To examine experiences of discrimination based on sexual orientation at the intersection of LGB+ and disability identities among medical students.
Key Findings:
LGB+ students reported higher rates of being denied opportunities (OR, 6.44) and receiving lower evaluations (OR, 9.93) due to sexual orientation.
MSWD reported being denied opportunities (OR, 1.85) and receiving lower evaluations (OR, 1.78) due to sexual orientation.
LGB+ MSWD experienced the highest rates of discrimination, with 11-fold higher odds of denied opportunities and 38-fold higher odds of offensive remarks compared to nondisabled heterosexual students.
Interpretation:
Remove unsupported conclusions about the impact on educational outcomes.
Limitations:
Data were self-reported and may be subject to underreporting due to stigma.
The GQ did not capture disability-related discrimination, which may overlap with experiences attributed to sexual orientation.
Conclusion:
Remove unsupported claims about the need for future studies and safe training environments.
