July 18, 2024 Dear Global WPATH Members: On behalf of the WPATH 2024 Election Nominating Committee – /Walter Bouman MD, PhD (Immediate Past President – Chair); Jon Arcelus, MD, PhD (WPATH Member); Marci Bowers, MD (President); Maria Dunton, DO (WPATH Member); Gail Knudson, MD, FRCP, Med (Past President); Asa Radix, MD, PhD, MPH (President-Elect); and Iva Zegura, MA (WPATH Member)/ – we are pleased to present you with the ballot for the 2024 WPATH Global Board of Directors. Please take time to /revie ...Continue Reading

 Dear WPATH members,Many thanks to all of you who participated in our membership survey last year about WPATH committees. Your input has been valuable in shaping our future direction. The WPATH Board agreed to progress the creation of more committees, focusing on core tasks of WPATH’s mission, rather than specific disciplines as we have done in the past. The details of the committees are:Committees that already exist:[*]GEI Steering Group [*]Ethics New committees to create:[*]Finance: Monitoring WPATH’s financial s ...Continue Reading

Dear USPATH colleagues, I hope you’re doing well and had a celebratory PRIDE month. Thank you to everyone who shared their moments of PRIDE on Doc Matters this month. If you haven’t already, stop by DocMatters to share your joy as we continue celebrate over 50 years of PRIDE!Like you, we are paying close attention to the ramifications of recent Supreme Court decisions and the statements made by government officials regarding the medically-necessary, evidence-based care of transgender youth. Germane to these matters, I w ...Continue Reading

*WPATH GEI PRE COURSES*WPATH will offer the following *live-only *WPATH GEI Pre-Courses at the EPIC Sana Lisboa Hotel on September 25 and 26, 2024, prior to the WPATH 28th Scientific Symposium. These Pre-Courses are only available to attendees who plan to attend the live Symposium in Lisbon, and space is limited. The WPATH GEI Pre-Courses are organized and facilitated by the WPATH Global Education Institute.The links below will take*WPATH GEI (2-Day) Foundations Course* - September 25, 2024 (Day ...Continue Reading

Dear WPATH Members,Don't miss your chance to register for the WPATH GEI Summer CoursesThese courses are designed to provide comprehensive, evidence-based education that is crucial for professionals dedicated to transgender health. Whether you're looking to expand your understanding or refine your expertise, these courses offer something for everyone. This year we’re offering the following courses:WPATH GEI Online Foundations Course Pre-recorded Didactic Sessions Available After June 20, 2024 Live Panels: July 8 - July 2 ...Continue Reading

 Dear USPATH colleagues, I hope you’re doing well and had a restful Memorial Day weekend and are enjoying the start of Summer. Pride month is in full swing and there is much to celebrate. A federal judge has thrown out Florida’s law blocking evidence-based care for transgender people; Judge Hinkle noted that transgender people are constitutionally entitled to the legitimate treatment they need. This ruling allows youth to access care consistent with the WPATH Standards of Care, including puberty pausing medications ...Continue Reading

The WPATH Global Education Institute (GEI) is accepting applications for the Mental Health (MH) Chair/Co-Chair. The GEI plays a significant role in WPATH's mission in providing in-person and online training opportunities for professionals working with transgender and gender diverse people around the world.[*]The MH Chair works closely with the Medical Chair, and as Co-chairs they oversee the GEI and all of its committees (Programs, Curriculum Development, Faculty Development, and Certification & Mentorship).  [ ...Continue Reading

Dear USPATH Student + Trainee Members,We are thrilled to introduce the USPATH Student + Trainee Special Interest Group (SIG), a dynamic community dedicated to supporting students and trainees interested in transgender health. Our SIG aims to provide invaluable networking opportunities, mentorship connections, and resources for career development in this crucial field. Additionally, we hope to provide students and trainees to a platform to connect, learn, and grow together in this vital area of healthcare.As part of our ...Continue Reading

Dear WPATH colleagues, We are thrilled to announce that WPATH is offering Registration Scholarships to attend the WPATH 28th Scientific Symposium in Lisbon, Portugal from September 26-30, 2024, as part of our initiative to promote global equity and representation in the field of transgender health. WPATH will be awarding Registration-Only Scholarships to current WPATH Members (paid member in 2022, 2023, and 2024) attending the 2024 Symposium in Lisbon who meet the following criteria.Please note: This scholarsh ...Continue Reading

 Dear WPATH Members:The WPATH Board of Directors is excited to announce a Call for Nominations for the three (3) WPATH Member-at-large positions available on the WPATH 2024 Election Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee has two main tasks:Select the President-Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer who will appear on the ballot slate for the WPATH 2024 Election. Ensure that the candidates who have applied to run for the Member-at-large positions on the board of directors fulfill the criteria for these positions pr ...Continue Reading