Premed Applicant Information

Feel Free to Contact Us With Any Questions: orit.gal@med.lecom.edu

LGBT Events

  • LGBT Health Awareness Week - March 8-14, 2009
    Contact: Ryan Finn
    The 7th Annual LGBT Health Awareness Week is an event designed to educate healthcare professionals as to LGBT-related health issues. The LECOM GSDA will be holding an interactive workshop to discuss LGBT-related health issues and ways that future physicians can address them. The workshop will be held immediately following the GSDA meeting at the LECOM Student Center on Peach Street: Tuesday, March 10th at 5:15pm. Refreshments will be provided. See you there!!

LGBT Resources

  • The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
    Founded in 1981, the GLMA strives to ensure healthcare equality for LGBT individuals. Their website boasts a Provider Directory that enables patients to locate LGBT-friendly healthcare providers.

  • The Trevor Project
    The Trevor Project operates the only nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth. If you or a friend are feeling lost or alone call The Trevor Helpline. There is hope, there is help... 1-866-4-U-TREVOR (488-7386)

Gay 101 - LGBT/Plus One Curriculum

  • Monthly GSDA Meeting
    04/07/2009
    Our monthly meetings highlight specific LGBT-related health issues, placing special emphasis on methods by which future physicians can intervene to promote better health practices. Our meetings are intended to supplement the LECOM curriculum. The next GSDA meeting will be held at the LECOM Student Center on Peach Street: Tuesday, April 7th at 5:15 pm. We will be highlighting the American Psychiatric Association's decision to stop classifying homosexuality as a disease, focusing on the impact this has had on the LGBT community. We will also be viewing an NPR documentary entitled "This American Life." The entire LECOM community is invited.

    Total event hours: 1

Contact Information

Student Contact: Orit Gal
President
School's Website: http://www.lecom.edu/
School Advisor: Richard A. Ortoski, DO
LGBT Organization: Gay-Straight Diversity Alliance (GSDA)

Last Updated: 04/07/09