Medical school curricula are often lacking when it comes to women’s and LGBT health in general. The only woman-specific information is generally contained in the reproductive health sequences, and these are often too short and don’t contain enough information about contraception or family planning. LGBT Health is often either totally overlooked or not covered in adequate detail. See our resources for improving the Women’s health and LGBT health curriculum at your medical school below.
Women’s Health in the Medical School Curriculum
- Association of Professors of Obstetrics and Gynecology provides educational resources for medical students.
- Reproductive Health Model Curriculum, created by theAssociation of Reproductive Health Professionals, provides modular curricular components for teaching reproductive health.
LGBT Health in the Medical School Curriculum
- Bringing LGBTI Education to Your School
- Strategies to help bring about small or large changes at your medical school
- Plus One Initiative Guide
- Sample LGBT Health Curriculum Needs Assessment
Additional Resources
- Healthcare Equality IndexHow is your school doing? Encourage your school to get involved or work with them to improve their ranking!
- The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender (LGBT) Medical Education Research Group at Stanford University School of Medicine
Creating Your Own Preclinical Elective
Steps to go through to make sure that your course is a success! By Jason Lambrese, 2009 AMSA/GLMA LGBT Health Achievement Award Recipient
