LGBTQ/SGM Dermatology
An American Academy of Dermatology
Expert Resource Group
Serving Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) / Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) patients via advocacy and physician education
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Upcoming Events
LGBT Health Workforce Conference
April 21-23, 2022
virtual attendance available
Belfer Research Building, 413 East 69th Street, NYC, NY
Abstracts due jan 1, 2022
2021 Leadership Awards Application due dec 1, 2021
The LGBT Health Workforce Conference is the largest and most well known national LGBT health workforce conference in the United States held annually in New York City. The conference provides an overview of up-to-date practices (climate, educational, research, and clinical) in preparing the health care workforce to address the health concerns and disparities of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities.
This conference is designed for health professionals (M.D., D.O., P.A.-C., R.N., N.P., D.D., social workers, psychologists, etc.), educators, and students (pre-health professions, professional schools, and graduate), but all interested are invited to attend. CME credit will be available.
Past Events
2021 Annaul ERG Meeting password: QkG.9=?+
LGBTQ Dermatology Resident Panel 2021
Educational Materials
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How to enroll patients in iPLEDGE
Link to article (JAAD): https://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(21)00159-6/
"Navigating iPLEDGE enrollment for transgender and gender-diverse patients: a guide for providing culturally competent care"
Free CME Training in LGBTQIA+ Patient Centered Care
The National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center has teamed up with the Human Rights Campaign and The Center for Affiliated Learning (The CAL) to offer online, on-demand CME accredited LGBTQIA+ training options. Training topics include:
Introduction to LGBTQIA+ Health
Effective Communication with LGBTQIA+ Patients
Collecting Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Data
Gender Minority Health
Behavioral Health Care
LGBTQIA+ Youth
LGBTQIA+ Older Adults
LGBTQIA+ People of Color
HIV and STI Treatment and Prevention/PrEP
Sexual Minority Women
Organizational Change
Reproductive Health
Diabetes and Heart Health
These training options include both interactive eLearning courses and recorded webinars.
How to register for courses from the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center: link
For information on how to register courses on the CAL, click here: link. If you have any questions or need help with registration, email calhelp@armsinc.org.
YouTube series...coming soon!
Featured Articles
How to enroll transgender/SGM patients in iPLEDGE
A concise guideline for physicians and patients being enrolled in iPLEDGE.
Link to article (JAAD): https://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(21)00159-6/
"Navigating iPLEDGE enrollment for transgender and gender-diverse patients: a guide for providing culturally competent care"
American Academy of Dermatology Association Statement on Legislative Interference in Health Care for Transgender Patients
Statement from AADA President Kenneth J. Tomecki, MD, FAAD
Link to article (AAD): https://www.aad.org/news/legislative-interference-health-care-transgender-patients
ROSEMONT, Ill. (June 1, 2021) — The American Academy of Dermatology Association strongly opposes recent efforts by state legislatures to restrict physicians’ ability to provide care to transgender youths. Legislation such as the bill enacted this spring in Arkansas as well as those proposed in several other states are a dangerous intrusion by government into medical decision-making.
The AADA recognizes the dignity and identity of transgender individuals and advocates for dermatologists’ ability to provide therapy and procedures that help the mental and physical well-being of these and all patients. Evidence has shown that transgender individuals who are forced to forgo gender-affirming care face an increased risk of mental health disorders including substance abuse disorders, and have higher rates of suicide.
Transgender and gender-diverse individuals can benefit greatly from medical and surgical gender-affirming treatments. These treatments are often medically necessary for the health and well-being of these patients and are not to be considered as cosmetic or elective.
Decisions about care should remain within the confines of the physician-patient relationship, guided by strong medical evidence and the best interests of the individual patient.
Sexual Orientation Disparities in Risk Factors for Adverse COVID
Compared with people who are heterosexual, people who are lesbian, gay, or bisexual have higher rates of health conditions associated with serious COVID-19 illness.
Link to article (CDC): "Sexual orientation disparities in risk factors for adverse COVID-19 related outcomes, by race/ethnicity – behavioral risk factor surveillance system, United States, 2017-2019"
AMA to states: Stop interfering in health care of transgender children
Link to article (AMA): "AMA to states: Stop interfering in health care of transgender children"
Opportunities
GALDA Mentorship Program
Recruiting mentors (!) and mentees
The Gay and Lesbian Dermatology Association (GALDA) Mentorship program seeks to connect residents and early career dermatologists with experienced board-certified dermatologists to provide advanced clinical training, promotion of leadership skills, and/or encouragement of research endeavors. The program will provide up to $1500 to the mentee to reimburse housing and travel expenses associated with the mentorship experience. Mentorships are typically 1-2 weeks in duration.
After a mentee applies and the proposal is approved by the GALDA mentorship committee, the requested mentor will be contacted to consider and approve the request. After approval, the mentor will be connected with the mentee to coordinate dates and other details. The mentor should be willing to provide a meaningful and educational experience for the mentee. The mentee will submit a summary of the experience after completion for inclusion in our newsletter.
Link to application: link
Mentors: email mentorship@glderm.org to be added as a mentor!
Mentees: eligibility is as follows-
• Applicant must be a dermatology resident in training or less than 3 years out of residency
• Applicants must be a current member of GALDA
• Prior recipients are not eligible
• Selection is based on the applicant’s interest and availability of a suitable mentor
• US residents only at this time
Residents: Get Involved!
If you are a current or incoming dermatology resident and would like to get more involved with the ERG community, coordinate, and/or connect with other residents on projects and the like, please email Cory Kosche (cory.kosche@ucsf.edu)
Previous Opportunities
[PAST] Recruiting Medical Student Liaison & Resident Liaison!
UPDATE: We have extended the deadline to Mon, July 26th at 12 pm for the medical student and resident representatives to our AAD LGBTQ/SGM ERG executive board! Applications should be emailed to klint.peebles@gmail.com.
Hi everyone,
I hope this message finds each of you doing well and enjoying the summer!
It’s time for us to select our next medical student and resident representatives to our AAD LGBTQ/SGM ERG executive board! Details regarding both positions are outlined below. The 1-year terms will begin in August 2021. Any individual who will be a student or resident for the 2021-2022 academic year is welcome to apply!
We wish to sincerely thank our outgoing resident and student leaders, Andrew Park and James Pathoulas, respectively. They have each done an extraordinary job over this past year, particularly during the COVID19 pandemic, and have left an incredible energy with our group. We can't wait to see their ongoing contributions to LGBTQ/SGM health in our ERG, the AAD, and beyond.
To apply, please submit a statement of interest of no more than 300 words in addition to a copy of your CV. Your statement of interest should also include a vision for your participation in our work, particularly as it relates to concerns faced by medical students or dermatology residents (depending on the position you are applying for) in LGBTQ/SGM health and dermatology.
Applications should be emailed to klint.peebles@gmail.com no later than 8 PM EST Saturday, July 24!
Please remember to designate STUDENT or RESIDENT within the subject line of your email AND in the file names for your CV and statement of interest.
Brief description of the positions:
# Medical Student Liaison:
The medical student liaison to the board is a non-voting, informal position appointed and disappointed by the executive board at the board’s discretion.
Roles of the medical student liaison include, but are not limited to, disseminating a periodic ERG newsletter to the membership, acting as an ambassador of the ERG and its mission to other medical students, developing a database of mentoring opportunities for medical students interested in LGBTQ/SGM health, and advising the board on concerns facing LGBTQ/SGM-identified medical students in their training and career development.
The medical student liaison will also be tasked with developing and maintaining the ERG’s website in conjunction with the other members of the board.
Resident Representative to the Board:
The resident representative to the board is a voting position appointed by the executive board. Roles of the resident representative include, but are not limited to, functioning as the liaison between the executive board and broader ERG and dermatology residents, functioning as an ambassador of the ERG and its mission to other residents, assisting the board in its efforts to promote LGBTQ/SGM health issues, and advising the board on issues and concerns facing LGBTQ/SGM-identified dermatology residents in training and broader structural competency efforts in graduate medical education.
Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. We look forward to receiving your application!
- AAD LGBTQ/SGM ERG Leadership*
About Us
In 2017, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) LGBTQ/SGM Health Expert Resource Group (ERG) was founded with the following mission: to facilitate communication and collaboration among dermatologists with an interest in promoting LGBTQ/SGM health.
Link to the AAD’s position statement on sexual and gender minority (SGM) health in dermatology: link (approved on March 4, 2019)
Who We Serve
We are serving LGBTQ/SGM patients with dermatologic concerns through advocacy and education of physicians about their specific needs
We are serving dermatologists interested in LGBTQ/SGM health and LGBTQ/SGM-identified dermatologists by providing opportunities for networking and mentoring as well as collaboration on research, education, and advocacy projects
We are serving the AAD by providing a visible group of dermatologists who are experts in LGBTQ/SGM dermatology and can serve as a resource for physicians inside and outside of the AAD
Meet the Team
Dr. Klint Peebles
Co-chair
of the AAD EERG on LGBTQ/SGM Health
Dr. Erica Dommasch
Co-chair
of the AAD ERG on LGBTQ/SGM Health
Dr. Howa Yeung
Vice-chair
of the AAD ERG on LGBTQ/SGM Health
Dr. Matt Mansh
Secretary
of the AAD ERG on LGBTQ/SGM Health
Dr. Cory Kosche
Resident Representative
for the AAD ERG on LGBTQ/SGM Health
Jordan Said
Co-Medical Student Liaison
of the AAD ERG on LGBTQ/SGM Health
Julia Gao
Co-Medical Student Liaison
of the AAD ERG on LGBTQ/SGM Health
Contact us
LGBTQ Dermatology Resident Panel 2021
Now Past!
Monday, October 25, 2021
9:00 PM EST
6:00 PM PST
| Zoom link: | After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
| Note: | Personal information will NOT be shared. |
Past Events
Annual ERG Meeting
April 24, 2021
| When: | Saturday, April 24th, 2021 |
| Time: | 11:00AM - 1:00PM EST |
| Format: | Virtual |
| Register: | Registration link |
| Zoom link: | After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
| Note: | This meeting is NOT part of VMX and does not require VMX registration in order to attend. The meeting is open to everyone! Spread the word! Feel free to come and go as needed. |
| NEW: recording | Zoom recording (password: QkG.9=?+) |
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Agenda
| Speaker | Title |
|---|---|
| ERG Executive Board | Welcome & Introduction, Review of Key Activities and Accomplishments, Initiatives for Coming Year, Diversity & Inclusion |
| Dr. Jack Resneck | Perspectives and Updates from the American Medical Association: Advocacy and Engagement, Legislative Initiatives |
| Dr. Josephine Nguyen | Addressing Health Disparities in the Administration; Equity in the COVID19 Task Force |
| Dr. Dirk Elston, Dr. Jane Grant-Kels, JAAD staff | LGBTQ/SGM Engagement and JAAD; Review of DEI Initiatives and Engagement with Stakeholders on Research and Publication |
| Dr. Lauren Abern and Miles Harris, FNP | Contraception for Dermatologists; A Deeper Dive and Q&A |
| Dr. Klint Peebles | iPLEDGE Updates and AAD's work |
| Medical Students and Residents | Mini Symposium on LGBTQ/SGM Health in Dermatology: Medical Student / Resident Abstract Presentations |
VMX Symposium
April 23, 2021
LGBTQ/SGM Health in Dermatology: Updates and Pearls in a Changing Landscape
| What: | Live Q&A session |
| When: | Friday, April 23, 2021 |
| Time: | 3:00PM - 4:00PM EST // 2-3PM CST |
| What: | The session will begin with a brief overview of the AAD LGBTQ/SGM ERG followed by a rapid fire summary of each talk. The rest of the session will be open Q&A! |
| Notes: | You MUST be registered to attend the VMX meeting through AAD in order to access the on-demand talks and to attend the Live Q&A session. |
VMX registration: link
Faculty talks/lectures available ON DEMAND starting at 9:00AM EST /// 8:00AM CST on Friday, April 23rd. The content will be accessible until July 12
List of Talks
| Speaker | Talk |
|---|---|
| Dr. Matt Mansh | Skin Cancer in Sexual and Gender Minorities |
| Dr. Howa Yeung | Acne in Gender Diverse Persons |
| Dr. Erica Dommasch | Hair Removal: Review and Updates in Transgender Health |
| Dr. Klint Peebles | Overview of Sexual and Gender Minority Health Policy |
| Dr. Lauren Abern | Contraception Pearls for Transgender and Nonbinary Patients Assigned Female at Birth |
| Dr. Lauren Meshkov Bonati | Transgender Aesthetics |
| Dr. Carrie Kovarik | HPV in the LGBTQ/SGM Population |
| Dr. Ronda Farah | Minimally Invasive Procedures in Dermatologic Gender Care: What You Need to Know |