PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Robb, N.
TI  - Fear of ostracism still silences some gay MDs, students
DP  - 1996 Oct 01
TA  - Canadian Medical Association Journal
PG  - 972--977
VI  - 155
IP  - 7
4099  - http://www.cmaj.ca/content/155/7/972.short
4100  - http://www.cmaj.ca/content/155/7/972.full
SO  - CMAJ1996 Oct 01; 155
AB  - "Coming out" remains a very major decision for a gay or lesbian medical student. Canadian students interviewed for this article say they have feared being ostracized by their peers or encountering bias among older faculty members. A recent survey by the US-based Gay and Lesbian Medical Association found that 59% of gay and lesbian physician and medical student respondents have experienced job-related discrimination because of their sexuality. However, other gay/lesbian physicians and students are finding that their coming out is being greeted with tolerance, acceptance and understanding.