Department of Medicine Pride Month Spotlight: Jason Schneider, MD

In recognition of Pride Month, we interviewed Jason Schneider, MD, professor in the Division of General Medicine. Learn about Dr. Schneider’s personal and professional background, including his active role in diversity initiatives at Emory.

Tell us about yourself and what led you to where you are today.

I am a cisgender, gay-identified male. Since I was a medical student at NYU I have strived to intertwine my personal identities with my professional life. Training at institutions, like NYU and Emory, that place value in caring for underserved populations, I was inspired to focus my efforts on LGBTQ+ populations. My career has been a mix of efforts in education, policy development, advocacy, and research.

Can you share more about your LGBTQ+ work at Emory?

Currently, I serve as the chair of the SOM’s LGBTQ+ Faculty Affinity Group. I was a co-founder of the Gender Center at Grady, offering interdisciplinary care for transgender and gender-diverse people in metro Atlanta. I have seen patients there since our launch in 2017. Additionally, I currently have two active research projects addressing healthcare needs for transgender women.

What does Pride mean to you?

While Pride is a time of celebration, it’s important to remember its origins as a riot at the Stonewall Inn in 1969. Even today, with the progress that has been made, we have to remain steadfast in fighting for full equality and inclusion for LGBTQ+ populations.