Needs Statement

This training will help to improve access to evidence-based care for patients identifying as members of the LGBTQ+ community. In particular, provide continued medical education accredited training for a chosen cohort of primary care physicians and APPs for an in-depth review on the care of patients who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

• Recognize the influence of an inclusive environment in improving the health status and care delivery for patients from the LGBTQ+ community and beyond.
• Acknowledge and mitigate the disparities (fueled by implicit bias, stigma, and discrimination) experienced by patients from the LGBTQ+ community
• Demonstrate evidence-based medicine in strategies to provide whole-person care, including cancer screening, sexual health, mental health, and physical health for patients from the LGBTQ+ community.
• Engage in opportunities for clinical teams to collaborate and learn about the health concerns and experiences of those in the LGBTQ+ community.

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 AND 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 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Ethics

The presentation, Best Practices on Trauma Informed Clinical Interview, Behavioral Health Recommendations + Considerations, Overview of Transgender Health for Primary Care Clinical Teams, Implicit Bias Training – an Interactive Session & Discussion, Sexual Health Needs + Consideration, and Reproductive Gynecologic Health Needs + Considerations, has been designated by Baylor College of Medicine for 5.50 credit of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.

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 5.50 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.