The Alphabet Soup of LGBTQ+; Faculty Development in Superior Skills for Diversity

Initially accepted for presentation at the 2020 Annual Meeting

Faculty, preceptors, and administrators in pharmacy programs can benefit from special development in the area of connecting with students and peers in a post heteronormative and cis-gendered academic world. Herein, we present authentic case scenarios highlighting social and human resource elements with a focus on the complexities surrounding the LGBTQ+ acronym. We also discuss ways to use inclusive language, and strategies to improve the academic experience for students and faculty who identify as LGBTQ+ and those who support them.

Objectives

• Define LGBTQ+ and commonly associated terms.
• Develop strategies for using inclusive language across all academic endeavors.
• Learn to recognize organizational dynamics that may be detrimental for pharmacy programs and their LGBTQ+ communities.
• Establish opportunities to be a champion for LGBTQ+ within your institution and your external stakeholders (e.g. patients, preceptors).

Moderator:

Maya Leiva, Pharm.D.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences - Hematology/Oncology
California Health Sciences University - College of Pharmacy

Panelists:

Maya Leiva, Pharm.D.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences - Hematology/Oncology
California Health Sciences University - College of Pharmacy