**This strategic plan uses the acronym "LGBT" to refer broadly to sexual minority groups
including, but not limited, to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning,
differences/disorders in sex development, and two spirit.
Mission
The mission of the Section on Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) Health and Wellness is to support the health and wellness of
- LGBT children and their families
- LGBT parents and their children
- Children with variations in gender presentation and their families
- LGBT pediatricians and trainees.
To accomplish this mission the section will:
- Encourage a diverse membership of pediatricians and other child health professionals to support the mission of the section and participate in its activities
- Serve as a hub for resources, education and networking on LGBT health and wellness issues within the AAP
- Serve as a professional home for LGBT pediatricians and trainees and those pursuing LGBT health equity within the AAP
- Raise and represent the concerns of the section's constituent groups and populations of interest within the AAP.
- Serve as AAP's expert consultants about LGBT issues
Vision
- All pediatricians are comfortable, capable, and have access to resources to provide excellent care to children with variation in gender presentation, LGBT youth and children of LGBT parents.
- All LGBT patients and parents feel their needs are met and are comfortable sharing all aspects of their life with their pediatrician.
- Professional and mentoring needs of LGBT pediatricians and those pursuing LGBT health equity are met.
- Health disparities are eliminated for:
- LGBT children and their family
- LGBT parents and their children
- Children with variations in gender presentation and their family
- Professional disparities are eliminated for LGBT pediatricians and trainees.
Values
The SOLGBTHW believes:
- All children and families deserve culturally competent care
- There are many normal variations in gender presentation, gender identification, and sexual orientation
- Each pediatrician should strive for inclusion and reject stigmatization of all children and
families - All trainees and pediatricians should receive respect and support to develop in their careers
Membership
All AAP member types are able to join the section for $25. Submit an application for section membership.
Affiliate members are also able to join the section. The Section on LGBT Health and Wellness welcomes affiliate members including: Licensed physicians who are not eligible for AAP membership (e.g., family physicians and internal medicine physicians), medical students who are also members of the Section on Pediatric Trainees; Allied
health professionals, including nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, and psychologists.
Affiliate applicants must submit: A current CV or resume, a letter of support from an AAP Fellow or Specialty Fellow in good standing, copy of proper certification or license as relevant to individual's field.
Submit an application for affiliate membership.
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