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Teaching LGBTQ+ Health

Michael Gisondi

This curriculum is designed for faculty members and health professions educators. The course goals are to improve your knowledge, teaching skills, and attitudes pertaining to the provision of health care to LGBTQ+ patients.e.g. This is primarily aimed at first- and second-year undergraduates interested in engineering or science, along with high school students and professionals with an interest in programming.

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Syllabus

Fundamentals of Teaching LGBTQ+ Health
Welcome and orientation to the Stanford Medicine Teaching LGBTQ+ Health Online course.
Teaching LGBTQ+ Health Cases
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Conclusion, Resources, & CME Credit Instructions

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Designed to enhance the knowledge, teaching capabilities, and perspectives of faculty and healthcare professionals in providing care to LGBTQ+ patients

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Teaching LGBTQ+ Health with these activities:
Review LGBTQ+ Health Medical Conditions
Review any medical conditions you know of that are related to LGBTQ+ health to refresh your knowledge.
Browse courses on LGBTQ+ Health
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  • Read through any notes or articles you have on LGBTQ+ health medical conditions.
  • If you have any gaps in your knowledge, do some research to fill them in.
Practice LGBTQ+ Health Case Studies
Practice applying your knowledge of LGBTQ+ health to real-world situations.
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  • Find some case studies on LGBTQ+ health.
  • Read through the case studies and identify the key issues.
  • Develop a plan for how you would approach each case.
Create a Presentation on LGBTQ+ Health
Create a presentation on LGBTQ+ health to share with your colleagues.
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  • Choose a topic for your presentation.
  • Research your topic and develop a plan for your presentation.
  • Create your presentation slides.
  • Practice your presentation.
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Career center

Learners who complete Teaching LGBTQ+ Health will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Consultant
Consultants work with organizations to improve their LGBTQ+ health policies and practices. A course in Teaching LGBTQ+ Health would help build a foundation for understanding the unique health needs of LGBTQ+ communities and how to develop and implement effective policies and programs. This knowledge and understanding can help Consultants to make a real difference in the lives of LGBTQ+ people.
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistants work closely with LGBTQ+ patients to ensure they receive the best possible care. A course in Teaching LGBTQ+ Health would help build a foundation for understanding the unique health needs of LGBTQ+ patients and how to provide them with culturally competent care. Such knowledge and understanding can help Physician Assistants to provide better care and achieve better outcomes for their patients.
Health Educator
Health Educators work to promote health and prevent disease among LGBTQ+ populations. A course in Teaching LGBTQ+ Health would help build a foundation for understanding the unique health needs of LGBTQ+ communities and how to develop and implement effective health education programs. This knowledge and understanding can help Health Educators to better serve LGBTQ+ communities and improve their health outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurses provide direct patient care and work closely with LGBTQ+ patients to ensure they receive the best possible care. A course in Teaching LGBTQ+ Health would help build a foundation for understanding the unique health needs of LGBTQ+ patients and how to provide them with culturally competent care. Such knowledge and understanding can help RNs to provide better care and achieve better outcomes for their patients.
Policy Analyst
Policy Analysts work to develop and analyze policies that affect LGBTQ+ health. A course in Teaching LGBTQ+ Health would help build a foundation for understanding the unique health needs of LGBTQ+ communities and how to develop and analyze policies that will improve their health outcomes. This knowledge and understanding can help Policy Analysts to make better policy decisions that will improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people.
Researcher
Researchers work to investigate the health needs of LGBTQ+ populations and develop new ways to improve their health. A course in Teaching LGBTQ+ Health would help build a foundation for understanding the unique health needs of LGBTQ+ communities and how to conduct research that will improve their health outcomes. This knowledge and understanding can help Researchers to make significant contributions to the field of LGBTQ+ health.
Community Organizer
Community Organizers work to bring people together to address LGBTQ+ health issues and improve their health outcomes. A course in Teaching LGBTQ+ Health would help build a foundation for understanding the unique health needs of LGBTQ+ communities and how to organize and mobilize people to create change. This knowledge and understanding can help Community Organizers to make a real difference in the lives of LGBTQ+ people.
Educator
Educators work to teach LGBTQ+ health to students and healthcare professionals. A course in Teaching LGBTQ+ Health would help build a foundation for understanding the unique health needs of LGBTQ+ patients and how to teach about them effectively. This knowledge and understanding can help Educators to prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals to provide competent and compassionate care to LGBTQ+ patients.
Journalist
Journalists report on LGBTQ+ health issues and help raise awareness of the unique health needs of LGBTQ+ communities. A course in Teaching LGBTQ+ Health would help build a foundation for understanding the unique health needs of LGBTQ+ communities and how to report on them accurately and sensitively. This knowledge and understanding can help Journalists to make a real difference in the lives of LGBTQ+ people.
Activist
Activists work to promote the rights of LGBTQ+ people and improve their health outcomes. A course in Teaching LGBTQ+ Health would help build a foundation for understanding the unique health needs of LGBTQ+ communities and how to advocate for their rights. This knowledge and understanding can help Activists to make a real difference in the lives of LGBTQ+ people.
Public Health Administrator
Public Health Administrators work to improve the health of LGBTQ+ populations. A course in Teaching LGBTQ+ Health would help build a foundation for understanding the unique health needs of LGBTQ+ communities and how to develop and implement effective public health policies and programs. This knowledge and understanding can help Public Health Administrators to better serve LGBTQ+ communities and improve their health outcomes.
Artist
Artists use their work to raise awareness of LGBTQ+ health issues and challenge stereotypes. A course in Teaching LGBTQ+ Health would help build a foundation for understanding the unique health needs of LGBTQ+ communities and how to use art to create social change. This knowledge and understanding can help Artists to make a real difference in the lives of LGBTQ+ people.
Clinical Social Worker
Clinical Social Workers work with LGBTQ+ patients to address the social and emotional challenges they face. A course in Teaching LGBTQ+ Health would help build a foundation for understanding the unique needs of LGBTQ+ patients and how to provide them with culturally competent care. This knowledge and understanding can help Clinical Social Workers to better support and advocate for their patients.
Advocate
Advocates work to promote the rights of LGBTQ+ people and improve their health outcomes. A course in Teaching LGBTQ+ Health would help build a foundation for understanding the unique health needs of LGBTQ+ communities and how to advocate for their rights. This knowledge and understanding can help Advocates to make a real difference in the lives of LGBTQ+ people.
Surgeon
Surgeons perform operations to treat diseases and injuries. They work closely with LGBTQ+ patients to ensure they receive the best possible care. A course in Teaching LGBTQ+ Health would help build a foundation for understanding the unique health needs of LGBTQ+ patients and how to provide them with culturally competent care. Such knowledge and understanding can help Surgeons to provide better care and achieve better outcomes for their patients.

Reading list

We've selected seven books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Teaching LGBTQ+ Health.
This report from the Institute of Medicine provides a comprehensive overview of the health of LGBTQ+ people, including the unique health needs of LGBTQ+ people, the challenges they face in accessing healthcare, and the role of research in improving LGBTQ+ health.
Provides a comprehensive overview of transgender health and identity.
Provides families and professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to support transgender children.
Provides intersex people with the knowledge and skills they need to advocate for themselves and their rights.

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