Gender and Sexuality
Recognizing that discrimination based on gender and sexuality stems from common roots in sexism and heterosexism, the Gender and Sexuality committee is dedicated to assuring equal access to medical care and equality within medical education. We work to establish AMSA as a leader on issues affecting the health of women, intersex and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities and support initiatives to improve policy at the institutional, local, state, and federal levels. We advocate for patients through curricular improvement, increased physician education, research and health-related resources. We support physicians-in-training by providing a safe and supportive environment, leadership development opportunities, and advocating for their rights.
AMSA’s Policies on Gender and Sexuality - Read about:
- Gender Identity
- the FDA's Prohibition on Men Who Have Sex With Men From Donating Blood Products
- Intersex Health
- Physicians and the Armed Forces
- Representation of Women in Medicine
- Reproductive Rights, Family Planning and Sex Education
- Sexuality
- Violence and Hate Crimes