Addressing Pervasive Homophobia in Medical Education
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LGBTQ+ healthcare, medical education, discrimination, diversity and inclusion, medical student wellbeingAbstract
This reflective viewpoint explores the experiences of a gay medical student in the Deep South and examines the persistent homophobia within medical education. The author discusses personal encounters with discrimination, the impact on LGBTQ+ medical students, and provides recommendations for creating more inclusive medical learning environments, including increasing LGBTQ+ representation, establishing allied organizations, and implementing mandatory diversity training.
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