Course Director

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

Needs Statement

Despite increased awareness of health disparities among LGBTQ+ individuals, many healthcare providers continue to face gaps in training, confidence, and clinical competence when delivering affirming, evidence-based care. These challenges are rooted in limited LGBTQ+ representation in medical education, insufficient interdisciplinary collaboration, and persistent implicit bias, leading to inconsistent care and poorer health outcomes.

This educational activity addresses these gaps by equipping participants with foundational and advanced knowledge in LGBTQ+ health, along with practical strategies for culturally competent, patient-centered care. Through expert-led sessions and interactive learning, learners will explore evidence-based guidelines and inclusive practices—such as SOGI data collection and respectful communication—while examining ethical considerations and systemic inequities. The program promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and aims to strengthen clinical confidence, improve care consistency, and advance health equity for LGBTQ+ populations.

Target Audience

This activity is for CommonSpirit Health Physician Enterprise Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers.

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

ABIM MOC Points 
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 5.00 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. 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 [email protected].