Course Director

Ankita Sagar, MD
System Vice President for Clinical Standards and Variation Reduction
CommonSpirit Health, Physician Enterprise

Needs Statement

A recent needs assessment survey identified a significant opportunity to improve baseline knowledge among clinicians when caring for LGBTQ+ patients, with 55% of respondents reporting inadequate training in this area. Key areas of self-identified knowledge gaps include hormone replacement therapies, trauma-informed care, gender-affirming pre- and post-surgical medical care, and surrogacy. This training will help to improve access to evidence-based care for patients identifying as members of the LGBTQ+ community. Addressing these gaps through accredited continuing medical education (CME) training for a select cohort of primary care physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) will enhance their ability to provide evidence-based, compassionate care to LGBTQ+ patients, ultimately improving healthcare access and outcomes for this population.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of the conference, participants should be able to:

• Demonstrate inclusive and affirming communication by using appropriate language, pronouns, and terminology when discussing intimate relationships with LGBTQ+ patients.
• Identify key components of a comprehensive sexual and relationship history that are relevant to LGBTQ+ individuals, including relationship structures, sexual practices, and risk assessments.
• Recognize the impact of stigma, bias, and past healthcare experiences on LGBTQ+ patients’ willingness to disclose intimate relationship details.
• Identify and reflect on personal biases that may affect history-taking and describe strategies to mitigate these biases in patient interactions.
   

Target Audience

Primary Care Physicians, Internal Medicine Physicians, Advanced Practice Provider and Other Healthcare Professionals.

Educational Methods

Lecture, case study, and longitudinal case-based learning.

Activity Evaluation

Evaluation by questionnaire will address program content, presentation, and possible bias.

ACCREDITATION/CREDIT DESIGNATION

Physician
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Baylor College of Medicine and CommonSpirit Health. Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Baylor College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Board of Internal Medicine
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.00 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Additional Questions

For questions about the conference, contact rachael.bates@commonspirit.org.