"After much searching, I was fortunate to find a fellowship that though inexperienced in LGBTQ health recognized an opportunity. Faculty and mentors worked from a growth mindset rooted in finding what I needed to succeed rather than what they knew they had to offer at that moment. With their and others’ support, despite the discouragement and fears of being “superficial,” I now try to serve as an example to other students and trainees who wish to pursue a career that weaves their personal and professional interests in LGBTQ health.

Carl Streed, Jr. is an internal medicine physician.

He shares his story and discusses his KevinMD article, "Professional gay: Charting a career in LGBTQ health." (https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2021/08/professional-gay-charting-a-career-in-lgbtq-health.html)