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Transgender and gender diverse curriculum in medical imaging programs: a case study
Sidsel Pedersen1, Lynn Corcoran1
1Athabasca University, Athabasca, Canada.
BMC Medical Education
|April 25, 2024
Summary
Educators face challenges when developing transgender and gender diverse (TGD) medical imaging curriculum. Addressing these barriers is key to creating inclusive healthcare education and improving patient experiences for TGD individuals.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Radiologic Technology
- Healthcare Inclusivity
Background:
- Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals encounter significant barriers in healthcare, including discrimination and cis-heteronormative medical imaging practices.
- Current medical imaging curricula often lack inclusive terminology and content, contributing to patient fear and the need for TGD individuals to self-advocate.
- Educators face obstacles in developing and implementing transgender and gender diverse (TGD) content within medical imaging programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impacts and challenges faced by educators when creating and delivering transgender and gender diverse (TGD) content in medical imaging curricula.
- To identify factors influencing the successful integration of TGD-inclusive content in medical imaging education.
Main Methods:
- A case study approach was employed, focusing on medical imaging programs at a Canadian post-secondary institution.
- Data collection involved semi-structured interviews with faculty members.
- Framework analysis was utilized to analyze institutional documents and interview data.
Main Results:
- Seven key themes emerged: educator familiarity/comfort, inter-program collaboration, teaching expertise, workload management, community connections, content knowledge/gaps, and support access.
- These themes highlight the multifaceted nature of barriers and facilitators in curriculum development.
- Faculty experiences reveal a need for institutional support and resources for TGD curriculum integration.
Conclusions:
- Understanding educators' perspectives is crucial for empowering them to develop and integrate TGD curriculum.
- This research provides valuable insights for future curriculum design, promoting inclusive educational plans in post-secondary institutions.
- The ultimate goal is to enhance medical imaging experiences for the transgender and gender diverse population through improved education.
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