Back in the Closet on a Rural Rotation: Queer in Medicine

<p>M3 Jacob Thompson, M2s Charis Edwards and Cyrus Barati, and Dr. Katie Imborek talk about being LGBTQ+ in medicine: coming out over and over to preceptors and patients, going back in the closet on a rural rotation, what "safe" actually means for queer med students, and why doctors should ask every patient about sexual orientation and gender identity. Also, Iowa is not the potato place.</p>

<p>Thinking about medical school? Carver's admissions team is hosting a virtual info session Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6 p.m. Central. Register at https://theshortcoat.com/applying.</p>