OUR MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Emory Medical Alliance (EMA) is to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for LGBT students, faculty, and staff at Emory University School of Medicine.  EMA consists of LGBT medical students and allies who celebrate diversity at Emory, by providing support, resources and a friendly community for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender medical students.  In addition, we work to educate medical professionals of LGBT concerns, as well as look for ways to alleviate health disparities in the LGBT community.  We welcome any LGBT applicants to contact us. We'd also be more than happy to take you out and show you just how welcoming Atlanta can be!

WHY BE CONCERNED ABOUT LGBT HEALTH?

Smoking rates among LGBT women are nearly triple those among women overall, and rates among LGBT men are 50% higher than men overall.

Men who have sex with men account for over 70% of HIV infections among male adults in the US.

Lesbians are at a greater risk for cancer because of decreased access to healthcare, decreased gynecological screening, and lower insurance coverage.

                                 Just a few reasons....more to come.

WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT.

Keep on checking this website as we add more information!

Check out our resources page to find important links.

E-mail us at EmoryMedAlliance@emory.edu with any questions, concerns, or ideas.