Advancing Excellence in Transgender Health:  A Core Course for the Whole Care Team Friday - Sunday November 1-3, 2019  Boston Park Plaza Hotel Boston, Massachusetts   Registration Now Open! Early Bird Rates EXTENDED through August 23!   Advancing Excellence in Transgender Health was developed in response to the high volume of queries from clinicians and health care staff seeking to learn about providing high-quality care for adults, adolescents, and children who are questioning their gender identity or who identify as transgender or gender non-binary. We are thrilled to offer this conference for the fifth year running!   This conference is designed to train the whole health care team in providing competent and confident gender-affirmative health care, grounded in research evidence and best clinical practices. Sessions are led by expert faculty specialized in transgender-focused research and patient care. The conference is appropriate for all members of health care teams, including physicians, behavioral health care providers, physician assistants, nurses, and other staff.   Conference topics will include: Healthcare Experiences of Transgender and Gender Diverse People of Color Unconscious and Implicit Bias Considerations for Transgender Providers Caring for Transgender Patients PrEP and Transgender Communities Healthcare Experiences of People with Differences in Sex Development Gender Identity in Children and Adolescents Puberty Blockers and Hormone Therapy for Transgender Youth Reproductive Options for Transgender People Trauma Informed Care Approaches for Transgender Clients Eating Disorders and Body Dissatisfaction for Transgender People Perioperative Physical Therapy Transgender Legal Issues Non-Surgical Gender Affirmation And much more!   In addition to didactic presentations, attendees will learn from panels of transgender community members and have the opportunity to engage in interactive case discussions that highlight medical and behavioral health approaches to gender-affirmative care, led by experienced clinicians specialized in transgender health.    Scholarship information is available here     Course Info & Registration     ACCREDITATION Physicians The Harvard Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.   The Harvard Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 18.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.   American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) This Live activity, Advancing Excellence in Transgender Health: A Core Course for the Whole Care Team, with a beginning date of 11/01/2019, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 18.75 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.   Licensed Mental Health Counselors Application for MaMHCA continuing education credits has been submitted. Please contact us at lgbthealtheducation@fenwayhealth.org for the status of LMHC CE accreditation.   Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses For the purpose of recertification, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board and American Nurses Credentialing Center accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME (Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education). We would also suggest that learners check with their state licensing board to ensure they accept reciprocity with AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for re-licensure.   Physician Assistants The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification. We would also suggest that learners check with their state licensing board to ensure they accept reciprocity with AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for re-licensure.   Social Workers Application for social work continuing education credits has been submitted. Please contact us at lgbthealtheducation@fenwayhealth.org for the status of social work CE accreditation.