FCM850I

041082

A clinical and online 2-week elective course designed to introduce LGBTQ+ health issues to medical students via rotations within Banner University Medical Center-Tucson, Veteran's Affairs Hospital and community clinics, as well as distributed on-line curriculum. The clinical experiences will cover primary care services specific for LGBTQ populations including primary care of children and adolescents who are questioning sexual identity or sexual orientation. Primary care for LGBT adults in the Tucson VA system, psychosocial aspects of cancer care and specific surgical considerations for LGBTQ populations. The didactics will be covered by online modules, a program of the Femway Institute: eight (8) modules on caring for LGBTQ populations throughout the life cycle and decreasing health disparities (https://www.lgbthealtheducation.org/lgbt-education/learning-modules/). In addition, the curricula by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health administration (SAMHSA) on behavioral health topics, such as communication and substance abuse for health providers caring for LGBT populations will be used (https://www.samhsa.gov/behavioral-health-equity/lgbt/curricula).

CLK - Clerkship H,HP,P,F

Medicine