STUDENT COMMITTEE

WHAT IS THE AADMD? Established in 2002 Composed of physicians and dentists who are dedicated to medical and dental care for the population of adults with neurodevelopmental disorders and intellectual disabilities (ND/ID) Goals: Advocate for improved IDD healthcare policy, Create and help implement standards of care, and educate and train healthcare practitioners and their support team.

AADMD MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the AADMD is to improve the overall health of individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders and intellectual disabilities (ND/ID)* through patient care, teaching, research and advocacy. *This includes people with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome and over 2000 other childhood onset syndromes.

WHAT’S THE HEALTH STATUS OF ADULTS WITH ND/ID? Demographics 70% of IDD patients are on Medicaid 30% exist below the poverty line Once they reach the ages of 18 – 21, their Medicaid benefits often end Individuals with IDD are at a 20 – 30 times higher risk of life threatening heart defects 80% have chronic re flux and heartburn pain 47% have untreated tooth decay 1 in 8, at any given time, are in active dental pain 1 of every 2 individuals with IDD have hearing issues Over half of these individuals simply have too much wax in their ears Over 50% of individuals with IDD wear the wrong shoe size 1 ½ sizes too big or too small 20% have low bone density Over 20% fail vision exams

AADMD ACTIVITIES Working to create practice standards of care for the adult IDD population Establishing practice care guidelines in the Emergency Rooms – the special skills and techniques needed to treat IDD patients in emergency situations Working with organizations nationally and internationally to focus on practice care for dementia patients

AADMD ACTIVITIES (CONT) Educating future doctors and dentists on how to treat IDD patients Creating curriculum for medical and dental schools across the country 80% of physicians graduating from medical school have never treated an individual with IDD 50% of dentists have never treated an IDD patient Yet – when surveyed, 75 – 80% of graduating physicians and dentists want to treat IDD patients

NATIONAL AADMD STUDENT COMMITTEE Medical/dental, student/resident committee Interested in serving individuals with ID/DD Subcommittee: AADMD Membership Monthly meetings via teleconference

GOALS OF STUDENT COMMITTEE Create community of students/residents interested in serving adults with ID/DD Provide opportunities for education, leadership, and growth within the field Match up members with AADMD physicians/dentists for guidance Create community projects and advocate for individuals with ID/DD Assist schools in creating their AADMD chapter

“Day For Special Smiles” Interdisciplinary project implemented at the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health Free preventive dental and medical care provided to all ND/ID patients Watch this webinar to learn how to start this project at your school Questions? – Sarah Rose Usher “Disabilities Awareness Week” 1 week event dedicated to promoting the understanding of healthcare issues faced by patients with ND/ID Focus is also placed on disables healthcare providers Watch this webinar to learn how to implement this at your school Questions? – Michelle Cornacchia These and more helpful information found on website RECENT STUDENT WEBINARS

PARTICIPATION AT THE CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE (CGI) Presented at networked at CGI – University Commitment: by 2015 have an AADMD Student/Resident Chapter in ¼ of the dental and medical schools in the US (~50 schools)

Over 10 student posters were displayed and presented 1 st Place: Sarah Rose Usher, ASDOH 2 nd Place: Diane Lee, Harvard 3 rd Place: Taylor Metcalf, ASDOH Oral Presentations Abrahim Caroci, Sarah Rose Usher, Angela Lee, DMD Candidates, Dub Freeman, DO Candidate Abraham Itty, DMD Candidate Nancy Vertel, Pediatric Dental Resident Michelle Cornacchia, MD Candidate Attendance at lectures and social events STUDENT PARTICIPATION AT NATIONAL AADMD CONFERENCE

CURRENT CHAPTERS Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health AND School of Osteopathic Medicine Harvard School of Dental Medicine University of Louisville School of Dentistry University of British Columbia College of Oral Health Sciences University of Technology in Jamaica University of Rochester University of Pittsburgh University of Pacific New Chapters In The Works!

Please find application documents at: Documents: Student Chapter Memorandum of Understanding AADMD Student Chapter Application Form AADMD Student Chapter General Membership Roster Fill out documents, send them and any questions to Dr. Fischer at Sarah Rose Usher at START YOUR CHAPTER TODAY!

GET INVOLVED Student/Resident Membership: FREE! Student/Resident Mentor Program Special Olympics Healthy Athletes Screening Participation End-the-R-Word Champaign Attend National AADMD Conference Visit our Student/Resident Webpage for the most updated information At least 5 new chapters in progress TODAY!

PLEASE JOIN!!! Contact information Sarah Rose Usher, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health Student Michelle Cornacchia, RWJMS MSIV, Priya Chandan, VCU IM PGYI, Abrahim Caroci, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health Student,