Introduction to LGBT Health Care
February 20, 2015
Purpose
The purpose of this workshop series is to equip physicians with the knowledge and skills to provide culturally competent and
sensitive health care to LGBT individuals. In the first of this series of workshops, physicians will gain an understanding of
LGBT-related terminology, health disparities faced by LGBT individuals, and the ways in which these disparities can be
addressed appropriately in the context of the doctor-patient relationship. The second workshop will delve deeper into doctorpatient communication while also exploring the concept of inclusivity and the practices that physicians can implement in their
offices, hospitals, and other health care settings. Finally, the third workshop will focus on providing physicians with a basic
understanding of transgender health care and the ways in which they can provide or refer patients for services that meet the
patients’ individual needs. At the end of the workshop series, it is expected that participants will have a foundational
understanding of LGBT health care and will be empowered with the knowledge and skills to implement what they have learned
into their clinical practice.
Target Audience
This activity was developed largely for primary care physicians; however, it is open to physicians in other fields of medical
practice who are interested in this topic.
Activity Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participants should be able to:
1) Define the spectrum of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression
2) Describe common health issues faced by the LGBT populations
3) Define how different areas of expertise can come together to work on LGBT health disparity
4) Formulate multifactorial solutions to multipart puzzles
5) Take a complete medical history for an LGBTQIA individual in culturally competent manner, addressing health disparities
faced by these groups of patients
6) Apply strategies to make the attendees’ workplace more inclusive to LGBTQIA patients
7) Provide appropriate care and/or referral for transgender patients across their lifespan
Accreditation Statement
The University of California, Irvine School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical
Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement
The University of California, Irvine School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1
Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
California Assembly Bill 1195
This activity is in compliance with California Assembly Bill 1195, which requires continuing medical education activities with
patient care components to include curriculum in the subjects of cultural and linguistic competency. For specific information
regarding Bill 1195 and definitions of cultural and linguistic competency, please visit the CME website at www.cme.uci.edu.
Faculty List
Dr. Lynn Hunt, MD, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, University of California Irvine School of Medicine
Dr. Ward Carpenter, MD, Director of Primary Care Services, LA LGBT Center
Lyle Cook, PA, Transgender Health Program Medical Director, St. John’s Well Child & Family Center
Agenda
8:30-9:00
Registration and Breakfast
9:00-9:50
Opening Ceremony
Introduction of Conference Planning Committee
Thank You to Sponsors and Donors
Keynote Speaker
10:00-11:20
Workshop 1
General LGBT-Related Terminology
Disparities and Needs of LGBTQIA Patients
Patient Panel
Dr. Lynn Hunt, MD, UCI School of Medicine
OC LGBT Center
11:30-12:50
Workshop 2
Inclusive Clinical Practice for LGBT Patients
Dr. Ward Carpenter, MD
LA LGBT Center
1:00-2:20
Lunch/ Organization Fair
2:20-3:50
Workshop 3
Transgender Health Care Basics
Lyle Cook, PA
St. John's Well Child and Family Care
4:00-5:30
Closing Speaker
Closing Ceremony
Thank You to Sponsors and Donors
Presentation of Awards
Announcement Regarding the Social
Acknowledgement of Financial Support
This student-organized conference was funded through the support of the following donors: University of California Irvine
School of Medicine, Keck School of Medicine of USC Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Graduate Student Government of USC,
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, and Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science.
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