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A Pediatric Transgender Medicine Curriculum for Multidisciplinary Trainees
Stanley R Vance1, Sara M Buckelew2, Brian Dentoni-Lasofsky3
1Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine.
Summary
A new curriculum significantly improved healthcare providers' knowledge and confidence in caring for transgender youth. This educational intervention is crucial for enhancing patient care for this population.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Adolescent Medicine
- Transgender Health
Background:
- Formal educational curricula for transgender youth care are lacking.
- Pediatricians require specialized training to effectively serve transgender youth.
- There is a need for accessible and effective training programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a curriculum for training healthcare professionals in transgender youth care.
- To assess the impact of the curriculum on learners' knowledge and self-efficacy.
- To improve the quality of care for transgender youth through enhanced provider education.
Main Methods:
- A blended curriculum was created, comprising six online modules and in-person clinical observations.
- Learners included medical students, interns, and nurse practitioner trainees.
- Knowledge and self-efficacy were assessed before and after curriculum completion using self-perception scores.
Main Results:
- The curriculum significantly increased self-perceived knowledge across all learner groups, including pediatric interns, nurse practitioner trainees, medical students, and psychiatry interns.
- Online modules alone also demonstrated improvements in knowledge and self-efficacy.
- Learners highly rated the curriculum's value and relevance.
Conclusions:
- The developed curriculum is effective and well-received for educating multidisciplinary learners on transgender youth care.
- Enhanced knowledge and self-efficacy are vital steps toward improving patient care skills for transgender youth.
- This program serves as a model for future transgender health education initiatives.
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