Care of the Transgender Patient

Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 8:00 AM - 12:15 PM, UC Davis Health, Sacramento, CA

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (4.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (4.25 hours)

This four-hour class is designed to equip the healthcare professional with basic knowledge and the skills necessary to provide inclusive and affirming care. This course delves into critical topics such as gender identity, barriers to receiving care, communication practices, medical and surgical options for gender affirmation and strategies to improve the patient experience. Through the use of didactic lecture and patient panels, attendees will be able to both learn about best practice and understand care through the lens of patients we serve.

1. Identify medical and surgical options for gender affirmation, including benefits, risks, typical side effects, and possible medication interactions.
2. Discuss communication practices that deepen trust between patient and provider.
3. Compare and contrast gender identity from sex assigned at birth and sexual orientation.
4. Discuss what terms to use when identifying primary and secondary sex characteristics.
5. Identify available resources for transgender or nonbinary patients through UC Davis.
6. Recall available resources for healthcare staff for continuing education.

The University of California, Davis, Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation Statement: The University of California, Davis, Health designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.   Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Accessibility Statement
 
University of California, Davis Health is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of California, Davis Health Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.