Exploring curricular content of LGBTQ+ health topics in medical training.

Read more about the work conducted by the Medical Student Pride Alliance:

• Graduate Medical Education Curriculum Regarding the Health and Healthcare of Older Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Adults

• Bunting et al. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Health Education in Primary Care Graduate Medical Education Programs: A National Survey of Program Directors

Examining the barriers, needs, and experiences of LGBTQ+ trainees from undergraduate through post-graduate training.

Current studies:

• Trainee Experiences survey with the Medical Student Pride Alliance (MSPA)

• Financial aid barriers faced by LGBTQ+ trainees with MSPA

Read more:

• Evaluating the usefulness of a student-led webinar as a platform for improving LGBTQ+ pre-medical student preparedness for applying to medical school

• Characteristics, barriers, and career intentions of a national cohort of LGBTQ+ MD-PhD and DO-PhD trainees

• Rojo et al. The importance of near-peer mentorship for LGBTQ+ medical students

There are significant disparities in LGBTQ+ health. LGBTQ+ patients and clients face stigma and discrimination when seeking healthcare. Health professionals need to be aware of the disparities and experiences of the LGBTQ+ community when interfacing with healthcare.

Read more:

• Ramos & Marr. Traumatic stress and resilience among transgender and gender diverse youth.

• Out in Therapy: Considerations Around Therapist Self-Disclosure and LGBTQIA+ Identity

• Being Out and Proud: Therapist Self-Disclosure of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity