. Moss hosts PhD candidate and 1st year medical student, Mami, who discusses her journey thriving with autism, ADHD, and other disabilities. Mami shares her transition from PhD in chemistry to entering medical school, openly disclosing her disabilities during her application process. She highlights how her challenges, like reading struggles, became strengths, contributing to her earlier completion of PhD and numerous published papers. Mami also emphasizes the importance of accommodations, mentorship, and breaking stereotypes to promote diversity in the medical field. Join for an insightful conversation on resilience, empathy, and advocacy in healthcare. Contact Mami: [email protected] Disability Accommodations Blog Post: https://medpsycmoss.com/blog/disability-accommodations-and-accessibility NEW Medical School Workbook with Accommodations Worksheets: https://medpsycmoss.com/store/p_3287196/medical-school-workbook Follow me on social media @medpsycmoss Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medpsycmoss/ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/medpsymoss⁠⁠⁠  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@medpsycmoss?_t=8kS9kVfKjUc&_r=1 Visit website at medpsycmoss.com for more disability resources, personalized advising, and insightful content.  For feedback or inquiries about featuring on the podcast, contact Dr. Moss at [email protected] ***This episode is for educational purposes only. All opinions voiced are the opinions of the speakers and not reflective of any institution. This is NOT medical guidance or recommendations. Please follow up with your health provider and therapist for any additional questions or support. ***  Chapters: 00:00 Intro Sneak Peak 01:04 Podcast Intro 01:31 Introduction to Mami's Inspiring Journey 02:11 Early Interest in Medicine and PHD in Chemistry 07:04 Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Disabilities 08:49 Impact of Culture  12:05 Disabilities and Patients 14:21 The Power of Disclosure and Advocacy in Medical School Applications 21:10   Diversity and Empathy in Medicine 22:11 Humanizing Doctors  23:11 Patient-Doctors 26:52 Advice for Aspiring Health Professionals 28:50 Recap of Episode 32:31 Contact Info #medicalschool #premed #autism