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Our Origin Story
Medical Students for Disability Health and Advocacy (MSDHA) was established by University of Michigan medical students in February 2021. Recognizing a lack of dialogue about disability health and underrepresentation of students with disabilities and chronic illnesses in medicine, we began connecting with like-minded classmates who were passionate about promoting disability health initiatives, educating the medical school community about disability health topics, and strengthening our voices as medical students with disabilities & chronic illnesses and our allies. Check out our Initiatives tab for more information!
Mission
To promote disability health initiatives and support medical students with disabilities and chronic illnesses through education, community building, outreach, and advocacy.
Community
We strive to create an inclusive community of medical students to support one another throughout medical school and beyond.
Leadership
Many opportunities for all medical students to lead initiatives, plan events, facilitate mentorship, and build community.