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Priyanka V Chugh1, Luise I Pernar1, Donald T Hess1
1Boston University Chobanian & Avedesian School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Boston, Massachusetts; Boston Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Boston, Massachusetts.
Objective:
To provide a more welcoming environment for LGBTQ residents.
Design:
This paper is based upon the authors experience creating a training program welcoming to LGBTQ residents.
Setting:
University General Surgery Training Program.
Participants:
Surgical Residents and Surgical Faculty.
Results:
Over a 9 year period, our residency has made intentional efforts to welcome LGBTQ applicants and support LGBTQ residents. We now have a residency in which over 25% of our residents identify as LGBTQ.
Conclusions:
We see opportunities for other residencies to signal to applicants and trainees that they are welcome and celebrated for who they are.
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