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Supporting Transgender and Nonbinary Residents.
Jamie D Weinand1, E Peek Ehlinger2, James F Conniff3
1Memorial Medical Center Family Medicine Center, Southern New Mexico Family Medicine Residency Program, Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Transgender Health
|October 15, 2019
Summary
Residency programs should adopt inclusive practices for transgender and gender nonbinary (TGNB) applicants. Key recommendations include using affirmed names and pronouns and ensuring health insurance covers transition-related care.
Area of Science:
- Medical education
- Diversity and inclusion in medicine
- Transgender healthcare
Background:
- Transgender and gender nonbinary (TGNB) individuals face unique challenges in medical residency.
- Limited research exists on best practices for supporting TGNB residents during the application and training process.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and recommend best practices for residency programs interviewing and matching TGNB residents.
- To provide guidance for creating more inclusive and supportive residency environments for TGNB individuals.
Main Methods:
- An academic panel convened to review existing literature and expert opinion.
- Development of evidence-based recommendations for residency program leadership.
Main Results:
- Programs should use affirmed names and pronouns for all applicants.
- Gender identity should not be solicited during interviews unless self-disclosed by the applicant.
- Health insurance policies must cover transition-related care.
- Proactive education on transgender health for all program staff is essential.
Conclusions:
- Implementing these best practices can improve the residency experience for TGNB individuals.
- Further research is needed to understand and address the specific needs of TGNB residents.
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