Residents with disabilities: a national survey of directors of emergency medicine residency programs.

摘要: Background. The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) has been in effect since 1990. present study shows response to this act for emergency medicine (EM) residents nationwide. Methods. A total of 121 surveys were mailed the directors American College Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-approved residency programs. definition disability was provided, and a second mailing sent those not replying. Results. Ninety-two program (76%) responded, representing 4,644 residents. Of these, 62 (1.3%) reported as having documented disability. Programs with known disabled resident significantly more likely have available resources assistance. Forty-seven (52%) suspected might an undiagnosed disability, 40 (85%) these recommended testing or referral. Conclusions. There is wide array disabilities among EM Available assistance varies. This may apply other residencies well.