Finding Health in Gender-Affirming Care

Dr. Abbott explains the fundamentals of medical care for gender affirmation.

Educational Objectives:

• Share terminology related to gender identity
• Demonstrate how to address gender identity conversations with patients
• Evaluate resources on treatment guidance for transgender care

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association (AOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.

GRIEVANCE POLICY: The AOMA strives to provide continuing medical education programs to fulfill the needs of the attendees and to meet the AOA Uniform Guidelines and AOA Accreditation Requirements. Comments, questions, or complaints should be forwarded to AOMA Executive Director Josephine Zammuto, by calling the AOMA Office at 602-266-6699 or by mail to AOMA, 5150 N. 16th Street, Suite A-122, Phoenix, AZ 85016, or by email to [email protected].

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Faculty

Brandon Abbott

North Country HealthCare

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Brandon Abbott, DO, MPH, FAAP is a board-certified internist and pediatrician practicing in North Country HealthCare in Flagstaff, Arizona, focusing on transitional care for children with chronic medical illnesses. A graduate of A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona. Dr. Abbott earned a Master of Public Health at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine during medical school. He completed his residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Abbott is also a part time staff physician for Doctor on Demand, a telemedicine company. He is the current Secretary/Treasurer of the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association.

Dr. Abbott has no disclosures