- Level Foundation
- Duration 7 hours
- Course by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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The course is a comprehensive set of didactic lectures surveying fundamentals of transgender medical and surgical treatment. The material is meant to provide the student with core knowledge that is essential for current primary care providers caring for transgender patients. There are 10 modules led by the expert clinical faculty from the pioneering Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery, located within the Mount Sinai Health System and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. The course begins with an introduction to frame the sea change that has taken place in the current medical practice of transgender health care. Subsequent modules allow individuals to learn key elements necessary to provide quality transgender medical care. As a whole, the modules provide an opportunity to develop a knowledgeable approach to behavioral health, primary care, hormone therapy, and the surgical options. Module 1: Introduction - Joshua D Safer Module 2: Making the Determination - Hansel Arroyo Module 3: Primary Care for Transgender Women - Zil Goldstein Module 4: Primary Care for Transgender Men - Zil Goldstein Module 5: What are the Essential Strategies to Transgender Hormone Therapy? - Joshua D Safer Module 6: Initiation and Maintenance of Hormones for the Trans Masculine Patient - Joshua D Safer Module 7: Initiation and Maintenance of Hormones for the Trans Feminine Patient -Joshua D Safer Module 8: Transgender Surgery: Chest & Face - Bella K Avanessian Module 9: Transmasculine Genital Surgery - Bella K Avanessian Module 10: Transfeminine Genital Surgery - Bella K AvanessianModules
Introduction
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Readings
- Presenter Bios
- Course Objectives
- Glossary
- Terms
Why has the Establishment Approach to Transgender Medical Care Changed?
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Assignment
- Quiz for Module 1
1
Videos
- Welcome Video & Module 1
1
Readings
- Learning Objectives for Module 1
Making the Determination
1
Assignment
- Quiz for Module 2
1
Videos
- Video for Module 2
1
Readings
- Learning Objectives for Module 2
Primary Care for Transgender Women
1
Assignment
- Quiz for Module 3
1
Videos
- Video for Module 3
1
Readings
- Learning Objectives for Module 3
Primary Care for Transgender Men
1
Assignment
- Quiz for Module 4
1
Videos
- Video for Module 4
1
Readings
- Learning Objectives for Module 4
What are the Essential Strategies to Transgender Hormone Therapy?
1
Assignment
- Quiz for Module 5
1
Videos
- Video for Module 5
1
Readings
- Learning Objectives for Module 5
Initiation and Maintenance of Hormones for the Trans Masculine Patient
1
Assignment
- Quiz for Module 6
1
Videos
- Video for Module 6
1
Readings
- Learning Objectives for Module 6
Initiation and Maintenance of Hormones for the Trans Feminine Patient
1
Assignment
- Quiz for Module 7
1
Videos
- Video for Module 7
1
Readings
- Learning Objectives for Module 7
Transgender Surgery: Chest & Face
1
Assignment
- Quiz for Module 8
1
Videos
- Video for Module 8
1
Readings
- Learning Objectives for Module 8
Transmasculine Genital Surgery
1
Assignment
- Quiz for Module 9
1
Videos
- Video for Module 9
1
Readings
- Learning Objectives for Module 9
Transfeminine Genital Surgery
1
Assignment
- Quiz for Module 10
1
Videos
- Video for Module 10
1
Readings
- Learning Objectives for Module 10
Auto Summary
This foundational course, "Transgender Medicine for General Medical Providers," offers a comprehensive overview of transgender medical and surgical treatments, aimed at primary care providers. Led by expert faculty from the Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery at Mount Sinai, the course covers key aspects such as behavioral health, hormone therapy, and surgical options through 10 detailed modules. With a total duration of 420 minutes, learners can subscribe on Coursera to gain essential knowledge for delivering quality care to transgender patients. Ideal for healthcare professionals looking to enhance their practice in transgender health.

Joshua D Safer, MD