Please Join Us for WPATH Journal Club - Episode 1 of 2024
WPATH'S Journal Club - Episode 1 will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 4:00PM – 5:30PM Eastern Time (GMT-5), featuring Charlotte Elder, MBBS, Dehlia Moussaoui, MD and moderated by, Ken Pang, PhD
Article of Discussion: Pelvic pain in transmasculine adolescents receiving testosterone therapy, Dehlia Moussaoui, Charlotte V. Elder, Michele A. O’Connell, Ashleigh Mclean, Sonia R. Grover & Ken C. Pang (24 Nov 2022).
Register Now for the Journal Club!Journal Club Registration is FREE for WPATH Members and $25 for Non-Members ($10 for LIEC)
(Link to the article will be included with your emailed registration receipt.)
![](https://listloop.com/sup/wpath/dada_mail_support_files/file_uploads/Charlotte_Elder_resized.JPG) Charlotte Elder, MBBS | Dr. Charlotte Elder is a Gynecologist and Obstetrician in Melbourne, Australia. She has a special interest in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology and Transgender Healthcare and was the first Australian to achieve the IFEPAG Fellowship in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. Charlotte also holds a position as a Clinical Fellow within the Department of Pediatrics at The University of Melbourne. |
![](https://listloop.com/sup/wpath/dada_mail_support_files/file_uploads/Dehlia_Moussaoui.jpg) Dehlia Moussaoui, MD | Dehlia Moussaoui (she/her) is a Swiss medical doctor, specialized in Pediatrics. She underwent a 2-year clinical and research fellowship in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia (2021-2023). Back in Geneva (Switzerland), she is now combining a clinical and research position as a chief resident in Adolescent Medicine and Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. Her main interest is improving access to menstrual health for vulnerable adolescents, including trans and gender diverse individuals. During her fellowship in Melbourne, she conducted different research projects with the Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology and Gender Service teams on gynecological health in trans and gender diverse adolescents, including pelvic pain and menstrual suppression. |
![](https://listloop.com/sup/wpath/dada_mail_support_files/file_uploads/Ken_Pang_resized_2.jpg) Ken Pang, PhD | Ken Pang is a pediatrician at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, where he works to help support transgender young people and their families. He is also an Honorary Associate Professor within the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Melbourne and leads a multidisciplinary team at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, whose research aims to optimize the mental, physical, and reproductive health of transgender young people. In the past 5 years, he has published >40 articles in trans health in journals such as JAMA Pediatrics, BMJ, Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, and Pediatrics. |
*Registration Includes Continuing Education Credit*
Register Now for the Journal Club!Journal Club Registration is FREE for WPATH Members and $25 for Non-Members ($10 for LIEC)
(Link to the article will be included with your emailed registration receipt.)
Dear WPATH Community:
WPATH is excited to announce that registration is now open for our February-March offerings of the following WPATH GEI Courses:
NEW! GEI Online Intersectionality & Diversity Workshop (Live Session: February 2, 2024; 10:00am – 2:00pm EST)
GEI Online Foundations Course (Live Sessions February 16, 2024 – February 29, 2024)
GEI Online Advanced Mental Health Course (Live Session: March 1, 2024; 10:25am – 2:30pm EST)
GEI Online Advanced Medical Course (Live Session: March 2, 2024: 11:00am – 3:00pm EST)
We are pleased to bring you these courses featuring a newly updated curriculum based on the WPATH Standards of Care, Version 8. Please read below for more information about these courses, and to register today!
NEW! WPATH GEI Online Intersectionality & Diversity Workshop
Live Session: Friday, February 2, 2024 - 10:00am – 2:00pm Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5)
What to Expect:
The NEW WPATH GEI Online Intersectionality & Diversity Workshop is intended for different health and mental health related professionals who work with transgender and gender diverse individuals and their families/loved ones. We have invited different trainers from different disciplines to present and to share their clinical experiences in working with different transgender and gender diverse minority groups.
The workshop will include various topics about working with transgender individuals and their loved ones with different intersectionality and diversity backgrounds and issues. The main goal is to provide current clinical evidence-based practices and information on ways to work with these minority groups by learning about our own bias, identifying their unique and extra stressors, and developing some clinical skills.
Live Session:
WPATH GEI Online Intersectionality & Diversity Workshop Understanding and Sensitivity when Working with Gender Diverse Individuals and their Loved Ones Friday, February 2 , 2024: 10:00am – 2:00pm Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5) Live Session Agenda |
10:00am - 10:30am | Incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Anne Dilenschneider, PhD |
10:30am - 11:30am | Resilience & Resistance: Strategies for Cultural Competent Care for Indigenous Gender Diverse Populations Jean Baptiste |
11:30am - 12:00pm | The Joy and the Challenges: Working with Immigrant Families and Refugees with a Transgender Child/Youth Wallace Wong, PsyD |
12:30pm - 1:00pm | Intersectionality: Treatment Interventions and Considerations Evett Key, LCSW |
1:00pm - 1:30pm | Transgender and Criminal Justice System Bamby Salcedo |
1:30pm - 2:00pm | Q&A Panel All Faculty |
Attendees must be available to attend the live session “in-person” during their scheduled Live Session on Friday, February 2, 2024: 10:00am – 2:00pm Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5) to register and complete the WPATH GEI Online Intersectionality and Diversity Workshop. The live workshop will not be recorded.
WPATH GEI Online Foundations Course
Recorded Sessions Available after February 1, 2024
Live Sessions Scheduled February 16 – February 29, 2024
The WPATH GEI Online Foundations Course includes the following components:
Pre-Recorded Didactic Sessions, which attendees can watch starting February 1, 2024. Attendees should watch all recorded presentations in preparation for the live panels.
Two 2-hour Live Streamed Case Discussion Panels, which attendees will select and attend between February 16 – February 29, 2024.
One 2-hour Live Q&A Panel, which attendees will select and attend between February 16 – February 29, 2024.
What to Expect:
Registered attendees will receive the link to access the GEI Foundations Course Platform and begin viewing the Pre-Recorded Didactic Sessions on-demand on February 1, you will receive the link on February 1, 2024 directly through the meeting platform.
When you receive this link, you will be prompted to set up an Attendee profile that will be visible to all other Course attendees, Speakers, and Staff. The course is set up so that you have time to watch the recorded sessions in advance of attending the live panels, and we encourage you to do so, so that you are well prepared for those interactive sessions.
After you have registered and paid, you will receive a confirmation email, which will include the link to RSVP for your selected Live Case Discussion Panels and Live Q&A Panel. Please note that you must select and attend two 2-hour Live Streamed Case Discussion panels, and one 2-hour Live Q&A Panel, to complete and receive full credit for the GEI Foundations Course.
Pre-Recorded Sessions:
A Global Education Institute | Gail Knudson, MD, FRCP, MEd; Ren Massey, PhD |
Introduction to Trans Health | Ren Massey, PhD |
Foundations in Mental Health | Chris Booth, MD |
Foundation in Primary Care | Jennifer Slovis, MD |
Foundations in Voice and Communication | Christie Block, MA, MS, CCC-SLP |
Foundations in Gender Affirming Mental Health Care in Adolescents | Scott Leibowitz, MD |
Foundations in Hormonal Treatment: Adults & Adolescents | Joshua Safer, MD |
Foundations in Gender Development in Children | Wallace Wong, RPsy |
Foundations in Surgery | Jens Berli, MD; Alexis Laungani, MD |
Caring for the Surgical Client | Gail Knudson, MD, FRCP, MEd; Erika Sullivan, MD |
Legal, Policy, and Ethics | Jamison Green, PhD; Paula Neira, JD, MSN, RN |
GEI Foundations Course Live Streamed Case Discussion Panels*
All Case Discussion Panels are designed to be multidisciplinary and involve 2-3 case presentations and Q&A (via chat functionality). Attendees will send their questions via chat and the moderators will relay them to the panel. Attendees, Panelists, and Moderators will receive the cases being discussed prior to the session. All panels below are listed in Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5).
Monday, February 19, 2024: 11:00am – 1:00pm EST - Faii Sangganjanavanich, PhD (Moderator); Toby Meltzer, MD; Dan Metzger, MD; Len Meyer; Santiago Peregalli, MD
Thursday, February 22, 2024: 7:00pm – 9:00pm EST - Eli Coleman, PhD (Moderator); Christie Block, MA, MS, CCC-SLP; Michael Irwig, MD; Christina Milano, MD; Amy Penkin, LCSW
Friday, February 23, 2024: 1:00pm – 3:00pm EST - Katie Spencer, PhD (Moderator); Jess Guerriero, MA, MSW; Ole-Petter Hamnvik, MD; Toby Meltzer, MD; Anna van der Miesen, MD
Monday, February 26, 2024: 2:00pm – 4:00pm EST - Lisette Lahana, LCSW, MSW (Moderator); David Azul, PhD; Lin Fraser, EdD; Robert Garofalo, MD, MPH; Len Meyer
Wednesday, February 28, 2024: 11:00am – 1:00pm EST - Jennifer Slovis, MD (Moderator); Diane Ehrensaft, PhD; Oren Ganor, MD; Pam Klein, RN, MSN; Asa Radix, MD, PhD, MPH
GEI Foundations Course Live Q&A Panels*
The Live Q&A Panels are designed to be multidisciplinary and involve Q&A based on the Pre-Recorded Didactic Presentations. Attendees will send their questions via chat and the moderators will relay them to the panel as they come in. Only the panel and moderator will be on video. All panels below are listed in Eastern Time (GMT-5).
Friday, February 16, 2024: 1:00pm – 3:00pm EST - Ole-Petter Hamnvik, MD (Moderator); Jess Guerriero, MA, MSW; Toby Meltzer, MD; Stephanie Roberts, MD; Erika Sullivan, MD
Tuesday, February 27, 2024: 2:00pm – 4:00pm EST - Jamison Green, PhD (Moderator); Javier Belinky, MD; Dianne Berg, PhD; Michael Irwig, MD; Joel Thompson, MHS, PA-C
Thursday, February 29, 2024: 6:00pm – 8:00pm EST - Amy Penkin, LCSW (Moderator); Javier Belinky, MD; Christie Block, MA, MS, CCC-SLP; Robert Garofalo, MD, MPH; Asa Radix, MD, PhD, MPH
*Faculty for live sessions may be subject to change.
Note for Voice & Communication Specialists seeking ASHA credits:
WPATH is pleased to offer ASHA CEUs for Voice & Communication specialists registered for the GEI Online Foundations Course. Please note that in order to qualify for these credits, you must RSVP & attend the following specified panels:
Live Case Discussion Panels:
Thursday, February 22, 2024: 7:00pm – 9:00pm Eastern Time - Eli Coleman, PhD (Moderator); Christie Block, MA, MS, CCC-SLP; Michael Irwig, MD; Christina Milano, MD; Amy Penkin, LCSW
Monday, February 26, 2024: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern Time - Lisette Lahana, LCSW, MSW (Moderator); David Azul, PhD; Lin Fraser, EdD; Robert Garofalo, MD, MPH; Len Meyer
Live Q&A Panel:
Thursday, February 29, 2024: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Eastern Time - Amy Penkin, LCSW (Moderator); Javier Belinky, MD; Christie Block, MA, MS, CCC-SLP; Robert Garofalo, MD, MPH; Asa Radix, MD, PhD, MPH
ASHA CEUs will also be available for the GEI Advanced Medical and Advanced Mental Health Courses, please see our website for more information. If you have any questions, please email Tricia Saunders at tricia@PROTECTED.
WPATH GEI Online Advanced Mental Health Course
Recorded Sessions Available after February 1, 2024
Live Session: Friday, March 1, 2024 - 10:00am – 2:45pm Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5)
The WPATH GEI Online Advanced Mental Health Course will include two components:
Pre-Recorded Didactic Sessions, which attendees can stream on-demand starting February 1, 2024.
Live Session: Friday, March 1, 2024: 10:00am-2:45pm Eastern Time (GMT-5).
Attendees must watch all the pre-recorded didactic presentations and attend the live session "in-person" on March 1 to complete the course.
What to Expect:
The Advanced Mental Health Course is intended for mental health professionals who have previously completed the GEI Foundations Course. Topics include – Professionals as People, Complex Co-occurring Conditions, Intersectionality and POC, Gender Diversity and Neurodiversity/Autism, Relationships, and Transitioning on the Job.
Attendees will receive access to the GEI Course Platform after February 1 to begin watching the pre-recorded didactic sessions. Attendees should plan to watch the pre-recorded didactic presentations prior to attending the live session on March 1.
Pre-Recorded Sessions:
WPATH GEI Core Competencies | Ren Massey, PhD |
Professionals as People | Shawn V. Giammattei, PhD |
Intersectionality & Double Minority Status | Wallace Wong, PsyD |
Gender Diversity and Neurodiversity | John Strang, PsyD |
Complex Co-Occurring Conditions | Guillaume Haarman, MD |
Adult Family Relationships | Guillaume Haarman, MD |
Transitioning on the Job | Faii Sangganjanavanich, PhD |
Identity Development and Dating/Relationships | Ren Massey, PhD |
Live Session:
WPATH GEI Online Advanced Mental Health Course Friday, March 1, 2024: 10:25am - 2:30pm Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5) Live Session Agenda TBD |
10:25am - 2:30pm | Confirmed Live Faculty: Ren Massey, PhD (Moderator); Shawn V. Giammattei, PhD; Guillaume Haarman, MD; Victor Namur, MS; Faii Sangganjanavanich, PhD; Wallace Wong, PsyD |
Attendees must be available to attend the live session “in-person” during their scheduled Live Session on Friday, March 1, 2024: 10:25am – 2:30pm Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5) to register and complete the Advanced Mental Health Course.
Attendees will be participating on camera during the live session. Didactic presentations will be available to re-watch following the live session through March 31, 2024; the live session will not be recorded.
WPATH GEI Online Advanced Medical Course
Recorded Sessions Available after February 1, 2024
Live Session: Saturday, March 2, 2024 - 11:00am – 3:00pm Eastern Standard Time (EST)
The WPATH GEI Online Advanced Medical Course will include two components:
Pre-Recorded Didactic Sessions, which attendees can stream on-demand starting February 1, 2024.
Live Session scheduled on Saturday, March 2, 2024 - 11:00am – 3:00pm Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5).
Attendees must watch all the pre-recorded didactic presentations and attend the live session "in-person" on March 2 to complete the course.
What to Expect:
The Advanced Medical Course is intended for medical professionals who have previously completed the GEI Foundations Course. The course will focus on advanced hormonal treatment and complications, co-occurring conditions, general health, gender affirming surgeries and perioperative care, ongoing primary care, and aging.
Attendees will receive access to the GEI Course Platform after February 1, 2024, to begin watching the pre-recorded didactic sessions. Attendees should plan to watch the pre-recorded didactic presentations prior to attending the live session on March 2, 2024.
Pre-Recorded Presentations:
Introduction | Gail Knudson, MD, FRCP, MEd |
Advanced Mental Health | Gail Knudson, MD, FRCP, MEd |
Advanced Primary Care | Jennifer Slovis, MD |
Advanced Hormone Therapy | Joshua Safer, MD |
Advanced Surgery | Jens Berli, MD, and Alex Laungani, MD |
Live Session:
WPATH GEI Online Advanced Medical Course Saturday, March 2, 2024: 11:00am – 3:00pm Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5) Live Session Agenda TBD |
Attendees must be available to attend the live session “in-person” on Saturday, March 2, 2024: 11:00am – 3:00pm Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5) to register and complete the Advanced Medical Course.
Attendees will be participating on camera during the live session. Didactic presentations will be available to re-watch following the live session through March 31, 2024; the live session will not be recorded.