Operation House Call continued our mission to advance inclusive healthcare education this October, teaching 58 students across three classes at partner schools.
Through a unique curriculum grounded in lived experience, OHC helps future healthcare professionals develop the knowledge, skills, and mindsets needed to provide compassionate, effective care for people with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Students learn directly from individuals with disabilities and their families, exploring health disparities, barriers to care, communication strategies, accommodations, and the impact of implicit bias and diagnostic overshadowing.
This month, OHC brought our curriculum to Tufts University School of Medicine on October 7, with co-teacher Sam Kanji; the LEAD@Lahey track at UMass Chan Medical School on October 14, with co-teachers Zoe Spiegel and Mia Cappuccio; and Boston University School of Medicine on October 19, with co-teacher Korbin Johnson.
Through personal stories, interactive learning, and practical guidance, these classes are helping shape a new generation of healthcare providers. These students will continue their learning over the next few weeks with home visits; thank you to the dedicated host families who will welcome them!
