Advancing Equitable Care: Educating Healthcare Professionals on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Carl Tyler, Director of Geriatrics Education and Research in Cleveland Clinic’s Family Medicine Residency Program, who explores how we’re educating healthcare professionals to better serve patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Dr. Tyler shares insights into the historical marginalization of IDD populations, the resulting health disparities and the need for inclusive, patient-centered care. He discusses the role of advocacy, the impact of initiatives like the National Inclusive Curriculum for Health Education (NICHE)…
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