Table 1. CERA Survey Questions About ADHD for Program Directors.

For learners with ADHD, when does recognition of the need for accommodation usually occur?

a. During the interview process

b. During orientation

c. After a critical event

d. After milestones evaluation

e. Other

f. I am not aware of any learners who have needed accommodations.

If the need for accommodations for medical learners with ADHD is identified, when does implementation of accommodations usually occur?

a. Immediately

b. Within 1 week

c. Within 1 month

d. Within 3 months

e. Longer than 3 months

f. I am not aware of any learners who have needed accommodations.

When was the last time you reviewed the technical standards (mental and physical skills needed to carry out the duties as a physician) of your program?

a. Never

b. Within the past year

c. 1–5 years ago

d. More than 5 years ago

e. I don’t know what technical standards are.

What accommodations have you provided for learners with ADHD? (Please select all that apply.)

a. Environmental accommodations (eg, quieter workspace)

b. Interpersonal accommodations (eg, mentoring, job coaching, precepting changes)

c. Assistive accommodations (eg, timers, apps, calendars)

d. Accommodations were not granted.

e. Accommodations are informal and constructed on the fly.

f. I have not had a learner request ADHD accommodations.

If a candidate disclosed a diagnosis of ADHD during the interview process, how much would it impact your ranking of that candidate?

a. I would rank them lower.

b. I would rank them higher.

c. I would rank them without regard to their diagnosis.

d. I would not rank them because of their ADHD diagnosis.

Abbreviation: ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder