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AAD Annual Meeting
S033 - LGBTQ/SGM Health in Dermatology
Scientific Symposium: Essentials and Updates

Sat, March 18, 2023
1-4PM CST

LGBTQ/SGM Expert Resource Group
Annual Meeting

Sat, March 18, 2023
4:30PM-6PM CST

GALDA's Annual Networking and Social Event

Friday Evening, March 17, 2023
8:00pm - 11:00pm

• http://bngap.org/lgbthwfconf/
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Abstracts due jan 1, 20222021 Leadership Awards Application due dec 1, 2021virtual attendance available
Belfer Research Building, 413 East 69th Street, NYC, NY

LGBTQ Dermatology Resident Panel 2021

Monday, October 25, 2021
9:00 PM EST
6:00 PM PST

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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• How to enroll patients in iPLEDGE
• Free CME Training in LGBTQIA+ Patient Centered Care

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"

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Link to article: Sexual Orientation Diversity and Specialty Choice Among Graduating Allopathic Medical Students in the United States

Link to article: Treating Acne in Transgender Persons Receiving Testosterone: A Practical Guide

Link to article (JAAD): Acne Risk in Transgender and Gender Diverse Populations: A Retrospective Comparative Cohort Study

Link to article (JAAD): Androgenetic alopecia in transgender and gender diverse populations: A review of therapeutics

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"

Statement from AADA President Kenneth J. Tomecki, MD, FAAD

Link to article (AAD): https://www.aad.org/news/legislative-interference-health-care-transgender-patientsROSEMONT, 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.

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"

Link to article (AMA): "AMA to states: Stop interfering in health care of transgender children"

It is 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 2023. Any individual who will be a student or resident for the 2023-2024 academic year is welcome to apply!We wish to sincerely thank our outgoing resident and student leaders, Brian Connor, Alexander Bang, and Kanika Kamal. They have each done an extraordinary job over this past year 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.

Brief description of the positions

Medical student co-liaisons (2):

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 (1):

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.

• Resident Deadline: Fri 9/15/23

How 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 submitted no later than 11:59 PM EST on Monday, August 7!

Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. We look forward to receiving your application!

• Link to application

- AAD LGBTQ/SGM ERG Leadership

Goal of the program: To connect LGBTQIA+-identifying Dermatology applicants with LGBTQIA+ Dermatology faculty for interview preparation and mock sessions.Who can apply: Any dermatology applicant applying in the 2023-2024 cycle who identifies under the LGBTQIA+ umbrellaHow to apply: Please provide a 100 word statement of interest and attach your CV in the application below. We would love to have as many students as possible, however this is based on faculty available.Timeline: Applications are due on Monday, August 21st at 11:59pm EST. You will be notified if you were selected on October 1st. More details can be found below.Note: Your mock interviews and any related materials will remain confidential to protect your privacy and will have no bearing on your application.

• Sign up here

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
Link to application website: linkMentors: 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

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 Brian Connor (bwconnor@uw.edu)

Past Opportunities

Link to previous opportunities offered: link

We are currently accepting nominations for 2 positions on our executive board: 1 co-chair position and 1 secretary position. These positions are both 2-year terms and will begin at the conclusion of the 2023 AAD Annual Meeting. Candidates must be board-certified / board-eligible in dermatology and active AAD members in good standing.
Those interested should click here to fill out a brief form and submit a statement of interest. Descriptions of these positions per our bylaws can be found on the form.Deadline for submissions: Tues, February 28 at 12:00 PM EST.Information regarding voting will follow shortly after this deadline. Voting will conclude in advance of the annual meeting.Link to form: https://forms.gle/7zUECjSoqJh5Ruo16

Once again, it’s time to provide our annual report to the AAD and we need your help! Please fill out this form so that we can accurately include all of your incredible activities and contributions to LGBTQ/SGM health in dermatology during 2022!Link to form: https://forms.gle/TCd9Evu3jGMk2pXv6Deadline for submissions: Wednesday, February 22 at 8:00 PM EST.

We are excited to continue our tradition of highlighting important research being done by our medical students, residents, and fellows at our annual ERG meeting. We invite anyone who is interested to submit an abstract for consideration. For additional information and to start a submission, click here!Link to form: https://forms.gle/6fdnFNVrh4gr1VNFADeadline for submissions: Wednesday, February 22 at 8:00 PM EST.

It is 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 2022. Any individual who will be a student or resident for the 2022-2023 academic year is welcome to apply!We wish to sincerely thank our outgoing resident and student leaders, Cory Kosche, Julia Gao, and Jordan Said. They have each done an extraordinary job over this past year 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.

Brief description of the positions

Medical student co-liaisons (2):

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 (1):

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.

How 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 submitted no later than 8 PM EST on Sunday, July 24!

Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. We look forward to receiving your application!

- AAD LGBTQ/SGM ERG Leadership

LGBTQ Dermatology Resident Panel 2022

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
8:30 PM EST - 9:30PM EST
5:30 PM PST - 6:30PM PST