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From Classroom to Operating Room: Addressing Shortcomings in Gender Affirmation Surgical Education
Samuel G Robinson;
Alireza Hamidian Jahromi
ABSTRACT
The prevalence of American youth identifying as transgender has doubled in the past five years, emphasizing the crucial role of gender affirmation surgery (GAS) in treating gender dysphoria. However, the current healthcare infrastructure faces challenges in meeting the escalating demand for GAS interventions. Transgender and gender diverse (TGGD) patients encounter barriers, including travel and extended waitlists for specialized surgeons. This article highlights the insufficient exposure to GAS in medical education, spanning from medical students to attending surgeons, and examines the uneven distribution of GAS providers across specialties. The absence of formal training and board certification compounds the issue, urging a comprehensive reevaluation of medical education to ensure quality care for the expanding TGGD population.
Citation
Please cite as:
Robinson SG, Hamidian Jahromi A
From Classroom to Operating Room: Addressing Shortcomings in Gender Affirmation Surgical Education