6. Healthcare Professional Education and Development for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals in Rochester, NY: Transitioning from Inclusive Higher Education to Social Contribution
10.11307/mededjapan.55.2_139
- VernacularTitle:6. 米国ロチェスターにおけるろう・難聴者のための高等教育と医療人育成 : インクルーシブ教育から社会還元へ
- Author:
Yuko TAKEDA
1
;
Ai MINAKAWA
2
;
Masaaki YOSHIDA
3
;
Yutaka OSUGI
3
Author Information
1. Department of Medical Education, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine
2. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Child Resilience Center, Gallaudet University
3. Tsukuba University of Technology
- Keywords:
the deaf and hard of hearing;
higher education;
healthcare professionals
- From:Medical Education
2024;55(2):139-145
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
-
Abstract:
This article focuses on inclusive education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in Rochester, New York, which prepares them to become healthcare professionals or researchers in health science fields. We highlight the unique programs for deaf and hard-of-hearing students to develop their careers at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), and the University of Rochester (UR). These universities also foster an inclusive work environment that caters to the needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing clinical professionals and faculty specialized in health research, enabling them to play leadership roles in their fields. Notably, Strong Memorial Hospital at UR supports deaf staff by providing interpreter services, allowing them to actively engage in their clinical work as professionals. Such seamless support, spanning from higher education to professional careers in Rochester, demonstrates a compelling model for enabling deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to pursue and thrive in their chosen professions.
