Invited Plenary Session Spotlight

International Society for Sexual Medicine

Sexual Health in COVID Times

Sunday, November 8, 2020 from 11:25am – 12:40pm ET (GMT-5)

Annamaria Giraldi, MD, PhD - President

Professor Annamaria Giraldi is Senior Consultant in Psychiatry in the Sexological Clinic at Psychiatric Center Copenhagen and Professor in Clinical Sexology at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, where she also received her medical degree and PhD.

Professor Giraldi has been involved in basic research on vascular and smooth muscle function in male and female sexual responses. She has performed clinical research on the pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatment of male and female sexual dysfunctions as well as clinical and epidemiological research on somatic disease, psychiatric problems, and sexuality.

Clinically, Professor Giraldi works with men, women and couples with sexual dysfunctions and has worked within transgender care.

Professor Giraldi has published more than 100 papers, editorials, and book chapters in the field of male and female sexual medicine. She is past Deputy Editor of the Journal of Sexual Medicine and has served as an Associate Editor for Sexual and Relationship Therapy and Sexual Medicine. Among her many professional affiliations, Professor Giraldi was previously President of both the Scandinavian Society for Sexual Medicine and the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health, where she has also served on the Board and Scientific Committee. In addition, she was Chair of the subcommittee on Female Sexual Health for the European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM), where she now sits on the faculty panel for the ESSM School of Sexual Medicine. Professor Giraldi is President of the International Society for Sexual Medicine.

EARN and LEARN

Continuing Education Information for the WPATH 26^th Scientific Symposium

WPATH Main Program CE Language

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and The World Professional Association for Transgender Health Inc. (WPATH). Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians (ACCME)

Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 27.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Amedco LLC designates this enduring material for a maximum of 78.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses (ANCC)

Amedco LLC designates this activity for a maximum of 27.75 Live / 78.75 Enduring ANCC contact hours.

Psychologists (APA)

Amedco LLC designates this activity for a maximum of 27.75 Live / 78.75 Enduring Psychologist contact hours.

The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Counselors: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MO, NC, ND, NH, NE, NJ, NM, NV, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY

MI: No CE requirements

The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for MFTs: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, MD, ME, MO, NE, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY

The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Addictions Professionals: AK, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, IN, KS, LA, MD, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY (outstate held)*, OK, OR, SC, UT, WA, WI, WY

MA / MFTs: Participants can self-submit courses not approved by the MAMFT board for review.

The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Social Workers: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, ME, MN, MO, NE, NH, NM, OR, PA, VT, WI, WY

* If the activity is held live in the state of NY, then direct addictions board is required, ie: NAADAC. If the activity is held outside NY, is virtual, enduring or remote, it is considered "outstate" and this reciprocity applies.

WPATH is pleased to announce the Surgeon’s Program 2020 to be held at the 26^th Scientific Symposium. This program is specifically geared towards the Surgeon and Surgical Team Members with direct surgical care of patients, the Program is co-chaired by Drs. Stan Monstrey and Loren Schechter.

The Surgeon’s Program 2020 is scheduled to occur over the first two days (November 6 – 7, 2020) of the symposium. Surgical sessions will be pre-recorded, livestreamed and live moderated. 

Surgeon’s Program CE Language

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and The World Professional Association for Transgender Health Inc. (WPATH).  Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians (ACCME)

Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 30.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Amedco LLC designates this enduring material for a maximum of 65.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.