Welcome to Univ of Pittsburgh SOM Local LGBTPM Chapter Mission Our mission is: 1. To foster a safe & supportive environment for current LGBT PittMed students, while encouraging and sustaining LGBT prospective medical students. 2. To advocate for patients by educating our medical peers, breaking down stereotypes, and speaking out against discrimination of LGBT and other at-risk minorities. 3. To push for inclusion of important LGBT health issues in our medical school training. Premed Applicant Information Right now, there is not a formal housing program especially for LGBT students, but if you contact Scott at itano.scott@medstudent.pitt.edu, you can definitely be matched with a LGBT or LGBT-ally medical student for your interview stay. This program is completely confidential, and will not "out" you to the admissions committee, if this is a concern for you. LGBT Events LGBT Resources No resources are available at this time Gay 101 - LGBT/Plus One Curriculum LGBT Health Disparities 01//2007 We address LGBT health disparities through a lunch-lecture series during the month of October, in conjunction with Gay History month. Sexual Minorities Workshop Series 01//2007 This is a month-long series featuring a weekly workshop highlighting an issue related to LGBT health care. 1)Homosexuality: Sin, Crime, Mental Illness, or Lifestyle? 2) Is HIV/AIDS still an LGBT issue? 3) National Coming Out Day 4) LGBT Patient Rights 5) Movie viewing and discussion: Southern Comfort Total event hours: 7 Transgender Health Care 101 01/15/2009 Introduction to transgender health care. Total event hours: 1 Queer People of Color 01/22/2009 Discussion workshop on Queer People of color Total event hours: 1 Plus One Day of Action 02/13/2009 Day of Action for LGBT health. Total event hours: 1 Non-Discrimination Policy Statement The University of Pittsburgh, as an educational institution and as an employer, values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and racial/ethnic and cultural diversity. Accordingly, the University prohibits and will not engage in discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era. Further, the University will continue to take affirmative steps to support and advance these values consistent with the University's mission. Contact Information Student Contact: Scott Itano LGBT-PAM Coordinator School's Website: http://www.omed.pitt.edu/ School Advisor: Chenits Pettigrew LGBT Organization: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender People & Allies in Medicine http://zone.medschool.pitt.edu/sites/lgbt/default.aspx Last Updated: 01/06/09