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2026 Rhode Island Trans Health Conference
REGISTRATION CLOSES MAY 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET - WALK-INS CANNOT BE ACCOMMODATED
This is the 9th 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, evidence-based learning for interdisciplinary professionals across the care continuum to increase 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
This conference is designed for physicians, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, psychologists, physician assistants, social workers, medical students, residents, fellows, public health workers, community health workers, educators, licensed mental health care providers, and allied members of the healthcare team who care for transgender and gender diverse patients.
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
Conference Fees
General Rate |
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|---|---|
| $250.00 | Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Physician Assistants |
| $225.00 | Nurses, Mental Health Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Other Behavioral Health Providers, Public Health Professionals, Fellows |
| $75.00 | Community Health Workers, Residents, Students, School teachers |
Student scholarships to attend the conference are awarded in exchange for volunteering on the conference day. This is a limited opportunity reserved for current students.
For student scholarship opportunities to help cover the cost of registration, please click the link below.
The Rhode Island Trans Health Conference is provided by The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
- 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 [email protected]
- 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 [email protected] 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.
Faculty
Jordan McWhite, CCHW, NCMA (Keynote) (he/him)
Social Work Department
Hasbro Children's Hospital
Brown University Health
Providence, RI
Public Health Professional
Providence, RI
Clinical Social Worker
Brown University Health
Providence, RI
Clinical Social Worker
Providence, RI
Noah V. Lupica, MD (he/him)
Pediatrician
Thundermist Health Center
West Warwick, RI
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Pediatrics
Bradley Hospital & Hasbro Children's Hospital
Lisa Rodriguez-Ross, Esq.
Staff Attorney
GLAD Law
Boston, MA
Family Nurse Practitioner
Brown University Health
Providence, RI
Planning Committee
Clinical Social Work
Hasbro Children’s Hospital
Rhode Island College School of Social Work
Providence, RI
Gray Babbs, MPH, PhD (he/him)
Brown University School of Public Health
Providence, RI
Christopher Bayston, MD, MSc (they/them)
Brown University
Providence, RI
Wendy Becker, PhD (she/her)
Rhode Island College School of Social Work
Providence, RI
Jason Berkowitz, MPH (he/him)
Brown School of Public Health
Mass General Brigham
Providence, RI; Boston, MA
Matthew Boudreau (he/him)
Rhode Island Department of Health
Providence, RI
Samuel Diaz, MD (he/him)
Brown University
Providence, RI
Justin DiLibero, DNP, APRN, CCRN, CCNS, ACCNS-AG, CNE, FCNS
Rhode Island College School of Nursing
Providence, RI
Logan England, LICSW (he/him)
PVD Psych
Providence, RI
Misha Fan
Thundermist Health Center
Providence, RI
Kira Keenan, MeD, LICSW (she/her)
Private Practice
Providence, RI
Michelle King (she/her)
Brown University Continuing Medical Education Office
Providence, RI
Noah V. Lupica, MD (he/him)
Thundermist Health Center
West Warwick, RI
Jennifer Maloney (she/her)
Brown University Continuing Medical Education Office
Providence, RI
Kimberly Page, RN (she/her)
Thundermist Health Center
Providence, RI
Julia Schulkers, FNP-C
Brown University Health
Providence, RI
Wholehearted Psych
Physicians
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Additional credit types are being sought; check back for updates.
Available Credit
- 4.50 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.
- 4.50 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.
Price
REGISTRATION CLOSES May 24th, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET - WALK-INS CANNOT BE ACCOMMODATED
For student scholarship opportunities to help cover the cost of registration, please click the link below:
Scholarships are awarded in exchange for volunteering.
General Rate |
|
|---|---|
| $250.00 | Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Physician Assistants |
| $225.00 | Nurses, Mental Health Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Other Behavioral Health Providers, Public Health Professionals, Fellows |
| $75.00 | Community Health Workers, Residents, Students, School teachers |
Please notify the Brown CME Office in writing at least 10 business days (5/20/26) before the conference to request reasonable accommodations.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations/substitutions must be made in writing to the Brown CME Office at least two weeks before the conference, by 5/16/26 11:59 PM ET. A $75.00 administrative fee will be charged for all refunds (no administrative fee for cancellation of tier 3 level registration before 5/16/26; 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 with 'RI Trans Health Conference' in the subject line to [email protected]