Premed Applicant Information

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LGBT Events

  • MedGLo Welcome Dinner - Aug. 29th 2010
    Contact: Melinda Marshall
    MedGLo has a welcome dinner for all of the new members every fall to get to know the older students, residents and faculty. There is a lot of networking and getting to know! new people. This event is open to anyone in the school and we usually get a good mix of students, residents and faculty.

  • Caring for Transgender Patients - February 25, 2009
    Contact: Arthur Robinson Williams
    -What is the difference between the terms transgender, transsexual, tansvestite, and drag? -How do I address a trans patient? -How does hormone therapy affect patient profiles and clinical management? -How can I best connect trans and LGBT patients with community and health resources?

    Arthur Robinson Williams from the University of Pennsylvania will be addressing these issues in a documentary photography series with trans (transgender, transsexual, gender-variant) individuals and couples from Philadelphia.

    This lunch talk is designed to help health care providers understand experiences of transgender and LGBT populations and promote interest in caring for a diverse patient population.

LGBT Resources

  • BU Spectrum Office
    The Spectrum office is in its new location on the third floor of the Sargent Activities Center, home of the Student Activities Office, at 1 University Road, which is off of the BU Bridge and behind the BU Academy.

    Inside the office, we have a wealth of supplies, books, and other GLBT information. We maintain an up-to-date collection of materials by GLBT artists, as well as plenty of hang-out-and-chill space where you can just get away for a bit and be who you are (if you weren't doing that already).

Gay 101 - LGBT/Plus One Curriculum

  • Not available at this time

Non-Discrimination Policy Statement

Boston University prohibits discrimination against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, or veteran status. This policy extends to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities, including admissions, financial assistance, employment, housing, athletics, and educational programs. Boston University recognizes that nondiscrimination does not ensure that equal opportunity is a reality. The University therefore will continue to take affirmative action to promote equal opportunity for all students, applicants, and employees.

Contact Information

Student Contact: Melinda Marshall
Chair
School's Website: http://www.bumc.bu.edu/busm/
School Advisor: Doug Hughes MD
LGBT Organization: Medical Gay and Lesbian Organization (MedGLO)
Email: medglo@bu.edu

Last Updated: 08/18/10