A study highlighted in Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience (April 2022) revealed that about 70% of gender minority adults and 56% of sexual minority adults have faced discrimination from healthcare providers. The National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center's Dr. Alex Keuroghlian will lead a discussion on the experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals within the medical system. This session offers the HSDM community an opportunity to learn and engage with a leader in LGBTQIA+ advocacy. Gain insights on how we can enhance our efforts in fostering an inclusive culture for all who come through our doors and clinics.

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The Presenter

Dr. Alex Keuroghlian (any proniuns) is a clinical psychiatrist, educator, and researcher specializing in sexual and gender minority health. He serves as the primary course director for the fourth-year elective clerkship titled "Care for Patients with Diverse Sexual Orientations and Gender Identities" and the national continuing education conference "Advancing Excellence in Transgender Health."

Keuroghlian's clinical practice and research are dedicated to the health of sexual and gender minority populations. He leads two federally funded centers: The National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center and the Evidence-informed Interventions Center for Coordinating Technical Assistance. He holds the position of Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School (HMS) and directs the Public & Community Psychiatry Curriculum for the Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean psychiatry residency program. Additionally, Keuroghlian is the Director of the Division of Education and Training Programs at The Fenway Institute.