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Disability Resources & Services Registration | Temple University

Connect with Temple University's Disability Resources & Services (DRS) for accommodations, support, and guidance. Learn how to register and access services. Contact Dr. Melanie Cosby for consultations and assistance. Prepare for USMLE Board Exams with necessary accommodations.

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Disability Resources & Services Registration | Temple University

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  1. Melanie Cosby, PhD, DRS Liaison Office of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Disability resources & Services

  2. Connecting with DRS • REGISTRATION • Visit disabilityresources@temple.edu; go to MyDRS to register for services and submit documentation. • A DRS staff member (Main Campus) will contact you to schedule an appointment.

  3. Next Steps • IMPLEMENTATION • Meet with DRS Coordinator on Main Campus 100 Ritter Annex 1301 Cecil B. Moore Ave • Letter of Accommodation (LOA) will be provided to you. • Your DRS Coordinator will also send me a copy of your LOA. • I will forward LOA to Block Directors and other relevant parties in order to assure prompt set-up and implementation. • A DRS staff member (Main Campus) will contact you to schedule an appointment.

  4. DRS Liaison • CONSULTATION • Contact Dr. Melanie Cosby, Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion to schedule a meeting to discuss accommodation needs. • Office location MERB 324 • Direct office number: (215) 707-8856 • Email: mcosby@temple.edu

  5. Miscellaneous • TIPS • If accommodations are beyond extended testing time, it has been helpful to discuss specific accommodation needs with each Block Director prior to the beginning of each Block. • It’s also encouraged that you inform your Doctoring College Advisor. • Be your own advocate; if you have concerns about how to best navigate our system or whom to speak with, please don’t hesitate to contact me. • A DRS staff member (Main Campus) will contact you to schedule an appointment.

  6. USMLE Board Exams • TIMELINE • Application preparation 3-6 months • NBME Response time 2-3 months • Appeals Process up to 3 months • It is advisable that you begin this process no less than 6 months prior to exam date; perhaps even better to begin the process (collecting documentation, preparing personal statement) in July after completion of year one. • A DRS staff member (Main Campus) will contact you to schedule an appointment.

  7. USMLE Board Exams • MUST PROVE • You are a student with a disability • Your disability acts as an barrier to the exam • Accommodations will level the playing field making the exam accessible • If newly diagnosed, must be able to explain “why now” particularly given you did not have/need accommodations to gain entry into medical school. • A DRS staff member (Main Campus) will contact you to schedule an appointment.

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