Addressing Healthcare Needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Patients: What Influences Trainee Preparedness?

Background: Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals are a minority population with unique healthcare needs and challenges. Lack of focused education of medical providers in the healthcare needs of this vulnerable population creates a significant barrier to care and exacerbates health disparities faced by this population. Objective: To identify factors affecting self-perceived preparedness and comfort of medical trainees to address healthcare needs of LGB and transgender individuals at a large urban tertiary-care teaching hospital. Methods: An anonymous survey was emailed to 365 residents and fellows across all specialties at Albert …