MENGENAI EPISOD INI
In this opening episode of the Disability, Equity & Inclusion in Medicine Series, Dr. Bertina Hooks shares her personal experience of becoming a physician with a disability and the lessons it taught her about physician sustainability, inclusion, and healthcare systems.
What You'll Discover:
- Why disability is a systems issue in medicine.
- How structural barriers affect physicians with disabilities.
- Why accommodation should be part of everyday practice.
- How disability strengthens empathy, leadership, and advocacy.
- Why better support for physicians leads to better patient care.
- A preview of this month's DEI conversations in medicine.
Disability does not define capability—it challenges us to build a healthcare system where every physician has the opportunity to thrive.
Learn more at:
Listen on Pinnacle Podcast Network (CME credit available):
🎧 https://learnatpinnacle.com/education
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About Dr. Bertina Hooks:
Dr. Bertina Hooks is a board-certified internal medicine physician, entrepreneur, coach, and speaker dedicated to helping physicians navigate burnout, gain career clarity, and redesign their professional lives in alignment with their values and goals.
Connect with Dr. Hooks:
Website: pinnaclebusinessacademy.org
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bertina-hooks-046a3819/
Email: bmhooks@gmail.com
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