Clinical mentorship call

Clinical mentorship call

Join our weekly, virtual lunch-hour meeting to learn about providing care to trans, Two-Spirit and non-binary people. Every Thursday from 12:10–1:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) 

 

 

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Join the weekly discussion

These weekly calls are for health care professionals supporting trans, Two-Spirit A term used within some Indigenous communities to reflect complex Indigenous understandings of gender and sexuality and the long history of sexual and gender diversity in Indigenous cultures. Two-Spirit encompasses sexual, gender, cultural and spiritual identity. It may refer to cross-gender, multi-gender or non-binary gender roles, non-heterosexual identities, and a range of cultural identities, roles and practices embodied by Two-Spirit peoples. Some people also use "2-Spirit" or "2S." (Source: Battered Women’s Support Services) and non-binary Umbrella term referring to people whose gender does not fall within the binary gender system of woman/girl or man/boy. Some individuals identify as non-binary while others may use terms such as gender non-conforming, genderqueer, or agender. Non-binary people may or may not conform to societal expectations for their gender expression and gender role, and they may or may not seek gender-affirming medical or surgical care. (TTNB) people with an interest in learning from others' clinical experiences. 

We encourage participants to bring questions, clinical scenarios, and share insights from their experiences in practice. Mentors will offer their expertise, facilitate discussion, and answer questions. 

The topics for the weekly calls vary depending on participant feedback and rotate regularly, including themes such as:

  • Medical care (such as primary care, gynecological care, surgery, and hormones)
  • Child, youth and family care
  • Psychosocial care
  • Readiness assessments and care planning Process that a person, their health care providers, family and other supporters undertake in planning to reach their gender-affirming care goals.
  • Special topics (such as ethics, legal, intersecting identities and experiences, peer and community supports, and more)

The views expressed during the Clinical Mentorship Call series do not necessarily reflect those of Trans Care BC.

Sign up for the series

If you would like to be involved, e-mail trans.edu@phsa.ca. We will add you to the distribution list for regular updates and access to the weekly virtual call. 

Upcoming mentors

Events - Sharmeen Mazaheri

October 9, 2025

Dr. Sharmeen Mazaheri (she/her) — Family Physician

Join Dr. Sharmeen Mazaheri for an engaging discussion on pharmacologic and non-prescription based approaches to addressing hair loss, including hair loss related to testosterone treatment.  

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October 16, 2025

No call scheduled

We Are Allies was created to help adults learn how to support and care for the youth in their lives. Visit weareallies.ca for more information on how you can support trans, Two-Spirit, and non-binary youth.

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October 23, 2025

Dr. Drew B. A. Clark & Rodrigo Sierra Rosales

Join the session which will focus on health literacy and misinformation in the context of providing gender-affirming care for youth. Topics include identifying misinformation messages, understanding how these messages are created and transmitted, evaluating the trustworthiness of health information messages, and addressing health misinformation in practice. 

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October 30, 2025

Elijah Foran (they/them) — Knowledge Translator / Disability Planning Helpline Advisor

Join the session which will focus on healthcare navigation and advocacy for communities at the intersection of transgender identity and disability. Based on findings from Elijah Foran’s graduate thesis which involved interviews with 15 trans-disabled community leaders, this presentation will highlight advocacy strategies, note the importance of community support, and explore how healthcare practice can be improved to better support trans-disabled people. 

Need more information?

Contact our team of health navigators for information about referral pathways and resources for you and your patients.