HSC students, faculty invited to attend Transitioning 101: A Panel Discussion on Gender Confirmation

The WVU School of Medicine's Surgical Interest Group and Student Healthcare Alliance for Promoting Equality invite the Health Sciences community to attend Transitioning 101: A Panel Discussion on Gender Confirmation.

The event takes place on Thursday, November 5, from noon to 2 p.m. via Zoom.

Topics and panelists for the event include:

  • Trans-101 (pronouns and definitions), Dr. Geolani Dy, Urology, Oregon Health & Science University
  • Genital Gender Affirming Surgery, Dr. Geolani Dy, Urology, Oregon Health & Science University
  • Hormonal Replacement, Dr. Jessica Perini, Endocrinology, WVU
  • Top Surgery, Dr. Jack Gelman, Plastic Surgery, WVU
  • Psychiatric Issues and Concerns, Dr. Bridget Skidmore, WVU
  • ENT (vocal surgery, Adam’s apple reduction, facial aesthetics), Dr. Jeffson Chung, WVU
  • Patient Testimonial
  • Panel discussion and Q&A from the students

Please email the WVU Surgical Interest Group to receive a registration link through Zoom that will be emailed to you the week of the event.