Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Losses

Today is National Dentist Day! Meet Dr. Joseph Samona—He graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and is currently practicing as a deaf dentist in Michigan. Last summer, he was honored with the 2024 10 Under 10 Award and you can read his story here: tinyurl.com/deafdentist ID: The background is blue with white outlines of teeth scattered throughout. On the top left is a photo of Joseph Samona, D.M.D., a man with short dark hair and a beard wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and a yellow striped tie. He is smiling and looking directly at the camera. The background is a soft gradient of warm colors. To the right of the image, the text reads "National Dentist Day". Below the image, there is a quote: "I am a strong advocate for my community to make sure they have the proper access to dental care and as well as encouraging other deaf students to explore a career in dentistry. 'If you believe in yourself, you can achieve anything you set your mind to.'"

The conference is an invite-only summit for relevant stakeholders all gathered to discuss how to implement education on caring for patients with disabilities in residency training and what information that should include. Did you know that ACGME sets the competency standards for each specialty/subspecialty?! AMPHL is proud to have two current and 2 former board members attending, along with our previous Chicago conference co-chair! Are you there? If so, come say hi! ID: Background is white featuring text in blue and black with an image in between the text. The top text reads: AMPHL is at the ACGME Summit on Fostering Disability-Inclusive Health Care in Resident Education! The bottom text reads: The conference is an invite-only summit for relevant stakeholders all gathered to discuss how to implement education on caring for patients with disabilities in residency training and what information that should include. The image shows five people standing together in a professional setting. They are dressed in business attire, with a cityscape visible through large windows behind them. There is a podium in between them with the conference name, and the setting appears to be a conference. From left to right: Michael McKee, Jessica Williams, Corey Axelrod, Christopher Moreland, Amanda David.

We have updated our frequently asked question page on our website! https://lnkd.in/es5P_NK6. If you have a question or concern that we did not answer, please direct message or email us at [email protected]. We will be updating this page periodically as we receive more questions and updated information. ID: A blue background with three hands at the top, each representing a letter in sign language: the first hand is white and represents "F," the second hand is green and represents "A," and the third hand is yellow and represents "Q." Below the hands, the letters "F," "A," and "Q" are written, with the "A" being part of a stethoscope design. The text below reads: "Have a stethoscope question? Check out our newly updated FAQ page!" In the top left corner, there is a small white logo resembling a medical symbol.

Black Deaf Mental Health Matters. This Black History Month, let’s uplift and amplify Black Deaf & Signing Mental Health Providers who are creating space for healing, growth, and accessibility in our community. Thank you Demara who is currently Associate Clinical Social Worker with @nationaldeaftherapy for being able to do this video spreading awarness of our mission at Deaf Mental Health Hub for Black History Month! Why does this matter? For too long, Black Deaf individuals have faced limited access to mental health professionals who understand their identity, language, and lived experiences. By spotlighting Black Deaf mental health providers, we are ensuring that their work is seen, valued, and accessible for those who need it most. Know a Black Deaf mental health provider? I want to highlight them! Go to the link and submit their name- https://lnkd.in/em9anywW Tag and share to spread the word! Together, we heal. Transcript: BLACK DEAF MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS. This Black History Month, let’s amplify Black Deaf & Signing Mental Health Providers who are doing the work to support, heal, and empower our community. Do you know a Black Deaf mental health provider? I want to highlight them! Go to the link in bio and submit their name. Tag and share to help spread the word! Together, we heal. VD: A Black woman wearing a black sweatshirt with white text that reads "Black Therapists Matter." She has her hair pulled to the side and is wearing gold hoop earrings. She is signing in ASL with a focused expression against a plain, light-colored background. The lighting is soft and natural.

Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at AMPHL! What other medical puns do you know?! ID: Four humorous Valentine's Day cards with medical themes: 1. A stethoscope illustration with the text: "You must be a Preventricular Contraction, because you make my heart skip a beat." 2. An illustration of tibia bones with the text: "I want TIBIA your Valentine." 3. An MRI machine illustration with the text: "I'm drawn to you like a magnet to an MRI." 4. A butterfly needle illustration with the text: "You give me BUTTERFLIES when I see you."

New "Shadowing Behind the Scenes" article is up! Come and take a peek at what Sarah J. Hein shares her experience as a shadowing mentor! If you enjoy reading this article and want to share more feedback, feel free to drop a comment here or email us at [email protected].

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re honoring the contributions of Black deaf leaders in education, advocacy, and beyond. Their impact continues to inspire and pave the way for future generations. What other black deaf people in history would you like to add? Let us know in the comments below so we can uplift their stories! VD: Reel consisting of 7 animated posts going back and forth between blue and white backgrounds. Posts 2-7 have black history month written on the left side in red, yellow, and green and feature a oval photo with a black border of a black deaf person. 1) The post has "BLACK HISTORY MONTH" written in bold letters. Each word is placed on a different colored brushstroke background: "BLACK" on red, "HISTORY" on yellow, and "MONTH" on green. Above each word, there are illustrations of hands spelling out the respective word in American Sign Language. At the bottom right corner, there is a red arrow pointing to the right. 2) The post features a photo of Claudia Gordon wearing a white dress with her hands raised. Below the photo, it reads: "The 1st deaf Black woman to graduate from law school in the U.S. and the 1st deaf Black female attorney. She has worked as a disability rights advocate, particularly in the areas of education and employment and was the former senior policy advisor for the White House Office of Public Engagement, making her the first deaf person to work at the White House in a detailee capacity." 3) The post features a black and white photo of Andrew Foster smiling and wearing a suit jacket with a bowtie. Underneath, it reads: "Known as the 'Father of Deaf Education in Africa', he was a pioneering educator who founded over 30 schools for the deaf across Africa, primarily in Ghana and Nigeria. He was also the first Deaf African American to earn a bachelor's degree from Gallaudet University and the first to earn a master's degree from Eastern." ID Continued in comments

Exciting Event Alert! People with disabilities are underrepresented in Allied Health Professions. One major barrier??Lack of mentorship. Mentorship is a critical factor in healthcare career success—especially for women. That’s why?Docs With Disabilities Initiative, University of Michigan Center for Disability Health and Wellness (CDHW) and Stanford Medicine Alliance for Disability Inclusion and Equity (SMADIE) are bringing you a?Women with Disabilities in Allied Health (WWDIAH) panel?on?February 26th. What to expect: ?? Insights from Allied Health professionals ?? Navigating the training-to-work pathway ?? Thriving as a?Physical Therapist, Psychologist, Researcher, and Speech-Language Pathologist?with a disability ?? Balancing career and life demands that disproportionately impact women Open to all!? Captioning & ASL provided by Designated Interpreters LLC Register here:?https://lnkd.in/eAAUwEvt Tag someone who should be in the room! #DisabilityInHealth #AlliedHealth #MentorshipMatters #DocsWithDisabilities

Today is #WorldCancerDay, and this year’s theme is "United by Unique." Cancer affects people of all backgrounds and communities making every person’s cancer journey unique. We recognize, though, the importance and need for accessible care, early detection, and the proper support to navigate care. Together, we can break barriers and improve cancer outcomes. ?? ID: The post is for World Cancer Day, which is observed on February 4th, and has a blue background with white text. The text reads: "World Cancer Day" and below that, there is a quote: "United by Unique—Cancer is more than just a medical diagnosis—it's a deeply personal matter. Behind every diagnosis lies a unique human story - stories of grief, pain, healing, resilience, love and more." There is a graphic of a purple earth with a purple ribbon being held by two hands.

We love to see our AMPHL board members being accomplished in their fields! ID: The white-background post has a header titled "AMPHL Board Spotlight" in blue lettering. Below the title, there is a photo of Dr. Williams, a woman with curly blonde hair, wearing a dark blazer and a pearl necklace smiling at the camera. The text next to the photo reads: "AMPHL Secretary Jessica Williams, MD is a fourth-year resident in the Department of Psychiatry at Washington University in St. Louis. Currently, in her residency, she was awarded a grant through the Resident and Fellows' Diversity Initiative with which she will design and implement education in Deaf/HoH mental health for medical students and residents." Below this section, there is another header titled "Recent Publications" with two listed publications: 1. "Adaptive Psychiatry: A Framework for Disability-Inclusive Psychiatric Care" (Psychiatric Times) 2. "Initial Psychiatric Assessment of a Deaf Somali Refugee" (American Journal of Psychiatry Residents' Journal)