Getting into medical school is a moment of pride and joy for most. Unfortunately, it is very common for doctors to lose their professional licenses over avoidable issues. Having a disability can prove additional challenges and come in the way of your career and professional license.  

If you are facing a complaint or fear your professional license may be at risk, call 888.535.3686 or schedule a consultation with the Lento Law Firm Professional License Defense Team straightaway. They can answer all your questions about licensing issues and protect your livelihood.  

Black Woman with Rare Muscle Disorder Is Now a Doctor, Despite Facing Ableism and Other Challenges  

Less than 3% of physicians in the US are Black women. And even fewer are Black women with a disability. But Vovanti Jones, a Black woman from Durham, NC, did not let any of that hold her back.  

Overcoming ableism, bias, and lack of accommodation, Jones worked hard to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor. Today, at 36 years of age, she is an assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of Missouri (MU), medical director of the inpatient stroke rehab unit at Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital, and co-director of MU's Neuromuscular Clinic. 

She is also part of the diversity and inclusion committee for the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.  

Her inspiring journey was not without challenges. Jones, who has Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, a rare muscle disorder, recalls being subjected to prejudice due to her disability when a professor gave her a lower grade in medical school because they assumed Jones was not able to do a scalp injection procedure without ever asking her to do it.  

Other issues Jones has faced have included hospitals not being designed to accommodate disabilities, prejudice about her capabilities from staff members, and personal challenges.  

However, not only does she have a thriving career, but she also makes sure to treat her patients with empathy and understanding and uses her lived experience of disability to understand what her patients are going through.  

Although all doctors face challenges – doctors with disabilities have to constantly prove themselves, and often contend with unwarranted and unfair prejudice. This can lead to issues and even complaints, putting your professional license and career at risk.  

Facing Professional License Issues? The Lento Law Firm Is Here to Help You  

Making it through medical school and obtaining a professional license is not easy, and it can be even more challenging for doctors with disabilities. They often have to battle ableism, unwarranted prejudice, lack of accommodations, and more. Let the Lento Law Firm Professional License Defense Team help you deal with any issues that put your license and medical career in danger. Our attorneys have helped medical professionals nationwide and have years of experience with licensing issues. Take the first step to protect your license today – call the Lento Law Firm at 888.535.3686 today or schedule a consultation online.