
28 Mar Symposium on Transgender Care – Hosts: Raj Narayan, MD, Jessica Francis, MD
When:
May 24, 2017 @ 7:30 am – 11:00 am
2017-05-24T07:30:00-05:00
2017-05-24T11:00:00-05:00
Where:
Medical College of Wisconsin - Discovery Classroom
Contact:

Care of transgender patients requires providers to be aware of issues specific to this population. A multidisciplinary approach is essential for a safe and effective transition. This symposium addresses the counseling, hormone treatment as well as surgical options available to transgender patients.
The symposium’s objectives:
- Identify guidelines for establishing care of transgender patients
- Identify special considerations for health screening for transgender patients
- Identify options for transition with medical and surgical interventions
Time | Topic |
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7:30 - 8:00 AM | Introduction and Case Discussions |
8:00 - 9:00 AM | Loren S. Schechter, MD - "Surgical Aspects of Transgender Care" Board Certified plastic surgeon specializing in Gender Confirmation Surgery |
9:00 - 10:00 AM | Pat Connors, MA, LMFT, LCSW - Mental Health Care |
10:00 - 11:00 AM | Jessica Francis, MD and Raj Narayan, MD - Hormone Therapy |