Reflection On Applying To The Penwasciz Program

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I am applying to the Penwasciz program because I hope to see more LGBTQ+ inclusion within all facets of the medical field. Growing up gay, I never saw myself represented much of anywhere in society, and I fell victim to believing the stereotypes surrounding the gay community. The only gay role models I had were fashion designers, models, and an occasional celebrity. Certainly, there were no healthcare professionals thrown into this mix, mostly because I was under the impression that gay doctors were only a product of Hollywood, and for the mass’ entertainment. If it weren’t for my Mother, who is a registered nurse, I would have never thought of medicine as an option for me. Now, I think of all the gay kids in the next generation, who might

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