Presenters: Alli Gomez, University of California, San Francisco Jay Zussman, University of California, San Francisco
Topic: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Anti-Racism in the Learning Environment
Rationale LGBTQIA+ patients experience health disparities directly linked to discrimination, social stigma, and denial of human rights. As the LGBTQIA+ population of the US continues to grow, it becomes increasingly important that medical students learn how to provide affirming care to begin combatting these disparities. LGBTQIA+ learners should be able to engage with medical school curriculum in a safe environment that avoids stigmatization and harmful misconceptions, but educators may find the creation of inclusive curricular materials challenging due to unfamiliarity with sex and gender terms and lack of standardization within the medical education community on how to respectfully and accurately discuss sex and gender in curricular materials. This session aims to foster health professions educators’ awareness of disparities and oppression experienced by LGBTQIA+ people both in the classroom and in health care settings, and equip educators to enhance inclusivity in their curriculum. Participants will gain evidence-based strategies, skills, and resources to generate more inclusive curricula, ultimately making learning environments safer and more welcoming to LGBTQIA+ students.
