LECOM-B MedPride Class of 2029 Executive Board:
Club Advisor: Dr. Margo Dougherty
LECOM-B MedPride is an official chapter of Medical Student Pride Alliance (MSPA)
Our Mission:
- Support and empower sexual and gender minority medical students and allies.
- Increase the number of physicians educated in LGBTQ-inclusive health care.
- Address the unique needs of LGBTQ+ communities primarily through research, advocacy, and service.
Club Goals:
- Embody the mission of Medical Student Pride Alliance as a chartered chapter, in their efforts to unite LGBTQ+ medical students, increase collaboration in medical queer communities, and promote LGBTQ+ students’ participation in medicine.
- Provide a welcoming environment for honest discussion and reflection to LGBTQ+ medical students as well as allies.
- Foster conversation about issues facing the LGBTQ+ community with specific regard to the field of medicine and disparities in health care/sexual education.
- Promote and facilitate participation in community events that serve the LGBTQ+ community and provide hands-on experience to club members.
- Assist members in speaking openly and comfortably about sexual and reproductive health topics, and learn how to engender intentional safe spaces for a marginalized population when sensitive topics need to be discussed.
Mission of Success:
- Service events: Volunteering in the local community to advocate for social awareness.
- Lecture series/speakers.
- National events: Organize events, fundraisers, campaigns, rallies etc. around recognized days.
- Surveys: Administer surveys to better understand class makeup and representation, and educate on potential social biases.
Reach Out!
- All dues ($15) paid to our treasurer Sophie Murdock @sophmurd
- Club meeting times/dates will be posted to Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/groups/416538729413113/about
- Contact us by email anytime with questions or suggestions!
@lecombmedpride@gmail.com