*Registration   *Agenda   *Faculty   *CE Credit

Course Description and Target Audience
The session will begin with the film "Southern Comfort." This is a documentary of the real life story of Robert Eads, who died of ovarian cancer because he could not find a doctor willing to treat a transgendered individual. It will explore the social and emotional challenges individuals of vulnerable populations face each day. Discussion of the film will follow its viewing.

Agenda
5:00 PM
Movie –Southern Comfort

6:30 PM
Facilitated Discussion
Edward Halperin, MD, MA
Allan Tasman, MD
Stephen Wheeler, MD

7:30 PM
Adjournment


Faculty
Edward Halperin, M.D.   
Dean of the School of Medicine
The Ford Foundation Professor of Medical Education
Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Adjunct Professor, Department of History
University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky

Allan Tasman, M.D.   
Chair & Professor
Department of Psychiatry
University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky

Stephen Wheeler, M.D.
Associate Dean & Associate Professor
Family Medicine
University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky


Continuing Education Credit
Physician Credit - The University of Louisville Continuing Health Sciences Education office designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


Registration
This is a free event, but advance registration is required.

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Learning Objectives
1) Describe the difference between sex, gender, and sexual orientation
2) Identify terms transgender patients are likely to use
3) Evaluate the challenges faced by the transgender community.
4) Demonstrate competence and respectful services to transgender people


Special Services
If you need special accommodations due to a disability, or for an alternative form of course materials, please contact us at chse@louisville.edu. Continuing Health Sciences Education fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof.


Accreditation
The University of Louisville School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.