Letters of Support for Gender Affirming Surgical Care: A continuing education online training event

When
Friday, December 4, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST
Contact Information
Transgender Health Program

Description: This two-part training, for medical and behavioral health providers, is focused on foundational knowledge about the needs of gender diverse youth and different treat-ment pathways. 

  • Part 1: Asynchronous recorded, web-based sessions. Self-paced; access for up to 60 days before and 30 days after live training 
  • Part 2: Synchronous half-day virtual case-based training with members of the training team.

Register:

Training topics include:

  • Foundational knowledge
  • Introduction to development
  • Role of the mental health provider
  • Working with parents
  • Shared decision making
  • Suicide risk assessment
  • Introduction to medical pathways
  • Pubertal suppression
  • Gender affirming hormones
  • Considerations for non-binary youth
  • Concealing secondary sex characteristics
  • Considerations for sexual health
  • Fertility and preservation
  • Role of the primary care provider

Rates: 

  • Participants not needing CME/CE: $50
  • Participants needing CME/CE: $100
  • Email dgcgenderclinic@ohsu.edu if financial assistance is needed

Accreditation: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine is ac-credited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Credit: OHSU School of Medicine designates this other activity (live and asynchronous) for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit com-mensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Ethics CE can also be claimed.