Trainee Exposure and Education for Minimally Invasive Gender-Affirming Procedures

Dermatol Clin. 2020 Apr;38(2):277-283. doi: 10.1016/j.det.2019.10.009. Epub 2019 Dec 4.

Abstract

Minimally invasive gender-affirming procedures (MIGAPs), which aim to align gender identity and expression for transgender and gender-nonbinary patients in a way that is safe, effective, and semipermanent or reversible, are gaining in popularity. This article assesses the current amount of trainee exposure in clinic and didactic sessions in core procedural specialties nationwide via survey study of program directors. Low exposure of residents and fellows to MIGAPs was observed overall and a lack of procedure-specific education. In an effort to provide excellent patient care, promote cultural humility, and improve patients' quality of life, further education regarding these procedures is necessary.

Keywords: Cultural humility; Gender-affirming procedures; Medical education; Minimally invasive procedures; Nonbinary; Transgender.

MeSH terms

  • Body Contouring / education
  • Cosmetic Techniques
  • Curriculum*
  • Dermal Fillers / therapeutic use
  • Dermatology / education*
  • Education, Medical, Graduate / methods*
  • Education, Medical, Graduate / statistics & numerical data
  • Faculty, Medical
  • Gender-Affirming Procedures*
  • Hair Removal
  • Humans
  • Laser Therapy
  • Neuromuscular Agents / therapeutic use
  • Surgery, Plastic / education*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Transgender Persons

Substances

  • Dermal Fillers
  • Neuromuscular Agents