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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2021 Annaul ERG Meeting password: QkG.9=?+
LGBT Health Workforce Conference
April 21-23, 2022
Abstracts due jan 1, 2022
2021 Leadership Awards Application due dec 1, 2021
virtual attendance available
Belfer Research Building, 413 East 69th Street, NYC, NY
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.
AAD Annual Meeting LGBTQ/SGM Health in Dermatology Scientific Symposium:
Essentials and Updates
March 26, 2022
Room 204A
9AM - 12PM
Session code: S027
CME credits: 3.00
| Time | Talk | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Welcome, Introduction, and Symposium Agenda | Jon Klint Peebles, MD, FAAD |
| 9:05 AM | Basics of Sexual & Gender Diverse Health: Core Concepts, Framework, and Terminology | Jon Klint Peebles, MD, FAAD |
| 9:25 AM | Basics of Sexual & Gender Diverse Health: Health Disparities, Education, and Workforce Diversity | Erica Diane Dommasch, MD, FAAD |
| 9:45 AM | SGD Medical Dermatology: Acne | Matthew David Mansh, MD, FAAD |
| 10:00 AM | Hair Disorders in Transgender Persons | Howa Yeung, MD, FAAD |
| 10:15 AM | SGD Medical Dermatology: HPV Infection | Carrie L. Kovarik, MD, FAAD |
| 10:30 AM | SGD Procedural Dermatology: Essential Considerations for Gender Affirming Dermatology | Ronda S. Farah, MD, FAAD |
| 10:55 AM | The Gender Continuum: Balancing Gender Fluidity with Surgical Rigidity | |
| 11:35 AM | Open Forum and Q&A |
LGBTQ/SGM ERG Annual Meeting
March 26, 2022
4PM-6PM
Westin Boston Waterfront, Griffin Room
4PM - 6PM
Address: 425 Summer St, Boston, MA
I. Welcome & Introduction
Klint Peebles & Erica Dommasch
Incoming Board Members
Recognition of Student and Resident Members of the Board
II. Activities Overview
Howa Young
Research Overview and Opportunities
Matt Mansh
Laser CPT Code Efforts
III. Overview of New Member Registration Process and Website
Julia Gao
IV. LGBTQ/SGM Amplification and Visibility in Dermatology
Kanade Shinkai
Academic and Publishing
Shadi Kourosh
Organized Dermatology, Allyship, and Social Media
V. Bylaws: Discussion and Voting
VI. Student Presentations
Rame Yousif
James Pathoulas
Jessika Sanz
LGBTQ Dermatology Resident Panel 2021
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. |
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 |
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
Sexual Orientation Diversity and Specialty Choice Among Graduating Allopathic Medical Students in the United States
A practical guide to treating acne in transgender persons receiving testosterone
Acne risk in transgender and gender diverse populations
Androgenetic alopecia in transgender and gender diverse populations: A review of therapeutics
Link to article (JAAD): Androgenetic alopecia in transgender and gender diverse populations: A review of therapeutics
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
2022-23 JAAD Editorial Mentorship Program
(Deadline: May 15, 2022)
The 2022-23 JAAD Editorial Mentorship Program application window is now open.
This program was developed to mentor and create strong reviewers and the expectation is that program participants will continue to contribute to the JAAD as reviewers once they finish the program. Excellent reviewers are frequently promoted to the JAAD Editorial Board. The program is designed for young physicians who are interested in developing critical appraisal and editorial skills. Selected participants will be assigned a mentor. Participants will have the opportunity to review a variety of manuscript submissions, including prospective studies, retrospective studies, surveys, reviews, and letters.
Applications for the 2022-2023 cohort will be accepted through May 15, 2022. More information about the program and a link to the application is available here: https://www.aad.org/member/career/li/mentor/jaad-mentorship
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
Link to application website: 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)
Link to previous opportunities offered: link
Previous Opportunities
[PAST] LGBTQ/SGM ERG Board Member Nominations and Elections
(Deadline: March 1, 2022)
We are currently accepting nominations for 2 positions on our executive board: 1 co-chair position and 1 vice-chair position. These positions are both 2-year terms and will begin at the conclusion of the 2022 AAD Annual Meeting. Candidates must be board-certified / board-eligible in dermatology and active AAD members in good standing.
Those interested should fill out the following brief form and submit a statement of interest. Descriptions of these positions per our bylaws can be found on the form.
LINK TO NOMINATION FORM
Deadline for submissions: Tuesday, March 1 at 12:00 PM EST.
Information regarding voting will follow shortly after this deadline. Voting will conclude in advance of the annual meeting.
[PAST] Call for Annual Report Updates
(Extended deadline: March 1, 2022)
Once again, it’s time to provide our annual report to the AAD and we need your help! Please fill out the following form so that we can accurately include all of your incredible activities and contributions to LGBTQ/SGM health in dermatology during 2021!
LINK TO FORM
Deadline for submissions: Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 8:00 PM EST.
[PAST] Call for Resident, Fellow, and Student Abstract Submissions for Presentation during our annual ERG meeting in Boston
(Deadline: March 1, 2022)
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, fill out the following form.
LINK TO FORM
Deadline for submissions: Tuesday, March 1 at 8:00 PM EST.
[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. Erica Dommasch
Co-chair
of the AAD EERG on LGBTQ/SGM Health
Dr. Danny Yanes
Co-chair
of the AAD ERG on LGBTQ/SGM Health
Dr. John Zampella
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
Alumni
Dr. Klint Peebles
2020-2022
Former Co-chair
of the AAD EERG on LGBTQ/SGM Health
Dr. Howa Yeung
2020-2022
Former Vice-chair
of the AAD ERG on LGBTQ/SGM Health
Dr. Andrew Park
2020-2021
Former Resident Representative
for the AAD ERG on LGBTQ/SGM Health
Contact us
LGBTQ Dermatology Resident Panel 2021
Now Past!