Pride Month 2025

Events 2025

Understanding 2SLGBTQ+ Health: Moving Toward A Culture of Inclusion and Excellence In Care 

Date: June 24, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM EDT - 1:00 PM EDT

Location: Virtual

Contact: Melissa Carvalho | mcarvalho@torontomu.ca

Hosted by

TMU School of Medicine | Community, Culture and Belonging Office

Celebrate Pride Month with TMU School of Medicine

TMU School of Medicine is committed to its focus on creating an institutional environment that fosters an equitable and inclusive culture. The school demonstrates that commitment as it celebrates Pride Month this year from Sunday, June 1, 2025 to Monday, June 30, 2025. 

June has been historically recognized as Pride Month to commemorate the Stonewall Riots on June 28, 1969. Although it has been celebrated for more than 50 years, June was officially declared Pride Month in 2000 in the United States. In Canada, the first Pride demonstrations took place in Ottawa and Vancouver in 1971, marking a very important milestone. What began as a protest against police brutality has turned into an annual celebration of diversity; however, we cannot forget that there is still work to be done.

As a medical school, we acknowledge the health disparities that affect our 2SLGBTQI+ communities and strive to promote a community that fosters inclusive healthcare for all.

Please join TMU School of Medicine as it celebrates the history, courage and diversity of our community’s Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, and Intersex (2SLGBTQI+) communities.

Event description

Led by Dr. Ashifa Jiwa, a family doctor, emergency physician, and Associate Dean of Equity and Social Accountability at TMU’s School of Medicine, this vital webinar is designed to enhance understanding and move toward excellence in healthcare for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. This session will delve into essential terminology and language, explore common barriers 2SLGBTQ+ people encounter in healthcare settings, and provide practical strategies for clinicians to reduce these barriers.

Participants will learn how to foster more inclusive environments through the use of gender-inclusive language, affirming signage, and knowledgeable screening and prevention practices. This webinar aims to equip healthcare professionals and community members alike with the tools to create truly equitable and affirming healthcare.