Policy to Practice: Championing Gender-Affirming Care (Live Webinar-CE)

Policy to Practice: Championing Gender-Affirming Care (Live Webinar-CE)

As gender-affirming care legislation continues to evolve, health care providers and advocates must stay informed on how to navigate these challenges while supporting transgender and non-binary youth 18 and under. This interactive training will cover recent legislation, strategies for addressing misinformation, and best practices for creating safer, affirming spaces in clinical and community settings for youth. Attendees will participate in breakout sessions where they will watch role-play simulations of real-life scenarios to learn techniques for navigating conversations with patients, families, and colleagues. Participants will leave the training with a greater understanding of best practices for advocacy, patient support, and fostering inclusive care.

Registration opens May 23, 2025.

Audience

The audience for this training includes medical professionals such as pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, and mental health specialists who work with adolescents and young adults. Additionally, psychiatrists, social workers, and other healthcare providers involved in LGBTQIA+ care would benefit from this training.

Learning Objectives

• Apply best practices to create safer, affirming spaces that enhance patient comfort and trust.
• Utilize up-to-date information to assess the effects of legislation against gender-affirming care.
• Develop communication strategies to engage in informed, supportive conversations around misinformation and legislative changes affecting LGBTQIA+ youth.
• Identify opportunities to advocate for gender-affirming care within existing regulatory frameworks, ensuring compliance while pursuing equitable care.

Speakers

Jay Kaplan, Staff Attorney, LGBTQ+ Project, Michigan ACLU

Jean Strout, Senior Staff Attorney, Legal Advocacy, National Center for Youth Law

Kamala Buchanan-Williams, Staff Attorney, Legal Advocacy, National Center for Youth Law

Susan Radzilowski, Clinical Social Worker, Child and Adolescent Gender Services, University of Michigan

Requirements for Completion

1. Sign in on time

• Sign in by 11 a.m. EDT on June 24, 2025 and attend the entire live webinar
  • SIGN INTO ZOOM USING THE SAME EMAIL YOU USED TO REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR.

2. Complete the evaluation within 1 week

• Evaluation must be completed by July 1, 2025 (the evaluation will be made available at the end of the live session).
• Letters with approved CE credits will be emailed to you within 30 days.
• Please note that CME requires an additional evaluation and credits MUST be claimed through the MiCME portal.

3. Wait for an email from AHIEvents@med.umich.edu

• You will receive an email notification that your attendance has been verified by AHI staff along with a letter of approved CE credits. Please note that attendance verification is a manual process. We appreciate your patience! As long as you meet the attendance requirement AND also complete the evaluation by the deadline above, you will receive a letter with approved CE credits within 30 days.

Continuing Education Credit

• 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
• 2 Category I entry-level CHES credits
• 2 Social Work Continuing Education Credits
• 2 Nursing Contact Hours
• Certificate of Completion

ACCME Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements: The University of Michigan Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Michigan Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Planning Committee

Terrill Bravender, MD, MPH; Aubrey Huff, MPA; Scott Mooney, MA; Isabelle Birt, MPH; Elizabeth Kuzma, PhD, RN; Susan Radzilowski, MSW

Technical Information

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Contact us at ahievents@med.umich.edu with questions.