The Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU) Family Medicine Interest Group, LGBTQ+ Ally, and Latino Medical Student Association presents: “Transgender Health Care 101”
Featuring: Dr. Allison Myers
Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
Director of Maternal and Newborn Services
Pride Program Faculty
Case Western Reserve School of Medicine
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2020
Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Link: https://rowan.webex.com/meet/cortesd
Dr. Myers is a family medicine physician with clinical and academic expertise in primary care for transgender patients and gender-affirming hormone therapy. Attendance will count for one hour of CMSRU diversity credit. We welcome students, residents, fellows, and faculty.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the epidemiology of gender dysphoria and transgender identity as well as common comorbidities.
- Describe the barriers to effective health care faced by transgender patients in the United States.
- Describe the social and political determinants of health unique to transgender patients.
- Describe elements of the patient interview and counseling skills to help patients across the gender spectrum feel welcome in your practice.
- Identify basic principles of gender-affirming hormone therapy and surgical options for gender confirmation.