Welcome to Michigan State University CHM Local LGBTPM Chapter
Mission
This organization hopes to sustain a supportive, welcoming and visible community for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered students and their allies in the College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University. Furthermore, the organization shall work to foster a constructive visibility and facilitate discussions that will increase our colleagues’ awareness of the needs of the LGBT patient community.
Premed Applicant Information
Please email our listserve with any Premed Applicant questions: chmallies@googlegroups.com. Email us to request accommodation for interviews, or any other lgbt resource questions.
LGBT Events
- LGBT Health Awareness Week - March 29-April 2, 2010
Contact: Emily Antoon
Transgender Health Access with keynote speaker André Wilson
OB/GYN Issues in Lesbian and Bisexual Communities: Dr. Shanna Snow and Dr. Katie Murphy
Aging and Caring for LGBT Elders: A Panel Discussion
How to Be an Ally Luncheon: Being an Effective Ally in a Healthcare Setting
LGBT Resources
- Lambda Legal's 2010 Healthcare Report
- HRC Healthcare Equality Index 2010
Find Michigan hospital policies... - UCSF LGBT Resources
Find UCSF's Core Competencies for Medical Students regarding LGBT health, and UCSF LGBT Curriculum Infusions. - Lansing Association for Human Rights
The Lansing Association for Human Rights strives to build strong Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender communities in the Lansing area by:
* Addressing and assisting with the needs and concerns of individuals, families, and friends
* Bringing together people of all ages, races, and backgrounds to celebrate our lives together
By communities we mean all organizations, social networks, and identities that recognize and support Lesbian, Gay Bi-Sexual, and Transgender initiatives.
Gay 101 - LGBT/Plus One Curriculum
- Presentation to Council on Diversity in Education
03/16/2009
At this meeting of the Council on Diversity in Education we presented areas in the pre-existing curriculum where LGBT health can be included, and requested that the administration add a measurable hour of LGBT-related content to the medical curriculum. Total event hours: 1
Non-Discrimination Policy Statement
Michigan State University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, nondiscrimination and, in the context of employment, affirmative action. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, political persuasion, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, height, weight, veteran status, age or familial status. The University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. In carrying out this commitment, the University is guided by the applicable federal and state laws and regulations and policies adopted by the Board of Trustees.
The University has a comprehensive employment Affirmative Action Plan that includes placement goals for academic and support staff employment and an affirmative action policy for the employment of veterans and persons with disabilities. The Office for Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives oversees the Plan by reviewing individual academic and support staff hiring recommendations, establishing relations with federal and state civil rights agencies, and advising the President and other University administrators.
The All-University Anti-Discrimination Policy applies to all University community members and to education and employment programs and activities without regard to age, color, gender, disability, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or weight. The Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board is an established internal judicial system for addressing complaints of discrimination or harassment.
For additional information, contact the Office for Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives, 444 Administration Building, 353-3924, inclusion@msu.edu, or at www.inclusion.msu.edu.
Contact Information
Last Updated: 07/21/10
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