Stanford Conference on Disability in Healthcare

Presented by the Stanford Medicine Abilities Coalition

2nd Annual Conference on Disability in Healthcare and Medicine

April 10, 2021 | 8:00am - 6:00pm

This conference will be a deep learning opportunity for medical students, residents and fellows, medical doctors, nursing students and nurses, PA students and PA’s, hospital administration, and additional interested healthcare providers and allies.


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