LGBT health Monthly Focus

MARCH

NATIONAL CONVENTION! COME ON OUT MARCH 7-11, 2007!
It is time of year again! AMSA's annual National Convention is this month and every year attracts 20-50 LGBTPM'ers from across the nation. From LGBTPM original academic programming and workshops to the always fabulous GLMA Reception, Residency Panel Dinner, and Girlz/Boyz nights OUT, you are guaranteed to find relief from studying or clinics!

Visit LGBTPM's National Convention Website to see the full schedule of academic programming and social events planned this year! Don't miss the traditional LGBTPM Welcome Mixer in the Presidential Suite Thursday night of convention weekend! Crowning LGBTPM's events at Convention is the presentation of the AMSA/GLMA Health Achievement Award on Sunday.

APRIL

NATIONAL CONVENTION WRAP UP!
It is always sad to say goodbye to the many old friends reunited and new friends made at AMSA's annual National Convention! Don't let convention time be your last act of advocacy or reaching out to other LGBTPM'ers! Keep in touch by joining the LGBT Listserve, volunteering to be a National or Regional Leader, or bring LGBT ideas to your own campus! For a summary of LGBT events at this year's National Convention, visit our LGBTPM's National Convention Website.

MAY

CONGRATS TO OUR GRADS!
Congratulations to our MS4's who have just matched!! Now that you are graduating from medical school and moving on to your future Residency Program, take a moment to visit LGBTPM's Alumni Website and register in our Alumni Directory! LGBTPM has been blessed with a tradition of strong leadership and community support. Don't let graduation mark the end of your activity in LGBTPM! Good luck with your future endeavors and visit GLMA soon!

JUNE

PRIDE FESTIVALS and GAY FILM FESTIVALS!
The summer months have become the time for LGBT communities across the nation to honor and celebrate the Stone Wall riots of 1969 in New York City, the catalyst of the Gay Civil Rights Movement. Show your support of your LGBT friends, peers, and patients by attending a PRIDE Parade, PRIDE Festival, or Gay and Lesbian Film Festival this summer! Browse the calendar of Pride Festival Dates or read more about the History of Gay Pride Festivals!

JULY

PRIDE FESTIVALS and GAY FILM FESTIVALS!
The summer months have become the time for LGBT communities across the nation to honor and celebrate the Stone Wall riots of 1969 in New York City, the catalyst of the Gay Civil Rights Movement. Show your support of your LGBT friends, peers, and patients by attending a PRIDE Festival or your city's Gay and Lesbian Film Festival this summer! Browse the calendar of Pride Festival Dates or read more about the History of Gay Pride Festivals!

AUGUST

WELCOME BACK! Local Project Ideas!
Welcome back to another exciting LGBT year! We have several ongoing projects, like the National Inclusion Campaign and the National Chapters Directory. Ongoing projects include Projects-in-a-Box, Residency Housing Directory and the National Pin Campaign. Explore our website for more information on these projects and much, much more! There are many ways to get involved! LGBTPM is made possible by individuals like you!

SEPTEMBER

AMSA's REGIONAL CONFERENCES!
Mark your calendars! AMSA's Regional Conferences are coming up and they are HOT this year! Your LGBT Regional Leaders are working hard to plan one LGBT evening event at each of the Regional Conferences. Stay tuned for updates and check out your region's Conference Website by clicking on your region below!

Plus! Doing the Residency Program interview circuit this fall and need an LGBT friendly place to stay? Visit LGBTPM's Residency Resource Website for the Residency Housing Directory of LGBTPM'ers who will host your stay in their city!

OCTOBER

National Coming Out Day and Gay History Month!
Celebrate National Coming Out Day this month, as AMSA's Regional Conferences continue to ROCK ON! Don't miss out on outstanding programming, inspiring speakers, and good times at your Region's Conference! Click on your region below to check out programming and look out for LGBT events!

NOVEMBER

AMSA LGBT HEALTH AWARD!
Each year AMSA and GLMA recognize a medical student or group for exemplary achievement in advocating the inclusion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) health issues within their medical school. Visit the AMSA/GLMA Award Website for more info. The application process is simple and we encourage all students to apply online today! Application Deadline: December 31st

Plus! Doing the Residency Program interview circuit this fall and need an LGBT friendly place to stay? Visit LGBTPM's Residency Resource Website for the Residency Housing Directory of LGBTPM'ers who will host your stay in their city!

DECEMBER

AMSA LGBT HEALTH AWARD! LAST CALL!
It's not too late to apply for the AMSA/GLMA Health Achievement Award! The award will be presented to the award winners at AMSA's National Convention in March, as well as at GLMA's conference. The award winner's accomplishments will also be published in AMSA's magazine The New Physician and the quarterly GLMA Report. The application is simple and we encourage all students to visit the AMSA/GLMA Award Website and apply online today!! Application Deadline: December 31st

Plus! Doing the Residency interview circuit and need a place to stay? Visit LGBTPM's Residency Resource Website for the Housing Directory of LGBTPM'ers who will host your stay in their city!

JANUARY

ONLINE SURVEYS! Fill 'em OUT!
As March's National Convention nears, LGBTPM conducts several online surveys to assess the LGBT friendliness of medical schools and residency programs across the nation. Take a few moments to fill out a survey below and help us provide our community with valuable and comprehensive information. Only YOU can help us make a difference! Thank you - it won't work without you!

Residency Survey

FEBRUARY

NATIONAL CONVENTION! SAVE THE DATE!
AMSA's annual National Convention is NEXT MONTH! Each spring, up to 50 LGBTPM'ers from across the nation join fellow AMSA members at the National Convention to be inspired by speakers, learn from workshops, and have a blast meeting fellow LGBT medical students at nighttime social events. By forging new friendships and creating an LGBT community within AMSA, LGBTPM'ers leave convention with a new sense of empowerment and advocacy. Save the date and visit our National Inclusion Campaign or Legislative Center today!