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ALT Graphic titled “Your Experience Can Make a Difference” recruiting physicians with disabilities or chronic illnesses to become MSDCI Pod Leaders. Pod Leaders guide virtual group sessions for pre-medical and medical students with similar experiences, sharing perspective, offering guidance, and building community. Commitment: at least one virtual pod session per six-month cycle. Benefits include making medicine less isolating, sharing practical guidance, and supporting the next generation with a flexible time commitment. Pre-medical and medical students with disabilities or chronic illnesses can also apply for roles. Questions: [email protected].

ALT Dark blue background with the MSDI logo in white at the top center of the page. Below in white font “We at MSDCI National would love to celebrate you on #MatchDay2026. In the center of the page in white bold font #MSDCIMatches.” At the bottom center in white “Use the hashtag and tag us to be featured on our social media!” At the bottom left corner in white the instagram logo and next to it in white font “@msdci_national.” At the bottom right “@MSDCINational,” LinkedIn logo, and the X platform logo next to it in white.

ALT Navy blue graphic with white and yellow text.At the top it reads “Breakout Session 1”.Below in white text it reads“Navigating Accommodations".The left side has a headshot of the presenter.Below the photo, text reads“Presenter Jen Prosceo,MS, ADACC,Director,Office of Disability Resources,University of Rochester”. To the right is yellow subheading with dotted white outline that reads“Session Description”Beneath is a yellow calendar with the date of March 28th,2026,and a clock icon with the time of 1.00–1.45PM EDT. Below is white text that reads “Learn how to best prepare academic accommodation requests from a disability resources professional. This presentation will take a behind-the-scenes look at how postsecondary disability service office professionals review and make decisions about accommodations for medical school students”. At the bottom of the graphic is a logo and text that reads “Medical Students with Disability and Chronic Illnesses-Community.Advocacy.Education.Accessibility."

ALT White background with blue text: “March 2026”, “MSDCI National”, and “The Future is Inclusive.” In the top right corner, the MSDCI logo. Top middle: “MSDCI National Newsletter: February 2026 Edition.” Underneath, navy blue box with white text: “Newsletter At-a-Glance,” with bullet points: “Apply to MSDCI’s 2026-27 Executive Board by February 9!, MSDCI Regional Conference Registration (In-Person + Hybrid) Open to Attendees Nationwide, MSDCI National Conference Merch: Buy before March 4th!,Conference Keynote Speaker: Patricia Fennell MSW, LCSW-R,  Interview Opportunity for Medical Anthropology Dissertation, Mentorship Program Applications Open, MSDCI National Needs Assessment, New Blog Post: Endometriosis Is a Systemic Disease. The Immune System Has Been Saying It for Years., Now Recruiting! MSDCI National Committee Teams, Support Inclusivity in Medicine: MSDCI National’s Donation Page, Stock Up on Clinical Rotations and Residency Essentials: Shop via MSDCI National’s Affiliate Link!,

ALT Image 1. Schedule cover page: Rectangular graphic. Large title and subtitle say: “MSDCI's 1st Regional Conference schedule. University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY. Register by March 10th (in-person) or March 27th (hybrid). Submit accommodations by March 20th. March 28th, 2026, 8:00am - 5:00pm.” Schedule is centered in graphic: “8:00-9:00am Check-in & Mingle; 9:00-9:30am Opening Remarks by MSDCI Executive Director and Conference Planning Leadership Team; 9:30-10:15am Resident Panel; 10:15-10:30am Scheduled break; 10:30-11:45am Keynote Address by Patricia Fennell, MSW, LCSW-R followed by 15 minute Q&A session; 11:45am-12:45pm Mentoring-Centered Lunch; 12:45-1:00pm Scheduled break.” At the bottom is a QR code to register with a contact email for questions: mailto:[email protected]. MSDCI logo at top right."

ALT Blue and light blue flyer titled “MSDCI Adaptive Sports Panel.” Text reads: “Join us to hear how to get involved with adaptive sports from the perspectives of medical students, residents, and people with lived experience of disability.” Illustrations show three athletes: a runner with a prosthetic blade, a wheelchair athlete playing racquet sports, and a soccer player using forearm crutches. Event details: April 2, 2026, 7PM CDT/8PM EDT . Zoom link: https://miami.zoom.us/j/95908318732 and TinyURL: https://tinyurl.com/Adaptivesportspanel. A QR code appears at the bottom left. Logos for Medical Students with Disability and Chronic Illness (MSDCI), Rush, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia are displayed at the bottom.

ALT Flyer for a Medical Students with Disability and Chronic Illness (MSDCI) Alumni Panel titled “Navigating the Residency Application Process.” The MSDCI logo and tagline “Community. Advocacy. Education. Accessibility.” appear at the top. Two speaker headshots are shown: Ifeoma Ikedionwu, MD, an Internal Medicine–Psychiatry combined first-year resident, and Peppar Cyr, MD/PhD, a Combined Pediatrics/PM&R resident. The flyer invites attendees to hear MSDCI alumni discuss topics including ERAS strategy and timelines, disclosure and accommodations, interview preparation, evaluating program fit and red flags, and a Q&A session. Event details are listed as Friday, February 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM PST / 7:00 PM EST. A QR code and link (https://tinyurl.com/MSDCIAlumniPanel) is included for registration, and a contact email is provided for questions: [email protected]

ALT MSDCI Regional Conference Keynote Speaker. Patricia A. Fennell, MSW, LCSW-R. Patricia Fennell is a clinician, researcher, and nationally recognized leader in chronic illness care. As the developer of the Fennell Four-Phase Treatment ModelTM, her work has shaped how providers understand the lived experience of chronic illness– bridging patient identity, medical trauma, stigma, and long-term recovery. This in-person/hybrid conference is open to all  medical students, premedical students, and allied health professionals across the US. In-person attendance sign-up deadline March 10th! At the bottom left of the slide is text that says “When” with the text “March 28th, 2026 8:00am-5:00pm” underneath it. Underneath that it says “Where” with the text “Rochester,NY. Can’t make it in person? Join us online”.  At the bottom right, the text says “register here: https://tinyurl.com/MSDCINEConference”. To the right a QR code.

ALT Title slide announcing MSDCI National Leadership Opportunities. Slide has a blue border, with a white background and the MSDCI logo in the top right corner. Text explains that MSDCI is a student-led organization supporting medical students with disabilities and chronic illness, focused on accessibility in medical education and health equity. Includes a prompt to swipe to learn more and a link to apply. Link is https://tinyurl.com/MSDCI-EBoard.

ALT Slide has a blue border, with a white background. In bold, at the top of the slide: ‘Who Can Apply?’ . Bullet points list: “Medical students attending an institution accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA). Graduate students enrolled at accredited institutes of higher learning in the United States and its territories*. Students on leave of absence with the expectation to complete their degree and are in good standing with their respective academic institution” The asterisk corresponds to the comment at the bottom of the slide: “*Only applicable to the roles of Treasurer and Director of Research”. Below that, in blue text: “Questions? [email protected]”. Bottom right corner shows image of 3 yellow question marks.

ALT An image with a light blue background titled “MSDCI national mentorship program” with the Medical Students with Disability and Chronic Illness circular logo at the top right. Text reads “Strengthen the accessibility in medicine community” followed by “Participate in 1:1 virtual meetings to seek guidance, ask questions, receive accommodations support, etc.” Additional sections state “Mentors: Current MSDCI medical student members” and “Mentees: Pre-med & medical students with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses.” A benefits list includes “Free of charge,” “Network expansion,” “Leadership opportunities,” “Resume and CV building,” “Mentor volunteer hour eligibility,” and “Outstanding mentor recognition.” On the right side is a button reading “Apply today,” with text above stating “Swipe for details →.” Below, a calendar icon appears next

ALT An image with a light blue background divided into two sections labeled “Mentor application” and “Mentee application.” Under “Mentor application,” text reads “Who can apply? Current MSDCI medical student members,” followed by “Rolling applications:” and the link “https://tinyurl.com/MSDCImentorS26.” A QR code appears on the left, and a bold button states “We are always looking for mentors!!” Under “Mentee application,” text reads “Who can apply? Pre-med & medical students with disabilities/chronic illnesses.” A QR code appears on the left with text stating “Deadline for mentees to apply: Monday, February 9, 2026 @ 11:59 PM EST” and the link “https://tinyurl.com/MSDCImenteeS26.” Along the bottom is the MSDCI logo and text reading “Medical students with disability and chronic illness. Community. Advocacy. Education. Accessibility.” and “Email questions to: [email protected].”

ALT Light blue background. Centered near the top in large dark blue text with an orange outline is the heading: “Conference Registration Now Open!” Below is the MSDCI circular logo. Under the logo, dark blue text reads: “Sign up for our first-ever in-person and hybrid MSDCI Regional Conference! Open to all medical students, premedical students, and allied health professionals across the US.” Additional text lists registration deadlines: “February 20: presentation applications” and “March 10: in-person attendance.” Near the bottom, text reads: “Location: Rochester, NY. Date: March 28th, 2026.” A registration link is provided: “https://tinyurl.com/MSDCINEConference.”

ALT Light blue background with dark blue waves framing the top left and bottom right corners. Circular MSDCI logo in top right corner. Dark blue text that reads: “Now Recruiting: 2026-2027 MSDCI Executive Board. Join a dynamic team of medical students with disability and chronic illness and their allies, cultivate a national community, build advocacy and leadership skills, and more! For more information on board positions & application visit: https://tinyurl.com/MSDCI-EBoard; https://tinyurl.com/MSDCI-ADED. Applications due: February 9, 2026, 11:59pm EST.”

ALT White background with blue text: “February 2026”, “MSDCI National”, and “The Future is Inclusive.” In the top right corner, the MSDCI logo. Top middle: “MSDCI National Newsletter: February 2026 Edition.” Underneath, navy blue box with white text: “Newsletter At-a-Glance,” with bullet points: “Apply to MSDCI’s 2026-27 Executive Board by February 9!, MSDCI Regional Conference Registration (In-Person + Hybrid) Open to Attendees Nationwide Through March 10, Interview Opportunity for Medical Anthropology Dissertation, Mentorship Program Applications Open, MSDCI National Needs Assessment, New Blog Post: Endometriosis Is a Systemic Disease. The Immune System Has Been Saying It for Years., Now Recruiting! MSDCI National Committee Teams, Support Inclusivity in Medicine: MSDCI National’s Donation Page, Stock Up on Clinical Rotations and Residency Essentials: Shop via MSDCI National’s Affiliate Link!, Research Mentorship Opportunity, Attention: MSDCI Chapter Lead Contact Form,

ALT MSDCI National’s 1:1 Mentorship Program. Applications now open! WHO: Mentees: Pre-med students and medical students with disabilities/chronic illness. Mentors: Current MSDCI medical student members. WHAT: 1:1 virtual meetings, any format and length for advice, questions, etc. WHEN: February 2026 - April 2026, average of 3 sessions expected. Mentees. Deadline for Mentees to Apply: Monday, February 2, 2026 @ 11:59 PM EST. https://tinyurl.com/MSDCImenteeS26. Mentors. Deadline for Mentors to Apply: Rolling Applications (first come, first served). https://tinyurl.com/MSDCImentorS26. Perks: Volunteer hour eligible (mentors only). Completely free to participate. Resume and CV building. Social and professional network expansion. Leadership development opportunities. Strengthening the Disability in Medicine community. MSDCI National recognition for outstanding mentors. Questions? Email us at [email protected].

ALT Light blue background flyer for MSDCI Journal Club Sign Ups. Large dark blue text at the top reads "MSDCI Journal Club Sign Ups!" Below that is a dark blue rounded rectangle box containing white text that reads "Jan. 29th. 8pm EST. JOURNAL CLUB IS BACK." A second dark blue rounded rectangle box below contains white italic text reading "Perceptions of the Learning Environment Among Medical Students With Disabilities and the Impact of Program Access" followed by author names in regular text: "Moreland, Plègue, Sheets, Pereira-Lima, Jain, Stergiopoulos, Case, Addams, Meeks." Further down, dark blue underlined text reads "REGISTER & Sign Up to PRESENT:" followed by the URL "https://tinyurl.com/MSDCI26JournalClub" At the bottom is the MSDCI logo featuring a medical caduceus symbol, with text reading "MEDICAL STUDENTS WITH DISABILITY AND CHRONIC ILLNESS" and the tagline "Community. Advocacy. Education. Accessibility."

ALT Light blue background. Top middle, yellow-outlined box with white text reading “Conference Registration Now Open!” Below, circular MSDCI logo with white background and blue text/icons. Flanked by two dark blue swoop designs. Underneath, in blue text: “Sign up for our first-ever in-person and hybrid MSDCI Regional Conference! Open to all medical students, premedical students, and allied health professionals across the US. Registration deadlines: February 20: presentation applications; March 10: in-person attendance.” Bottom middle, in dark blue text inside a box with yellow outline: “Location: Rochester, NY. Date: March 28th, 2026. Link: https://tinyurl.com/MSDCINEConference"

ALT Light blue background with dark blue waves framing the top left and bottom right corners. Circular MSDCI logo in top right corner. Dark blue text that reads: “Now Recruiting: 2026-2027 MSDCI Executive Board. Join a dynamic team of medical students with disability and chronic illness and their allies, cultivate a national community, build advocacy and leadership skills, and more! For more information on board positions & application visit: https://tinyurl.com/MSDCI-EBoard; https://tinyurl.com/MSDCI-ADED. Applications due: February 9, 2026, 11:59pm EST.”