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An image from the exhibit Transgender Experiences in Medicine, which focuses on indivual humanity rather than labels. |
The exhibit Transgender Experiences in Medicine was inspired by what third-year medical student Jessica Long learned in the School of Medicine flexible curriculum experience Expanding Knowledge of the Medical Needs of the Transgender Community. The goals of the course were to debunk negative perceptions about transgender individuals; restore human connections through photography; understand the struggles transgender individuals face in an often hostile health care environment; and receive first-person advice as a future physician from a transgender individual.
“For this project, I interviewed a transgender individual named Blaine, who is from Worcester County, and asked him about his experiences navigating the world of medicine in order to gain insight into how future and current medical students as well as practicing physicians can better serve the transgender community,” said Long.
In addition to photography, the exhibit includes an explanation of the project, information on what it means to be transgender and resources for patients and providers.
“The hope is to expose the struggles that these individuals have in accessing care while highlighting the commonalities we all have in navigating the human experience,” said Long.
The exhibit will be on display in the library through Friday, March 11.
