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2024 Rhode Island Trans Health Conference
REGISTRATION CLOSES MAY 30, 2024 - WALK-INS CANNOT BE ACCOMMODATED
The Rhode Island Trans Health Conference is thrilled to return to an annual offering of in-person education, resources, and shared best practices for gender affirming healthcare. This is the 7th Rhode Island Trans Health Conference dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of the transgender and gender diverse (TGD) community. The conference will provide interactive, evidenced based learning for interdisciplinary professionals across the care continuum to increase comfortability and confidence in providing quality care for all TGD individuals. In addition to didactic presentations, attendees will have opportunities to learn from practitioners with lived experience and expertise in TGD health and wellness. Running concurrently to the Provider Track, the Community Track will hold space for the TGD community and their families to learn about available resources and build affirming space to intentionally connect, learn, and embrace joy.
Target Audience
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, healthcare professionals will be better able to:
- Apply evidence-based practice guidelines and updated standards of care in their work with transgender and gender diverse (TGD) patients across the lifespan
- Identify specific challenges and barriers unique to TGD patients and ways to advocate for the TGD population in the healthcare system and beyond
- Develop an integrated practice that understands both medical and behavioral health needs and available resources for TGD patients
Session details are available here
Conference Fees
*Students: For scholarship opportunities to help cover the cost of registration, click here. Scholarships are awarded in exchange for volunteering.
Early Bird Rate | General Rate |
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| $225.00 | $250.00 | Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Physician Assistants |
| $200.00 | $225.00 | Nurses, Mental Health Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Other Behavioral Health Providers, Public Health Professionals, Fellows |
| $50.00 | $75.00 | Community Health Workers, Residents, Students, School teachers |
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8:30 - 9:00 am | Registration & Coffee | |||||
9:00 - 10:00 am | Welcome & Keynote Roberts Hall Auditorium Celebrate Who You Are. Keep Doing What You Do! Willy Chang Wilkinson, MPH (he/him) | |||||
10:00 - 10:15 am | 15 minute break | |||||
10:15 - 11:00 am | Roberts Hall | Foundations of Gender Diversity & Affirming Care | Forman Theatre | Gender Euphoria and Queer Joy: Tapping into the Positive | Sapinsley Hall | Update on Legal Issues in Transgender Health Care Access - Shield Laws and Beyond |
Ayiti-Carmel Maharaj-Best, MD (she/her) | Allie Scheer, LICSW (they/them) & Denise Crooks, LICSW (she/her) | Polly Crozier, Esq. (she/her) | ||||
11:00 - 11:10 am | 10 minutes break | |||||
11:10 - 11:55 am | Roberts Hall | Overview of HIV/STI Prevention for Nonbinary and Gender Diverse Individuals in Rhode Island | Forman Theatre | Empowering Intimacy: Navigating Supportive Conversations in Trans Relationships | Sapinsley Hall | Gender Identity, Hypermobility, and Neurodiversity |
Philip A. Chan, MD (he/him) | Nikole Barnes, LICSW (she/her) & Elyana Kadish, MA (she/her) | Marisa Bergfield, PsyD (she/they) | ||||
11:55 - 12:05 pm | 10 minutes break | |||||
12:05 - 12:50 pm | Roberts Hall | Bridging the gap: Navigating the Transition from Pediatric to Adult Care | Forman Theatre | ◊ Considerations for Trans Healthcare Providers Working with Trans Patients | Sapinsley Hall | Cultivating Affirming Treatment for LGBTQIA+ Folks with Eating Disorders |
Ariel Frey-Vogel, MD, MAT (she/her) & Mandy Coles, MD, MAT (she/her) | Luke "Tt" Patrick King, LICSW (he/they) | Jamie Bushell, MS (they/them) & Jamie Dannenberg, MS, RD, LDN (she/they) | ||||
12:50 - 1:05 pm | 15 minute break | |||||
1:05 - 2:05 pm | SECOND LUNCH DONOVAN | |||||
2:05 - 2:50 pm | Roberts Hall | The Intersection of Cancer Genetics and Trans/Nonbinary Healthcare | Forman Theatre | Adapting Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Curricula for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Youth & Caregivers | Sapinsley Hall | Perinatal Care for Trans and Non-Binary Patients: Experiences and Best Practices |
Katherine (Katie) Crawford, MS, CGC (she/her) | Alaina Baker, PsyD (she/her) | Elliot Harrison-Lee, MPH (he/him) | ||||
2:50 - 3:00 pm | 10 minute break | |||||
3:00 - 3:45 pm | Roberts Hall | Procedures in the Care of Transgender Youth | Forman Theatre | Trans Self-Compassion & Shame Resilience for Radical Healing | Sapinsley Hall | Providing Trans Inclusive Palliative and Hospice Care: Practical Skills for All Clinicians |
Kate Millington, MD (she/her) | addyson tucker, PsyD (they/them) | Alexis Drutchas, MD (she/her) & Ramón Rodriguez, MD (he/him) | ||||
3:45 - 4:00 pm | 15 minute break | |||||
4:00 - 5:00 pm | Provider Track Town Hall & Closing Sapinsley Auditorium Jaye Watts, LICSW (he/him) & Michele Paliotta, LICSW (she/her) | |||||
- How much walking will I need to do?
- Who can I ask for help if I need assistance?
- Conference Volunteers and Rhode Island College Security will be available to assist at all times. To contact security to ask for transportation between buildings, please call 401-456-8888. To report an accessibility concern or discuss accessibility issues that are not related to transportation between buildings, please contact Brown CME at cme@brown.edu
- What are the bathrooms like?
- On the day of the conference, all bathrooms will be labeled as “All Gender Restrooms.” There are both single stall and multi stall bathrooms across the campus. Many restrooms are accessible to those who use mobility supports such as wheelchairs and walkers; however, there are no adult-sized hygiene tables at Rhode Island College. Participants who need support with hygiene should plan with this in mind.
- Will I need to climb stairs?
- There are elevators wherever stairs are required to get between locations.
- Where can I find water?
- Rhode Island College has water-bottle filling stations across the campus. There will also be water bottles available throughout the day.
- What is the food like?
- There will be coffee and snacks in the morning, a hot lunch, and cookies in the afternoon. Lunch will include gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian options.
- What are the transportation options to get to the event?
- Rhode Island College has ample free parking and is accessible via RIPTA bus. The conference is able to provide RIPTA bus passes for Community Track attendees who are unable to obtain their own transportation. Please complete the questions on registration about this and we will contact you.
- Is interpretation available?
- ASL interpretation will be available. Any conference participants who will need ASL interpretation are encouraged to arrive at the beginning of registration to facilitate easy creation of a plan for the day with the interpretation team. It is vital that participants who know they will need ASL communicate this need during sign-up, so that we can find enough interpreters to match the need.
- Are printed materials available?
- Printed versions of presentation slides are available upon request, in notes-format, large print, high-contrast, or any combination of those options. Please indicate this need upon sign-up.
- Can I use my screen reader to access presentation slides?
- Electronic copies of presentation slides will also be made available via shareable link and thumb drive for participants who use screen readers. It is vital this need is communicated at sign-up in order to ensure we have the correct number of copies of the format you need. These slides will not be shared until the morning of the conference, and participants who need this support are encouraged to arrive at the beginning of registration time to ensure they have adequate download and set-up time.
- Can I bring my service animal?
- Service animals are welcome at the conference. Service animals are expected to follow all commands of their handlers while on Rhode Island College property, and to wear appropriate gear relevant to the service performed. Service animals may be relieved in grassy areas and should be cleaned up after appropriately. In the event of severe weather, please contact Brown CME at cme@brown.edu for support in planning how to most easily manage the needs of both service animal and handler.
- Where can I go if I need to pump?
- It is our goal to ensure a safe and comfortable place for people who are lactating to pump. While we are not yet sure where this space will be located, there will be a pre-identified lactation room. Please follow up with any conference volunteer for support locating and accessing this space.
Providence, RI
Private Practice
Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and the Rhode Island College Schools of Social Work and Nursing. The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
MOC Points  | |
| Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up 5.75 medical knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credit claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit. |
Licensed Mental Health Counselors: This activity has been approved by the Rhode Island Mental Health Counselors Association for 5.75 credits.
- If you are claiming LMHC credit, please select "participation" as your credit type.
Nurses: This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
Social Workers: This activity has been approved as Continuing Education for Social Work by the Rhode Island College School of Social Work, Continuing Education in Social Work to offer 5.75 CEUs. Social Workers should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. |  |
Credit Designation
Psychologists: Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. This program offers 5.75 continuing education credits for psychologists.
Available Credit
- 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 5.75 ANCCThis continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Northeast Multistate Division, an accredited provider by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
- 5.75 APA
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
In support of improving patient care, Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
- 5.75 AttendanceParticipants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.
- 5.75 Participation
Price
REGISTRATION CLOSES MAY 30, 2024 - WALK-INS CANNOT BE ACCOMMODATED
*Students: For scholarship opportunities to help cover the cost of registration, click here.
Early Bird Rate | General Rate |
|
|---|---|---|
| $225.00 | $250.00 | Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Physician Assistants |
| $200.00 | $225.00 | Nurses, Mental Health Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Other Behavioral Health Providers, Public Health Professionals, Fellows |
| $50.00 | $75.00 | Community Health Workers, Residents, Students, School teachers |
Please notify the Brown CME Office in writing at least 72 hours prior to the conference to request reasonable accommodations.
Please notify the Brown CME Office in writing at least 72 hours prior to the conference of any severe allergies.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations/substitutions must be made in writing to the Brown CME Office at least two weeks before the conference. A $25.00 administrative fee will be charged for all refunds (no refunds for “no shows”). There will be no additional charge for substitutions. This conference is subject to change or cancellation.
For More Information, Contact Brown Continuing Medical Education | E: CME@Brown.edu | Website: www.cme.med.brown.edu