RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Fear of ostracism still silences some gay MDs, students
JF Canadian Medical Association Journal
JO CMAJ
FD Canadian Medical Association
SP 972
OP 977
VO 155
IS 7
A1 N. Robb
YR 1996
UL http://www.cmaj.ca/content/155/7/972.abstract
AB "Coming out" remains a very major decision for a gay or lesbian medical student. Canadian students interviewed for this article say they have feared being ostracized by their peers or encountering bias among older faculty members. A recent survey by the US-based Gay and Lesbian Medical Association found that 59% of gay and lesbian physician and medical student respondents have experienced job-related discrimination because of their sexuality. However, other gay/lesbian physicians and students are finding that their coming out is being greeted with tolerance, acceptance and understanding.