LGBTQ and Allies at Harvard Medical School (LAHMS) is the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and allies organization at Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Dental Medicine. LAHMS seeks to:
- increase visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people
- provide a forum to discuss issues particular to being an LGBTQ-identifying healthcare practitioner
- foster awareness of the needs and concerns of LGBTQ patients
- ensure sensitivity in the HMS/HSDM curriculum and inclusion of queer health topics
- develop a welcoming and supportive community among students, faculty, and staff