GLBT Advisory Committee
In the Spotlight...
Seeking applications for Two At-Large positions on the AMA Advisory Committee on GLBT Issues
Application Deadline: Feb. 22, 2010
The American Medical Association (AMA) Advisory Committee on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) Issues was created by the AMA Board of Trustees to broaden AMA member outreach and provide advice and counsel to the AMA Board and staff on matters affecting GLBT physicians, medical students, and patients.
The Advisory Committee's goals and objectives are as follows:
- Providing a dedicated forum for involvement, mentoring, and networking for GLBT physicians and medical students.
- Increasing the membership and participation of GLBT physicians in the AMA. Enhancing AMA policy, advocacy, and education on GLBT health and professional issues.
- Strengthening liaison with the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association and other interested groups.
The Advisory Committee consists of seven members including an elected Chair and Vice Chair, and designated representatives from each of the following; AMA Medical Student Section, AMA Resident and Fellow Section, AMA Young Physicians Section and the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA). The Advisory Committee meets twice a year, once at the Annual meeting in June and once at the Interim meeting in November.
New AMA Video Offers Best Practices when Taking a Sexual History
The American Medical Association has recently developed a video to educate physicians on best practices when taking a sexual history. Many healthcare providers know and understand the importance of taking a proper sexual history. Often times, it is the sexual history that reveals additional important facets about the patients, such as their sexual orientation or gender identity. The video, Patient Sexual Health History: What You Need to Know to Help, offers recommendations and considerations when treating LGBT patients. The video is available online free of charge.
Does your office have a visible nondiscrimination statement for patients?
The AMA has produced a sample nondiscrimination statement that is suitable for physicians to frame and display in their offices. This resource can be easily downloaded by clicking on the link below. The AMA is encouraging state medical societies to provide this sample statement to individual physicians to display for patient and staff awareness. This small but important step ensures a greater level of comfort for all patients entering the physician's office.
Committee members
Find out who currently serves on the Advisory Committee.
AMA policy
Learn about AMA policy pertaining to GLBT physicians, medical students and patients.
News and events
Get up-to-date information on important GLBT related events and issues.
Contact us
Connect with GLBT staff or members of the Advisory Committee. We want to hear from you.
