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Beyond the Headlines: Advocacy, Policy, and the Road Ahead for Gender Affirming Care
March 27 @ 8:00 pm–9:00 pm EDT
Session Overview
This session will provide a comprehensive overview of what gender-affirming care (GAC) includes—and what it does not—for both adult and pediatric patients. Participants will gain insight into current federal policy changes and their real-world impact on patient care. Additionally, the session will explore actionable steps that physicians and public health advocates can take to address limitations on GAC at interpersonal, clinical, institutional, state, and federal levels. Through discussion and strategy-building, attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how to navigate and advocate for equitable access to GAC.
Featured Speakers
Blair Peters, MD (he/they)
Assistant Professor of Surgery at Oregon Health & Science University
Dr. Peters’ unique training background, clinical research, advocacy work and community background have established him as a leader and expert in the field of Gender-Affirming Surgery.
Alex Sheldon (they/them)
Executive Director at GLMA
Alex Sheldon is a researcher, strategist, and advocate with over 15 years of experience in the field of human rights with a concentration in LGBTQ+ rights.
Why This Matters
Physicians and public health advocates must understand what GAC actually includes (and what misinformation is being spread), how evolving federal policies impact care delivery, and what concrete actions they can take to protect and expand access. With restrictive laws, insurance barriers, and political attacks on trans healthcare escalating, this session equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools to navigate these challenges, advocate effectively, and ensure patients receive the care they need.
How to Attend
📅 Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 – 9:00 PM (ET) / 5:00 – 6:00 PM (PT)
📍 Location: Live Stream Event
🔗 Registration: Click here to register
About the Advocacy Grand Rounds
The purpose of our Advocacy Grand Rounds series is to provide physicians, medical trainees, and other health care professionals in our network with monthly trainings and courses to supplement their advocacy efforts. Members have the opportunity to obtain CME credits for specially accredited 1-hour events.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leaders in healthcare advocacy and to begin integrating electoral advocacy into your professional journey!