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ForwardCOR May 5th: Beyond the Spectrum: An Orientation to Transgender and Gender Diverse Identities
This presentation will review the rational for why gender affirmative care for children and adolescents is important across medical disciplines. We will discuss developmental considerations, gender fluidity, family involvement, and psychiatric co-morbidities that can arise when working with young populations. In particular, we will introduce concepts and strategies reflecting the evolving biopsychosocial needs of gender diverse patients, including collaborative relationships with community partners.
Target Audience
Physicians, Psychologists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and Nurses specializing in Primary Care and Pediatrics.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, attendees should be able to:
- Improve understanding of gender affirming care for youth and families
- Build understanding of terms and concepts central to understanding and describing the experience of gender diverse youth
- Define the risks associated with and means of preventing gender dysphoria
- Gain appreciation for the unique experiences of gender diverse youth and their families
Additional Information
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 May COR Announcement.pdf | 224.31 KB |
Parking: Guests are allowed to park at:
◆ Wakefield Baptist Church: 236 Main Street, Wakefield
18 parking spaces (back 2 rows)
◆ Columbia Street/Main Street: Two municipal parking lots on Main St (behind Mary Murphy’s and Phil’s)
Absolutely no parking in the patient parking lot in the front of the building or in the staff parking garage underneath the building. Also, no parking in the lot directly in back of the building. Those spots do not belong to Thundermist and are paid for by other surrounding community businesses. Anyone parking in these spaces will be asked to move their vehicles.
Justin W. Martino-Harms PsyD
Lifespan Physician Group, Psychiatry | East Providence, RI
Jason R. Rafferty, MD, MPH, EdM
Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University
Pediatrician and Child Psychiatrist
Adolescent Healthcare Center at Hasbro Children's Hospital
Providence, RI
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 South County Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds. The Warren Alpert Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
Physicians: The Warren Alpert Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
RI Specific: This training meets the requirements set forth in RI Regulation 3.14 Prescriber Training Requirement for Best Practices Regarding Opioid Prescribing. This specific training requirement is required only once and must be completed before renewal of controlled substance registration or two (2) years (whichever is longer).
Psychologists: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is approved by the RI Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. The Alpert Medical School maintains responsibility for the program. This activity is approved for 1.25 Category 1 CE Credits. Credits available to RI licensed psychologists only.
Available Credit
- 1.25 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.
- 1.25 APAThe Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is approved by the RI Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. The Alpert Medical School maintains responsibility for the program.
- 1.25 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.