AOA-OMED Research Posters 2024-OMED24-POSTERS

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Shea Buckley presented research on improving healthcare for sexual and gender minority (SGM) patients at New York Institute of Technology's College of Osteopathic Medicine. The study addressed knowledge gaps among medical providers about SGM identities and health needs through a pronoun competency training in first-year doctor-patient relations coursework. The training improved students’ understanding of SGM issues and willingness to adopt inclusive practices, shown through improved Likert scores. Future curricula should emphasize evidence-based practices and communication skills. The research will continue to assess long-term impacts and improve educational methods for SGM health care.

Keywords

SGM healthcare

pronoun competency

inclusive practices

medical education

evidence-based communication