• Ep 61: Dr. Carl Tyler on Improving Healthcare for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

  • Sep 9 2024
  • Length: 30 mins
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Ep 61: Dr. Carl Tyler on Improving Healthcare for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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  • Dr. Carl Tyler is a leading figure in the field of healthcare for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). He is the current president of the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD), an organization dedicated to improving healthcare for people with IDD through education, advocacy, and policy efforts. Dr. Tyler is also a professor of family medicine at the Cleveland Clinic, where he plays a key role in training healthcare providers, including residents, on how to care for individuals with IDD.

    His career began during the deinstitutionalization movement in Ohio, and over time, he became a strong advocate for improving healthcare systems and training physicians to meet the specific needs of this population. Dr. Tyler's work includes research, scholarship, and contributions to medical literature, and he has helped integrate specialized care for individuals with IDD into mainstream medical training programs.

    In addition to his clinical and educational work, Dr. Tyler has authored several key resources, including the book Intellectual Disability at Your Fingertips, which provides practical guidance for healthcare providers working with this population.
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