Unique OHSU program trains future clinicians to address needs, challenges of patients with disabilities

Patient-first disability awareness education to help OHSU physician assistant, other students better serve patients

By Rachel Shafer October 05, 2022

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Lillian Navarro-Reynolds, PA associate professor, left, and Morgan Logan, second-year PA student. (OHSU/Rachel Shafer)

Before medical school, fourth-year M.D. student Emily Hillmer worked as an adaptive ski instructor and outdoor educator where she taught people with disabilities how to ski and experience the outdoors. Here, she’s with skier Olivia Tonti. (Courtesy/Emily Hillmer)

Michael Steen

Michael Steen loves riding his recumbent bike. “It’s wonderful exercise,” he said. “People should try it.” (Courtesy/Michael Steen)