Essentials of Pediatric Transgender Health Care From an Interdisciplinary Perspective: WS504

This interdisciplinary workshop features pediatric experts from psychology and endocrinology who provide an overview of the care of transgender and gender diverse youth (clinical considerations, recent research, environmental issues, best practices). Presenters share their interdisciplinary model, describe how it can be replicated, and discuss best practices and lessons learned. This intermediate workshop aims not only to be educational in nature but collaborative as well, using a consultative approach. Participants are provided with resources they can take to their respective practices.

Webinars are converted to video on-demand programs with closed captioning after the live air date

• Describe the health disparities faced by transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals in the health care system.
• Discuss the co-occurring mental health issues often seen in this population, as well as the environmental factors that may impact these issues.
• Discuss the different types of medical interventions for TGD individuals, as well as the impact of hormonal treatment on their fertility.

Christy L. Olezeski, PhD, and Susan D. Boulware, MD