Health Across the Gender Spectrum

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Free Online Course: Health Across the Gender Spectrum provided by edX is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1 week long, 1-2 hours a week. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Health Across the Gender Spectrum is taught by Maya Adam, Robyn Tepper, Catherine Sonquist Forest and Benjamin Laniakea.

Overview
  • Overview

    Internet Enduring Material Sponsored by the Stanford University School of Medicine. Presented by the Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University School of Medicine.

    This course offers an intimate, story-based introduction to the experiences of six transgender children and their families. Through illustrated stories and short teaching videos, learners will gain a better understanding of gender identity and the gender spectrum. Stanford physicians, K-12 educators, and transgender faculty members offer practical tips for parents, teachers, healthcare providers and anyone who wants to help create a more gender-expansive environment - one in which all people can live authentically. As a global community of unique individuals, we can begin to build a world that is ready to nurture and love each and every child.

    Intended Audience

    This course is designed for all specialties and anyone who cares about children and wants to make the world better for them. There are no prerequisites for this course.

    Accreditation

    In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Credit Designation

    American Medical Association (AMA)

    The Stanford University School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    If you would like to earn CME credit from Stanford University School of Medicine for participating in this course, please review the information here prior to beginning the activity.

    Additional Instructors

    Tandy Aye, MD
    Alice Lyman Miller, PhD
    Ben Barres, MD, PhD