From Concept to Curriculum: Developing an IDD Training Program for Internal Medicine Residents

Join us for a Virtual Grand Rounds presentation offering an inside look at how the Stanford Internal Medicine Residency Program, in collaboration with AbilityPath, designed and implemented a new curriculum to strengthen resident training in the care of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). We will explore the motivation behind the initiative, the practical steps involved in developing the program, and key components of the curriculum itself. The presentation will also share resident feedback and evaluation results and highlight the value of a strong community–academic partnership in shaping meaningful educational experiences. We’ll conclude with lessons learned and next steps, including ongoing dissemination efforts Lauren Clarke, MD, MA, MHA; Christine Santiago, MD, MPH; Sarah Verity, BS; Cassy Christianson, MA, OTR/L; Sydney Walls, MPH; Sunil K Joshi, MD, PhD