Loading…
Saturday, October 3 • 4:10pm - 5:00pm
Lets Talk Surgery – A Provider Forum

Sign up or log in to save this to your schedule, view media, leave feedback and see who's attending!

Join us for an open forum discussion among providers and professionals about trans* surgery. This discussion includes discussion of mtf & ftm chest surgery, body sculpting, facial reconstruction, mtf & ftm bottom surgeries and more. This workshop is geared toward medical and mental health professionals who may have questions regarding the care of trans* and gender diverse individuals, before and after surgery. This safe space discussion is an opportunity to discuss surgeons, results by surgeon and much more.

Continuing Education Available 
For more information about Continuing Education, go HERE

Following attendance of the 2015 Gender Expansion Conference, attendees will be able to:

1.      Identify strategies for creating a welcoming environment for gender diverse individuals

2.      Report on best practices for masculinizing and feminizing medical treatment recommendations for adults and youth 

3.      Describe the development of gender identity in the context of adolescent development

4.      Discuss risks and benefits of available options for gender affirming surgeries

5.      Describe principles of harm reduction in relationship to gender affirming medical and surgical treatments.

6.      Explain co-management of pre and post-surgical care for transgender patients by surgeon and primary care providers

 

Speakers
avatar for Tristyn Kellner

Tristyn Kellner

MGA Programs Coordinator, Gender Expansion Project
Tristyn Kellner serves as the lead program coordinator and group facilitator for the Montana Gender Alliance, a support and discussion group for individuals of gender diversity, their allies and supportive family members. Tristyn played a crucial role in the redevelopment and expansion... Read More →
avatar for Bree Sutherland

Bree Sutherland

Executive Director, Gender Expansion Project
Bree Sutherland is a Montana native who attended the University of Montana for a degree in Social Work and Psychology, with an emphasis in LGBT studies and gender variance. She was responsible in the co-founding of the Gender Expansion Project, is heavily involved in working with... Read More →


Saturday October 3, 2015 4:10pm - 5:00pm MDT
UC 326 - University of Montana University Center University Center, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, MT 59812

Attendees (0)