Sexuality, Pride, Education, Care, Truth, Respect and Unity in Medicine (SEPCTRUM)
SPECTRUM is an organization created to serve LGBTQIA+ residents, fellows, and faculty at UNC. Our goal is to create community for our members and a network of queer-inclusive physicians serving our LGBTQIA+ patients.
Our Mission:
- To create a safe space for LGBTQIA+ residents, fellows, and faculty to gather and find support as we navigate medical careers
- To provide mentorship among our members as we tackle career and personal challenges
- To create a network of queer-inclusive and competent physicians for LGBTQIA+ patients across all medical specialties and settings
We invite you to join SPECTRUM to be part of our community and grow visibility, inclusion, and the equitable advancement of LGBTQIA+ physicians at UNC. We welcome all residents, fellows and faculty members regardless of outness in our kind and safe group. You belong!
Our Leadership Team
Recent Happenings
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Resources for SPECTRUM Members and Allies
Help us cultivate a safe space and community for queer and queer-affirming physicians. If you have a resource that you think would benefit our community, we welcome suggestions via e-mail (listed below).
UNC-Specific Resources
UNC LGBTQ Center
Provides lists of campus programs, resources, and events for LGBTQ+ students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Campus Health Gender Affirming Care
Provides lists of medical resources for LGBTQ+ students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Health Sciences Library LGBTQIA+ Page
Provides patient resources, links to websites and videos, and guidance on research, clinical education, and advocacy for LGBTQIA+ patients.
Community Groups in the Triangle
- LGBTQ Center of Durham https://www.lgbtqcenterofdurham.org/
- LGBT Center of Raleigh https://www.lgbtcenterofraleigh.com/
Trainings and Training Resources
- Safe Zone Training: This half-day workshop trains learners on fundamentals of the LGBTQIA+ community, health inequities, and ways to provide queer-affirming health care. You will receive a certification for completing this training. https://lgbtq.unc.edu/safe-zone-trainee-hub/
- Human Rights Campaign Health Equality Index Training Options: The HRC has compiled trainings about LGBTQIA+ patient-centered care that can be completed virtually. https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/professional-resources/hei-training-options They also provide links to best practices for treating LGBTQIA+ patients.
- Campaign for Southern Equality: This organization, which aims to improve the wellbeing of LGBTQIA+ folks in the South, provides trainings on LGBTQIA+ issues as well as information on other resources and initiatives that may be useful to those caring for queer patients. https://southernequality.org/our-work/community-health-project/