Tuesday, October 30, 2007

OUT FOR LUNCH Program: "LGBT adolescents in pediatrics"

Upcoming OUT FOR LUNCH Program Come join us for our Out for Lunch series! Snack and drinks will be provided. All programs are accessible.

Thursday, November 8th,
LGBTQ Resource Center, Faunce 321, Noon – 1pm
Christine Tompkins, M.D., MPH Candidate

"LGBT adolescents in pediatrics"

Her talk is on her current research study regarding how well adolescent health care providers "screen" for sexual orientation and gender identity, and how well they know the unique health risks affecting sexual minorities.

Dr. Christine Tompkins is a general academic pediatric fellow, and practicing pediatrician at the outpatient clinic at Hasbro Children's Hospital. She received her medical degree from the University of Nebraska, and did her residency training at the University of Connecticut. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Public Health at Brown.
Out for Lunch is a midday brown-bag discussion series at the LGBTQ Resource Center, providing a safe space for discussion and learning, about matters that concern all aspects of LGBTQA life.

For more information, contact LGBTQ Resource Center @ Faunce 321, Yumi_Aikawa@brown.edu, X3-3062.

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