Table 3 Summary of suggested actions to improve institutional LGBT-related coverage

Creation of a dedicated lead role for LGBT topics within the curriculum

This can be fulfilled by:

• An existing faculty member with an interest in LGBT teaching; or

• The hire of an external individual with prior experience in delivering an LGBT-inclusive curriculum

External collaboration

This can be fulfilled by:

• Collaboration with local or national LGBT charities on the development and delivery of teaching material that reflect both current and important LGBT health issues

• Collaboration with other institutions (universities and medical schools) in the sharing of resources and best practice guides

• Membership of national organisations such as DIMAH

Internal collaboration

Identification and engagement of the potential resources within the wider institutional network; these include:

• Institutional faculty and / or students

• Expert patients

• Clinicians at partner NHS organisations

• Members of other university departments

Curriculum and content review

• Review of current learning materials for LGBT-inclusivity and adaption to embed additional LGBT learning outcomes into existing materials (e.g. re-writing of existing seminars and clinical cases)

• Consideration of the coverage of LGBT topics as part of any formal or informal curriculum review process

Innovative content delivery

• Creativity and flexibility in the delivery of LGBT content (e.g. through e-Learning)