PRE-CONFERENCE JAN 31st, 2025 – MAIN CONFERENCE FEBRUARY 1st, 2025

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Join us for the 2nd Annual THEN Conference

Join us for a groundbreaking in person conference hosted by the Transgender Health Education Network. This event is a must-attend for medical and mental health professionals dedicated to providing care for transgender individuals.

CONFERENCE PROGRAMMING

FRIDAY 1/31: PRE-CONFERENCE (In Person)

6:00PM-8:30PM at The Lynx - In Person Only

2 Presentations, 2.5 CE/CME Credits
Food Provided, Coffee & Wine Available for Purchase

PRESENTATIONS

  • Presented by: Simone Chriss, Esq

    Civil rights attorney Simone Chriss will provide updates on the legal rights of transgender patients and providers of gender-affirming healthcare in the state of Florida, including the recent laws and rules impeding access to care and the status of the litigation challenging the bans and restrictions.

  • Presented by Rowan Rivers

    A course that discusses the high rates of neurodivergence in the transgender population. Exploring the shift from the pathology to neurodiversity paradigm. Considerations for neurodivergent affirming care.

SATURDAY 2/1: CONFERENCE (Hybrid)

8:00AM-5:00PM at UF Straughn Center - HYBRID AVAILABLE

5 Presentations & 1 Panel, 7 CE/CME Credits
Breakfast, Lunch, & Refreshments Provided

PRESENTATIONS

  • Presented by: Michael Horseman

    A course discussing the medical care and hormonal treatment of transgender and gender diverse persons

  • Moderated by Carlos Hernandez, PhD, LMHC

  • Presented by Oliver Klicker

  • Presented by Erika Wert, MD, & Amanda Husband, APRN, CNM

    Explore barriers to affirming OB/GYN care for gender-diverse individuals and evaluate strategies to reduce these obstacles.

  • Presented by Gary Howell, PsyD, PC

  • Presented by Chris “Topher” Knott

    This presentation addresses the challenges healthcare providers face in navigating insurance billing for transgender patients. It offers targeted strategies to enhance providers’ advocacy, communication, and billing practices to ensure equitable access to essential medical care.

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Expert Presentations: Evidence based presentations supplemented by clinical experience from experts who serve the trans community.

  • Insightful Panel: Engage with subject matter experts and hear firsthand experiences from transgender individuals. Gain a deeper understanding of the unique healthcare needs and challenges faced by this community.

  • Networking: Connect with like-minded professionals, exchange ideas, and build a supportive community committed to improving transgender healthcare.

  • Refreshments: Enjoy a selection of food and beverages to keep you energized throughout the day.

REGISTER TODAY

NON-MEMBERS

Bundles: $195-$230 ($10 off attending both days)

Friday: $55 (in person)

Saturday: $185 (in person)

Saturday: $150 (virtual)

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**Non-members have special bundles to include membership and get the membership discount.

If you’d like to become a member and receive the discount simply choose the professional membership bundle at the link above.

MEMBERS

Bundles: $150-$175 ($10 off attending both days)

Friday: $45 (in person)

Saturday: $140 (in person)

Saturday: $105 (virtual)

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**Members pricing is $45-$55 dollars cheaper than non-members as a perk of your membership.

STUDENTS OR UNLICENSED

Bundles: $89-$124 ($10 off attending both days)

Friday: $35 (in person)

Saturday: $99 (in person)

Saturday: $64 (virtual)

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DISCLOSURES

  • Target audience and education for interdisciplinary health care professionals and advocacy agencies who provide and support health care services to transgender/gender diverse individuals, partners, and family members.

    • Formulate three trans-affirmative practices that can be implemented with patients/clients.

    • Demonstrate enhanced understanding of transition options for transgender patients/clients.

    • Familiarize self with experiences of transgender-identified people.

  • Suwannee River Area Health Education Center, Inc. is a Florida Board of Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Psychology, Respiratory Care, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Acupuncture, Nursing Home Administration, Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling and Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition approved provider of continuing education. CE Broker Provider ID #50-1922. This program meets the requirements for up to 9.5 contact hours.

  • This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Florida AHEC Network and UF Pediatric Endocrinology. The Florida AHEC Network is accredited by the Florida Medical Association to provide continuing medical education to physicians.

    The Florida AHEC Network designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • None of the planners or presenters for this educational activity have any relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients

  • Programming is subject to change due to illness, unexpected events, or otherwise at the discretion of the THEN Board. Though we will do our best to provide programming true and accurate to the posted schedule.