Are you a General Surgery Resident and member of the LGBTQ+ community?
If so, please help us with a new study!
Purpose:
We want to better understand your experiences and challenges throughout medical school, the application cycle, and within your residency program. We hope your responses will help inform interventions and implement strategies to improve the recruitment process and retention for LGBTQ+ students and residents.
Format:
This qualitative study involves a 45-60 minute semi-structured interview. The interview will be conducted via Zoom and the audio recorded. All transcripts will be de-identified.
Scan the QR code or visit the survey link to express your interest and fill out basic demographic information.
Steven Xie, MD
University of Michigan
Department of General Surgery
Modern Gender Expression and Sexuality Amongst General Surgery Residents
Description:
The field of general surgery has long been characterized by a male-dominated and heteronormative culture, which has presented significant challenges for LGBTQ+ surgeons. Despite recent progress in increasing the visibility and acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals in medicine, challenges remain, particularly regarding mentorship, equitable advancement opportunities, and implicit biases within the field. Representation among general surgery residents is a critical component, as the presence of LGBTQ+ role models and a supportive environment during residency can profoundly impact the career trajectory and professional identity of trainees. While demographic studies have explored typical gender expressions and race among general surgery residents, there is a significant lack of data on the representation of queer individuals in this specialty. This research aims to assess the current landscape and experiences of LGBTQ+ in all general surgery residents to identify gaps and develop strategies to create a more supportive and inclusive environment for future surgeons. All residents, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, are encourage to participate!
