Open AccessAn LGBTQ+ mentorship program enriched the experience of medical students and physician mentors
Author(s) -
Rachelle A Beanlands,
Lilian J Robinson,
Shan L. Venance
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
canadian medical education journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1923-1202
DOI - 10.36834/cmej.69936
Subject(s) - mentorship , medical education , underrepresented minority , medical school , medicine , psychology
Implication Statement
The Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry LGBTQ+ mentorship program positively impacted the personal and professional experience of LGBTQ+ medical students and physician mentors. Mentorship delivered by LGBTQ+ physicians fostered a safe environment for self-expression, and provided mentees with experience-driven guidance in navigating the medical profession. We therefore recommend that all Canadian medical schools consider the longitudinal implementation of an LGBTQ+ mentorship program to support the personal and professional development of their LGBTQ+-identifying students.