Session #1: Understanding Common Experiences in LGBTQIA+ Healthcare

Virtual tele-mentoring program covering Implicit Bias Training topics on equity in healthcare. This program offers eight independent one-hour sessions over two parts. Each one hour session offers didactic education on inclusive practices for rural healthcare, with a supporting patient case study to transfer didactic education into a real patient care practices. Peer discussion and final treatment recommendations are offered at the end of the session, along with resources.

For more information, please contact Taylor Bosley//[email protected]//906.225.7166

Objective(s): 1 Differentiate common myths, microaggressions, and structural barriers in LGBTQIA2S+ healthcare from evidence-based, affirming practices. 2 Apply inclusive healthcare practices across documentation, communication, and clinical environments to reduce negative patient experiences and patterns of medical mistrust.
Location: Online
Specialties: Anesthesiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Critical Care Medicine, Dermatology, Diagnostic Radiology, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology, Family Practice, Gastroenterology, General Practice, General Surgery, Gynecology, Hematology, Hepatology, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Nuclear Radiology, Neurosurgery, Nutrition, Obstetrics, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Pain Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Pulmonary Disease, Radiology, Radiologic Tech, Rheumatology, Urology, Geriatric Medicine, Nurse Anesthetist, Nursing, Nurse Practitioner, Optometry, Pharmacist, Pathology, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Psychology, Public Health, Social Work, Otolaryngology, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, Academic/Research, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Medical Examiner Investigator, EMS, Law Enforcement, Medical Examiner, Coroner, Dentist, Vascular Surgery, Surgical Specialties, Registered Dietician , Medical Assistants, Osteopathic, Athletic Training, Pharmacy Technician, Dietetics

Faculty Disclosures:
Alyssa Knoll, LMSW (Nothing to disclose - 03/31/2026)
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1. Differentiate common myths, microaggressions, and structural barriers in LGBTQIA2S+ healthcare from evidence-based, affirming practices.
2. Apply inclusive healthcare practices across documentation, communication, and clinical environments to reduce negative patient experiences and patterns of medical mistrust.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine and UP Health Care Solutions, Equality Michigan. Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit amount subject to change.  

Interprofessional Continuing Education

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Physicians

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this activity for 1.00 contact hours for nurses.  Nurses should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PAs

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Social Workers

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.00 general continuing education credits.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.