The National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center at The Fenway Institute is holding its 11th annual Advancing Excellence in Transgender Health: A Course for the Whole Care Team conference virtually October 24 – 26. More than 3,000 health care professionals have attended over the years and another 300 attendees are expected this year. And since the conference is virtual, you can get a world-class education in transgender health without expensive plane rides or hotel reservations!
This year’s keynote will be delivered by Alex Sheldon. Alex is the Executive Director of GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality and is a professional researcher, strategist, and advocate with over 15 years of experience in the field of human rights with a concentration in LGBTQ+ rights. Prior to joining GLMA, Alex has held significant roles such as Head of Research & Social Impact at an LGBTQ+ start-up company and Deputy Director of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) at the Clinton Foundation. They have also served in roles at Everytown for Gun Safety, the Movement Advancement Project (MAP), and several international non-profits.
This National Continuing Medical Education Course is designed to train the whole health care team in providing skilled and confident health care for transgender patients, grounded in research evidence and best clinical practices. Sessions are led by expert faculty specialized in transgender health-focused research and patient care. The conference is appropriate for all members of health care teams, including physicians, behavioral health care providers, physician assistants, nurses, and other staff.
Anyone who is interested can learn more and register online here. Early bird registration ends August 30.
We have scholarships available for students and a limited number of tuition waivers for transgender and gender-diverse health care staff.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please reach out to [email protected].
EXPO BOOTH OPPORTUNITIES
As part of our website/platform for the virtual Advancing Excellence in Transgender Health Conference in October, we are able to offer companies and organizations the opportunity to have a virtual expo booth. Opportunities include:
- Build a booth including company details, logos, and images
- Share a pre-recorded video for attendees
- Link to your social media pages
- Provide downloadable resources
- Connect directly with an educated, influential, and well-connected audience of healthcare providers via scheduled meetings and a live stream forum
Pricing:
- Virtual Exhibitor – $300
- Non-Profit Community Partner Exhibitor – $100
- Apply for a booth today!
MORE ABOUT THIS YEAR’S ADVANCING EXCELLENCE IN TRANSGENDER HEALTH CONFERENCE
Sessions Include
- Health Care for Transgender People
- Unconscious and Implicit Bias
- Considerations for TGD Providers Caring for TGD Patients
- Hormone Therapy for Transgender People
- Behavioral Health Care
- Primary and Preventative Health Needs
- Surgeries for Transgender People
- Puberty Blockers and Hormone Therapy for Youth
- Transgender Legal Issues
- Providing Mental Health Assessments for Gender-Affirming Surgery Referral Letters
- Collecting Gender Identity Data
- And more!
In addition to didactic presentations, attendees will learn from lived experience panels and have the opportunity to engage in interactive discussions that highlight medical and behavioral health approaches to transgender healthcare, led by experienced clinicians specialized in transgender health.
Who Should Attend
- Primary Care Physicians
- Specialty Physicians
- Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
- Pharmacists
- Physician Assistants
- Psychologists
- Social Workers
- Administrators
- Educators
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Apply available evidence to update standards of care and programs for transgender and gender diverse adults, adolescents and children, including care focused on both routine primary care needs and care specific to affirming the gender identity of patients.
- Develop an integrated, patient-centered model of care that combines behavioral health and primary medical care.
- Collect data on gender identity and train staff on nuances of using the data for communication to improve quality care and patient satisfaction.
To hear from Alex Sheldon and other national experts, register here.