Free Patient Education Seminars Open to the Public
The University of Utah Health Transgender Health Program invites you to attend our monthly seminars open to the public. Seminars are led by our providers who will discuss the different services we offer in our program and highlight community partners we work with to deliver gender affirming care.
Each of our seminars will take place virtually via Zoom until further notice. When you register, you will receive a link and password to join to your email address. However, you will need to download the Zoom platform prior to joining the seminar. It is free to sign up for Zoom.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations as outlined by federal and state law. We also strive to create an inclusive, safe and respectful environment. If you need accommodations to participate in our seminars or have questions about our seminars, please email us at transgenderhealth@hsc.utah.edu.
Transgender Health Seminar Schedule
Facial Feminization and Breast Augmentation
Date & Time: Wed, Apr 5, 6pm-7:15pm
Speakers: Dana Johns, MD, (she/her), plastic and reconstructive surgeon and Norelle Walzer, PA-C, (she/her), plastic surgery physician assistant
This seminar will cover the topic of
of trans feminine surgeries including facial feminization and breast augmentation. Additional topics include:
- WPATH Standards of Care
- Good candidates for surgery
- Consultation process
- Pre- and post-operative images
- Recovery care and process
Disclaimer: Presentation will include medical procedure and graphic content that may be inappropriate for some. Viewer discretion is advised.
Following the presentation will be a patient panel.
Trans Masculine Top Surgery
Date & Time: Wed, Apr 12, 6pm-7:15pm
Speaker: Cori Agarwal, MD, (she/her), plastic and reconstructive surgeon
This seminar will cover the topic of trans masculine top surgery and how to safe binding practices. Additional topics include:
- WPATH Standards of Care
- Good candidates for surgery
- Special considerations for adolescents
- Consultation process
- Surgical techniques
- Safety considerations for binding
Disclaimer: Presentation will include medical procedure and graphic content that may be inappropriate for some. Viewer discretion is advised.
Following the presentation will be a patient panel.
Trans Masculine Bottom Surgeries
Date & Time: Wed, Apr 26, 6pm-7:15pm
Speakers: Benjamin McCormick, MD, (he/him), urologist; Isak Goodwin, MD, (he/him), plastic and reconstructive surgeon; Kathryn Woolf, DPT, (she/her), pelvic floor therapist; and Stephanie Suoeka, DPT, (she/her), hand therapist
This seminar will cover the topic of trans masculine bottom surgeries including phalloplasty and metoidioplasty. Additional topics include:
- WPATH Standards of Care
- Good candidates for surgery
- Consultation process
- Pre and post operative images
- Recovery care and process
Disclaimer: Presentation will include medical procedure and graphic content that may be inappropriate for some. Viewer discretion is advised.
Following the presentation will be a patient panel.
Trans and Non-Binary Sexual Pleasure and Safety
Date & Time: Wed, May 10, 6pm-7pm
Speakers: Mary Fisher, CMHC, CST, (she/they), certified sex therapist with Mary Fisher Psychotherapy, PLLC and Colette Dalton, LCSW (she/her) with Queerful Counseling
This seminar will cover the topic of sexual pleasure and safety for trans and non-binary people. Additional topics include:
- Language of pleasure and bodies
- Barriers to sexual pleasure after GAS
- Learning pleasure and consent
- Navigating dysphoria during sex
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