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Comment on It Gets Better by brianfishman

brianfishman — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 03:23:12 +0000

Thank you, William. Unfortunately, LGBT-related health issues are not addressed well during medical school. I had one week of LGBT courses, and that was more than most of my friends at other schools had. Studies have shown that LGBT patients receive poorer healthcare because they’re afraid to be honest with their doctors. I wear a rainbow caduceus pin on my white coat lapel, and on multiple occasions it has helped gay patients feel more comfortable and honest with me. Good luck with school. It’s a rough 4 years, but it’s worth it.

Comment on It Gets Better by William

William — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:51:45 +0000

Excellent post. So glad you wrote it. As a non-traditional, first year MD Student, who just also happens to be gay, I found your article incredibly encouraging. Shame on the mother. That kid needs help but not in the way the mother thinks. He needs a loving stable parent role model. Your post was encouraging though in that you showed us good physicians will be available for young children like you mentioned in your blog. Keep up the good work! William, MS 1

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Comment on What is an Osteopathic Physician? by “What is an Osteopathic Physician?” by HealthTap University D.O. student Brian Fishman

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:59:31 +0000

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