Does anyone out there know the implications of being out in the medical field? I'm especially interested in admissions into medical school...has anyone ever applied and think that they were treated unfairly because of their sexual preference, or do you feel like the medical school staff and school population in general was accepting, or at the least apathetic?
2007-02-06 04:52:17 · 12 answers · asked by ccrunner172003 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
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2007-02-06 04:54:51 · answer #1 · answered by jane h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your sexual orientation should not be an issue or a consideration for admission into medical school. If it becomes one, file a discrimination suit.
2007-02-06 12:57:43 · answer #2 · answered by behrmark 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off, it's not preference, it's orientation.
There's usually a direct correlation between intelligence and tolerance, so the medical field is a safe bet.
My doctor is and so are most of the other doctors and staff in his office. He is also networked in with lots of other who are gay and gay friendly, and they are all excellent.
It's like their own gay doctor mafia. :)
2007-02-06 13:00:14 · answer #3 · answered by Scruzzer 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Apathetic. My primary care physician is a lesbian. I inisisted on it. Hey, if I have to ge my prostate checked I'm getting it checked by someone who is as uncomfortable as I am up there. Besides, women have smaller fingers.
2007-02-06 13:30:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The school that I attended was neutral to gender and sexual preference, the school's only care is that we graduate and pay the tuition.
2007-02-06 12:56:02 · answer #5 · answered by tranquil 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a friend who went through Albany Medical College as a young, out, partnered gay man -- it didn't effect him, but I can't speak about anywhere else.
Regards,
Reyn
2007-02-06 14:07:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
With intelligence (particularly when you consider the topics to be covered) comes understanding. I think you'll be pretty safe, although why you should have to declare your sexual orientation is beyond me.
2007-02-06 13:25:43 · answer #7 · answered by unclefrunk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to declare your sexuality when applying for any job. You'll find people in this field to be as "varied" as in any other professional field.
2007-02-06 13:02:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think usually people who are in medicine are educated and intelligent enough to know about homosexuality and how it's innate. I don't think it would be a problem, and if there is one, it's probably minor.
2007-02-06 12:57:38 · answer #9 · answered by Sebastian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen many gay doctors. I was even stitched up by a gay surgeon not to long ago after soccer practice.
2007-02-06 12:56:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My proctologist is gay. I remember my last rectal exam I was so nervous he had to put both his hand on my shoulders to get his finger in.
Hey wait a minute?
2007-02-06 13:22:44 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋