Premed Applicant Information

If you are coming to the University of Iowa CCOM to interview and would like to stay with a LGBT-friendly host, please check the appropriate box on the web application.

The University of Iowa's GLBT organization (GLBTAU) is the oldest state university recognized and continuously funded GLBT student organization in the U.S. You can check out their website here: http://www.uiowa.edu/~glbtau/

LGBT Events

  • Coming Out Table - October 11th, 2007
    We are having a table set up in the atrium of the Medical School building with pamphlets from the Human Rights Campaign detailing issues of coming out and many other pamphlets relating to sexuality and GLBT health. We will also be handing out rainbow caduceus pins, Straight But Not Narrow pins, and LGBT-health related literature.

  • Safe Zone 101 - October 30, 2007
    In collaboration with the Safe Zone Project, their will be a condensed 50 minute presentation focusing on defining terms, issues surrounding coming out, and how to best become an ally. This work-shop will be a great oportunity to learn the needed information to effectively and comfortably communicate with your LGBT patients and peers.

LGBT Resources

  • No resources are available at this time

Gay 101 - LGBT/Plus One Curriculum

  • The GLBT Patient
    01//2007
    A lecture given by Dr. Joe Freund from Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa. This lecture was given during the M2 year in the Human Sexuality portion of the curriculum.

Non-Discrimination Policy Statement

The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment, educational programs, and activities on the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preference. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities.

Contact Information

Student Contact: Katie Imborek
President -MEDIQS
School's Website: http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/
School Advisor: Jeff Emrich
LGBT Organization: MEDIQS (MED Iowa's Queer Students)
http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/osac/studentorg/MEDIQS.htm

Last Updated: 11/12/07