The American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) envisions a world without discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, where health disparities do not exist. Those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, queer, intersex, or asexual (LGBTQ+) are provided with excellent healthcare in an environment free from prejudice.

The AOF has launched the LGBTQ+ Health Equity and Inclusion Campaign to undertake the work of better understanding and addressing the healthcare needs of the LGBTQ+ communities.

To reach this audacious goal, we need allies, and we are seeking them now. Learn how you can be an ally. Download the LGBTQ+ Health Equity and Inclusion Campaign Brochure

Consider joining the LGBTQ+ Founders Circle. The American Osteopathic Foundation’s LGBTQ+ Founders Circle is made up of members who, deeply committed to the success of the program, commit a minimum of $10,000 to help establish the American Osteopathic Foundation’s LGBTQ+ Health Equity & Inclusion Fund. Please contact Larry Sommers for more information at 312.202.8232.

We want to empower, encourage, and inspire those within the Osteopathic community to better understand and care for their LGBTQ+ patients and families.

- Jeffrey S. Grove, DO

Jeffrey Grove, DO, LGBTQ+ Pride Scholarship

Named in honor of Jeffrey Grove, DO, this educational scholarship is awarded annually to recognize an Osteopathic medical student committed to a course of study to better understand and address the unique healthcare needs of the LGBTQ+ community and how such needs can be addressed through Osteopathic medicine.

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