Abstract 35: Training in Transgender Patient Care - A National Survey of Plastic Surgery and Urology Residents and Residency Directors
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PURPOSE: Gender dysphoria is estimated to occur in up to 0.9% of the United States population. With increasing awareness and decreasing stigma surrounding transgender issues, it is predicted more patients will begin to seek medical and surgical transition. We sought to characterize transgender-related educational content provided in United States plastic and urologic surgery residencies, predictors of having transgender-specific curricula, and trainee perceptions of transgender patient care.
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دوره 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2017