ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Visibility equals possibility, and that is especially true in the medical field. In this episode of Dem Bois Podcast, I sit down with Taylor Chiang, a non-binary general surgery resident at the University of Chicago, and we discuss Taylor's journey through medical school, their experiences with gender identity, and the challenges of being queer in a traditionally conservative field. The conversation also touches on family dynamics, the importance of representation in medicine, and advice for aspiring medical professionals from gender-diverse backgrounds.
We talk:
05:58 - Understanding non-binary identity
12:04 - Navigating family dynamics and gender identity
29:04 - Queer representation in medicine
34:11 - Advice for aspiring gender diverse medical professionals
46:51 - Navigating medical school admissions
55:59 - Access to healthcare challenges
Episode References:
Ep. 107 - The Complexities and Phases of Gender Awakening with Taj Taylor
Read more about Taylor in their bio below:
Taylor is a non-binary, queer PGY2 general surgery resident at the University of Chicago. Originally from NJ, they received their BA from Swarthmore College, and MD from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson. They recently moved to IL and the last year and a half has been marked by a lot of change. New city, new job, new friends. Outside the hospital they enjoy running and lifting to keep them sane.
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