Dear membership,I am pleased to announce that the last issue of the International Journal of Transgender Health of 2021 is now available online for all WPATH members.You can find the online issue at https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/wijt21/current and access this via your membership account.For those who have paid an additional fee a printed copy is on its way to you.Enjoy the read!!With best wishes, also on behalf of the Associate Editorial Board,Walter Bouman, Editor-in-Chief ...Continue Reading

WPATH is pleased to announce that its official journal the International Journal of Transgender Health (formerly International Journal of Transgenderism) has obtained an impact factor of 5.333.The International Journal of Transgender Health (IJTH) is primus inter pares amongst the Journal of Sexual Medicine, Archives of Sexual Behavior, Journal of Sex research, LGBT Health, Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, Journal of Homosexuality, and similar publication in the field.We congratulate the Editorial Board of the Inte ...Continue Reading

Introducing the Global Education Institute Dear WPATH Members,On behalf of the WPATH GEI Steering Group, we are pleased to formally announce the evolution of the /Global Education Initiative /to the *Global Education Institute (GEI)*.This change comes under GEI’s new Strategic Plan, which was developed by the GEI Committee and Key Volunteers and subsequently approved by the WPATH Board in 2020, to reflect the development and continued expansion of GEI programs and activities since the /Global Education Initiative /becam ...Continue Reading

Introducing the Global Education Institute Dear WPATH Members,On behalf of the WPATH GEI Steering Group, we are pleased to formally announce the evolution of the /Global Education Initiative /to the *Global Education Institute (GEI)*.This change comes under GEI’s new Strategic Plan, which was developed by the GEI Committee and Key Volunteers and subsequently approved by the WPATH Board in 2020, to reflect the development and continued expansion of GEI programs and activities since the /Global Education Initiative / ...Continue Reading

WPATH is pleased to hear that the Spanish government has approved the Bill, popularly known as the "Trans Law". It is a step forward for the rights of many trans people. Equality for all can only be achieved when this law applies to all people, including non-binary people. WPATH hopes that such amendment will be made in the not too distant future.https://english.elpais.com/news/2021-06-30/spain-takes-giant-step-towards-gender-self-identification.htmlKind regards,Your WPATH Leadership  ...Continue Reading

  ASPS introduces new breakthrough education:Gender-Affirming Breast, Chest & Body Master ClassTo expand your thinking and sharpen your skills in the surgical management of gender dysphoria, you can’t afford to miss the upcoming ASPS Gender-Affirming Breast, Chest & Body Master Class on Saturday, July 20, from 1-5 p.m. at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami. Dr. Loren Schechter has developed an exceptional program that will highlight: Gender diversity, gender dysphoria and the standards of care Setting up yo ...Continue Reading

USPATH 2019: REGISTER TODAYSeptember 4-8, 2019 Washington, DCOmni Shoreham HotelPre-Courses: Wednesday, September 4, 2019 and Thursday, September 5, 2019Opening Session: Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 5:00pmUSPATH Scientific Symposium: Friday, September 6 , 2019 - Sunday, September 8, 2019MORE INFORMATION PRICING GRIDPlease note: Registration cancellations are subject to a $100 processing feeREGISTER NOW   BOOK YOUR ROOMSpace is limited.****************************************************** ...Continue Reading

WPATH Cited as Both Hero and Villain -- Controversies AboundStories from Iowa by way of Great Britain, from South Africa, from Ireland, Michigan, and Canada run the gamut of public opinion about transgender people, politics, medicine, and WPATH. None of these controversies will be new to our members, but the ideas and the expressions contained in these 6 diverse articles will give us all a taste of the momentum of public opinion and will inform us about some of the challenges ahead for WPATH. And meeting those challenge ...Continue Reading

WPATH GEI NEW ORLEANSMarch 21 - 23, 2019 Ochsner Baptist Medical Center 2700 Napoleon Avenue New Orleans, LA  70115REGISTER NOWMORE INFO*UPDATES IN GENDER CONFIRMATION SURGERIES FOR THE TRANSFEMININE PATIENT - WPATH GEI CERTIFIED WORKSHOP*April 5 H10 Andalucia Plaza Hotel Marbella Malaga, Spain This workshop features internationally recognized speakers offering an overview of the state-of-the-art in three different fields: genital, body and facial surgery. Dr. Suporn Watanyusakul, world leader in surgical procedure ...Continue Reading

*GEI in New Orleans – Limited Space is Filling Up - Don't Miss Out!**_Register Now_**WPATH GEI NEW ORLEANS - **March 21 - 23, 2019*/In partnership with /Ochsner Baptist Medical Center.[*]Foundations Course – Full Day – Thursday & Friday, March 21st & 22nd [*]Advanced Medical & Advanced Mental Health (if you’ve already taken Foundations)[*]Full Day, Friday, March 22nd [*]Workshops – Child & Adolescent OR Planning & Documenting[*]Half Day, Saturday, March 23rd *The center has limited space, so we urg ...Continue Reading