A Call to Action for Improving LGBTQIA2S+ Inclusive Policies and Practices in Educating Science and Medical Professionals

Overview

Journal Med Sci Educ

Publisher Springer

Specialty Medical Education

Date 2023 Jul 28

PMID 37501802

Authors

Anastasia K Filimonov

Alexandra R Gates

Annmarie N Allos

Heather J Billings

Anya Goldina

Jonathan J Wisco

Affiliations

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Abstract

Based on 's novel sex and gender guidelines, we share a call to action to enact policy changes in medical and scientific education. We conducted a literature search of current policies and practices affecting sex and gender minorities. Our work indicated a scarcity of guidelines and curricula dedicated to standardizing LGBTQIA2S+ topics. Educational policies must be enacted to ensure that sex and gender guidelines are implemented across all institutions as it impacts the future of healthcare and science. It is essential that sex and gender considerations be mandated topics in both medical and scientific education.

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