LGBT Local Projects in a Box - Do it yourself!

We know how hard it is for a local chapter to start organizing its own events, especially if it is a new chapter or if leaders don't have an army of helpers. To help out, LGBTHAC has assembled a variety of projects that are packaged and ready to go! These events are modeled after successful events from experienced local chapters and range from super easy to a bit more involved! Most "Projects-in-a-Box" are packaged with instructions on how to run the event, a power point presentation to help facilitate discussion, video clip suggestions and handouts to complement the event. All these projects need is a local leader or active member to download the project to bring it to your medical school. Although inviting a faculty physician to lead the event will often make the experience more educational, most of these projects are equally effective, if not preferably, run by medical students.  Feel free to contact lgbt@amsa.org if you have questions about how to run any of the projects!

Find the "Project-in-a-Box" that fits your needs and that covers a topic that will interest your peers and run with it!

DISCLAIMER: Although you are encouraged to download, use, or modify all material on this website, these presentations are the intellectual property of AMSA National and we ask that appropriate credit be given where it is due.

PRESENTATIONS

ER Dilemma - A Lesbian Couple's Story
Lunchtime Film Discussion that explores the unique and painful challenges same-sex couples must face in a medical setting. This HBO original film vignette stars Venessa Redgrave as an elderly lesbian couple living in the 1960's and face painful challenges when they cannot be honest about their relationship when one is admitted to the ER.

Recommended Speaker: Student Leadership or Physician

1. Video Clip Vignette: If These Walls Could Talk II
2. Power Point Presentation (44 KB)
3. Film Review Online

Trevor - A Coming Out Story
Lunchtime Film Discussion that powerfully illustrates the internal and social struggles many LGBT Youth face when trying to understand their sexual orientation. This film applies melodramatic humor to a serious topic which helps create a friendly atmosphere to discuss the topic of LGBT youth.

Recommended Speaker: Student Leadership or Physician

1. Video Clip Vignette: Trevor's Story
2. Power Point Presentation (2965 KB)
3. Trevor Project Website
4. Film Review Online

Family Matters - Building an LGBT Family
Lunchtime Film Discussion that humorously illustrates a few of the unique challenges same-sex couples face when they pursue making a family. The film vignette stars Ellen DeGeneres and Sharon Stone as a lesbian couple trying to get pregnant and creates a friendly atmosphere to discuss a heated topic.

Recommended Speaker: Student Leadership or Physician

1. Video Clip Vignette: If These Walls Could Talk II
2. PowerPoint Presentation (69 KB)
3. Film Review Online
4. Gay Parent Magazine

Gay 101 FABULOUS - What every Physician needs to know
Lunchtime Lecture that is COMPREHENSIVE in covering what every physician needs to know about LGBT Health Concerns. This FABULOUS version of Gay 101 is the compilation of multiple modular lecture/workshop exercises. You can download this Project-in-a-Box in its entirety and tailor the presentation to meet your audiences need and your presentations goals, or you can give the entire presentation (which may take 2 hours).

Recommended Speaker: Physician or Student Leadership

1. PowerPoint Presentation (8.9 MB)
2. LGBT Health Concerns Handout

Gay 101 - Modular Component Break-Down

LGBT Youth - The Essentials
Power Point Presentation that that covers the ESSENTIALS every physician needs to know about interacting and caring for LGBT Youth as patients. Based on a guide produced by PFLAG.

LGBT Health Concerns - The Essentials
PowerPoint Presentation that that covers the ESSENTIALS every physician needs to know about LGBT Health Concerns. Only covers the medical aspects of LGBT patients with an emphasis issues that disproportionately affect the LGBT community.

Alphabet Soup - LGBT Vocab Fun (4.3 MB)
Power Point Presentation that uses FUN interactive games to introduce the origins of "LGBT" and other symbols of the LGBT Community and its unique subculture. This presentation targets LGBT "naïve" students or physicians to help them understand some of the issues that face their LGBT patients.

INTERACTIVE EXERCISES

Human Sexuality Survey - Classroom Exercise
Extremely FUN and effective exercise that both entertains the class as well as educates. This exercise materializes vague statistical numbers into a visual reality that makes a powerful impact, especially on students for whom LGBT issues are not even on their radar.

Recommended Speaker: Any Student Leader!

1. Human Sexuality Survey (PowerPoint)
2. Human Sexuality Survey, World AIDS Week (PowerPoint)
3. Online Website

Queer History Month (October) - Classroom Quizzes
Fun-Filled Trivia Questions and other activities which celebrate Queer History Month (October) while educating your peers.

Recommended Speaker: Any Student Leader!

1. Power Point Presentation (48 KB)
2. LGBT Health Concerns Handout

Heterosexist Challenge - Classroom Exercise
Lunchtime Lecture that that covers the ESSENTIALS that every physician needs to know about LGBT Health Concerns.

Recommended Speaker: Any Student Leader!

1. Heterosexist Challenge Flyer
2. Understanding Heterosexism Flyer

The Diversity Shuffle

OTHER ACTIVITIES

It is our personal belief that if members do not feel included within a supportive community, they have no vested interest in becoming a visible LGBT advocate or helping the organization run events, and rightfully so. We highly encourage you to make these social, supportive, and FUN events an integral part of your events calendar!

Monthly Coffee Shop Meetings - Have an informal chat the first Wed of each month

LGBTPM Potlucks - Simple and cost effective! Just an Email away!

LGBT Faculty/Resident Sponsored Dinner - Ask your LGBT Faculty or Residents if they would be willing to host a LGBTPM dinner at their home or on campus. Usually they are delighted to host and more than often are willing to have the $ to do so!

Throw a PARTY! A Winter Party or a Summer BBQ are always FUN!

• Fall NCOD Reception or Dinner Party
• Spring Graduation Party for MS4's

LGBTPM Night Out! Follow up any event with a group outing!

• Bowling (oldie but a goodie)
• Dancing in the Gayberhood
• Dinner and a Movie (during Gay and Lesbian Film Festival)

Walking in Your City's PrideFestival Parade (Summer)

Community Outreach - Get OUT into the Community!

• Walk in your city's PrideFestival Parade (summer)
• Administer Flushots
• Sponsor Community Events like "Gay Bingo"
• Have a booth in your city's PrideFest or CityFest

Don't Forget!
AMSA offers Local Project Grants to help fund your local projects!