A New York Times editorial spotlighted the importance of improving access to transgender medical care. The piece notes the published a landmark resolution in 2008 that said barriers to transition-related care needed to be eliminated.

Illinois became the fourth state, alongside Washington, D.C., to ban the practice of ex-gay conversion therapy for minors.

New policy adopted at the World Medical Association’s (WMA) recent General Assembly meeting in Moscow addresses guidelines on transgender health care. The WMA emphasized that everyone has the right to determine their own gender and that gender incongruence is not in itself a mental disorder.

When we started the cancer center in Gallup, the heart of Native American country, we were committed to providing culturally appropriate care. However, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the need for cultural competence to reduce health care disparities.

Understanding the concerns of patients with varying gender identities can help minimize health disparities. Learn how to make your medical practice transgender-friendly with advice from an expert.

The AMA Advisory Committee on LGBT Issues conducted a member open forum during its committee meeting. Many topics were discussed including, creation of special interest groups, medical school LGBT curriculum, mentoring and specific advice for LGBT medical students' regarding the Match.

The Advisory Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Issues hosted a well-attended caucus and reception in conjunction with the 2015 AMA Annual Meeting. After the networking reception, Gregory Blaschke, MD, chair of the committee, provided a brief update about the committee's activities and work.

Carl G. Streed Jr., MD, explains how exciting it is to find ways to improve care and population health.   

Most physicians receive little or no training on how to care for LGBT patients. A new textbook provides expert clinical guidance and teaching resources.

A webinar provides guidance from physician experts on helping LGBTQ patients achieve their goals for having children.