Transgender and Gender Diverse Individuals: Considerations in Procedural Dermatology
Course Description
Webinar held live on Monday, June 28. The focus of this session is to better enable procedural dermatologists to provide medically appropriate, culturally sensitive and culturally humble care to transgender and gender minority persons. Core concepts and terminology in gender diverse health care will be covered, as well as the role of procedural dermatology in gender affirmation along with management of complications of gender affirming care. The session will conclude with a panel discussion of pearls and pitfalls when providing care for this unique population as well as resources for building further knowledge and skills.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Webinar held live on Monday, June 28. The focus of this session is to better enable procedural dermatologists to provide medically appropriate, culturally sensitive and culturally humble care to transgender and gender minority persons. Core concepts and terminology in gender diverse health care will be covered, as well as the role of procedural dermatology in gender affirmation along with management of complications of gender affirming care. The session will conclude with a panel discussion of pearls and pitfalls when providing care for this unique population as well as resources for building further knowledge and skills.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Define and apply appropriate terminology used for characterizing the gender diverse and transgender populations and describe basic demographics.
- Discuss general and dermatologic health disparities impacting the gender minority population and outline approaches to establishing a safe space for affirming care for these individuals.
- Outline the dermatologic management of gender diverse individuals with an emphasis on procedural affirmation, including hair removal, facial and body contouring, neurotoxins, and soft tissue augmentation.
Event Presenter(s)
Karan Lal, MD
Moderator
Dr. Karan Lal is a board-certified dermatologist trained from the University of Massachusetts, the first DO resident at the institution. He stayed after residency to complete a rigorous pediatric dermatology fellowship where he worked under Epidermolysis Bullosa expert Karen Wiss MD and gained experience in vascular lesions, genodermatoses, pediatric laser, and pediatric dermatologic surgery.
Moderator
Dr. Karan Lal is a board-certified dermatologist trained from the University of Massachusetts, the first DO resident at the institution. He stayed after residency to complete a rigorous pediatric dermatology fellowship where he worked under Epidermolysis Bullosa expert Karen Wiss MD and gained experience in vascular lesions, genodermatoses, pediatric laser, and pediatric dermatologic surgery.
Klint Peebles, MD
Moderator
Dr. Peebles is a board-certified dermatologist with Kaiser Permanente, Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group in Washington, DC, and suburban Maryland. Areas of clinical focus include complex medical dermatology, with an emphasis on autoimmune connective tissue and immunobullous disorders, as well as anogenital dermatology and anal dysplasia. Other areas of interest include healthcare policy and legislation, particularly regarding equitable access to gender-affirming care and access to minimally invasive affirmation procedures, as well as the intersections of public health, climate justice, and animal welfare.
Moderator
Dr. Peebles is a board-certified dermatologist with Kaiser Permanente, Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group in Washington, DC, and suburban Maryland. Areas of clinical focus include complex medical dermatology, with an emphasis on autoimmune connective tissue and immunobullous disorders, as well as anogenital dermatology and anal dysplasia. Other areas of interest include healthcare policy and legislation, particularly regarding equitable access to gender-affirming care and access to minimally invasive affirmation procedures, as well as the intersections of public health, climate justice, and animal welfare.
Lauren Bonati, MD
Panelist
Dr. Lauren Meshkov Bonati is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained dermatologic surgeon who specializes in cosmetic and laser procedures, Mohs micrographic surgery, and medical dermatology. Dr. Bonati was selected for advanced fellowship training in cosmetics, lasers, and Mohs micrographic surgery at SkinCare Physicians in Boston, MA, the longest established program of its kind in the nation.
Panelist
Dr. Lauren Meshkov Bonati is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained dermatologic surgeon who specializes in cosmetic and laser procedures, Mohs micrographic surgery, and medical dermatology. Dr. Bonati was selected for advanced fellowship training in cosmetics, lasers, and Mohs micrographic surgery at SkinCare Physicians in Boston, MA, the longest established program of its kind in the nation.
Erica Dommasch, MD, MPH
Panelist
Dr. Dommasch is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in the Boston, MA area. She is also an Assistant Professor in Dermatology at Harvard Medical School.
Panelist
Dr. Dommasch is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in the Boston, MA area. She is also an Assistant Professor in Dermatology at Harvard Medical School.
Brian Ginsberg, MD
Panelist
Dr. Brian Ginsberg extends his knowledge, experience and detailed approach in cosmetic, laser and general dermatology to a wide and inclusive population. He is also an assistant clinical professor in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.
Panelist
Dr. Brian Ginsberg extends his knowledge, experience and detailed approach in cosmetic, laser and general dermatology to a wide and inclusive population. He is also an assistant clinical professor in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.
Ronda Farah, MD
Panelist
Dr. Farah is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Minnesota. She is also Director of Medical Dermatology at the University of Minnesota Health Maple Grove Clinics and the Cosmetic Lead for the University of Minnesota Health.
Panelist
Dr. Farah is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Minnesota. She is also Director of Medical Dermatology at the University of Minnesota Health Maple Grove Clinics and the Cosmetic Lead for the University of Minnesota Health.
Duration
60 minutes
Credits
CME: 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Accreditation Statement
The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ASDS designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
60 minutes
Credits
CME: 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Accreditation Statement
The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ASDS designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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