Through the dedicated teamwork of the UMMS staff, faculty, and community, we have a history of developing solutions to reasonably accommodate students with disabilities to meet Technical Standards.

We encourage you to feel comfortable contacting our Learning and Disability team for a private discussion about barriers related to disability that you encounter in medical school.

Applying For Accommodations

Once accepted by UMMS, it is important to set up an appointment, using the contact information above, to speak with someone on the Learning & Accessibility team to begin our interactive, iterative process for applying for and exploring accommodations. At or prior to this meeting, you will be asked to provide documentation of your disability. The Learning & Accessibility team will work with you, and applicable UMMS staff and faculty, to determine reasonable and appropriate accommodations during the course of your medical school journey.

Accommodations are NOT provided retroactively. It is your responsibility to notify the Learning & Accessibility team of any needs that arise.

Assessing And Diagnosing Learning Disabilities

Occasionally while at UMMS, students notice that they learn differently than their peers and realize that this has been a life-long pattern in many academic environments. UMMS can help students locate providers who perform formal assessments to identify learning disabilities. The results of the assessment often bring great relief and self-actualization of skills and challenges experienced over a lifetime. The post-assessment report also provides a basis to develop and experience appropriate accommodations.