Rethinking Youth Gender Medicine: Charting a Path Forward (Washington, DC)
Description
Remarkably Weak Evidence in Youth Gender Medicine: Where Do We Go From Here?
There is no longer any serious scientific debate about the state of evidence underlying the field of youth gender medicine. Previous claims of proven benefits have been invalidated through multiple systematic evidence reviews, while concerns about harms mount.
But evidence has not settled the societal debate over whether these life-changing interventions should continue to be offered to children and young people.
This November 5-7 in Washington, DC, the Society for Evidence-Based Gender Medicine (SEGM) will bring together leading researchers and clinicians—along with patients, parents, and legal experts—for three days of thoughtful discussion of what the evidence shows, where genuine uncertainty remains, and what ethical and responsible care should look like now and in the future.
Space is limited, we encourage you to reserve your place early:
For in-person attendance, enter the code EARLYBIRD to receive $100 off through September 17.
For livestream attendance, enter the code LIVESTREAM$50OFF to receive $50 off through September 17.
Please allow 72 hours for SEGM to confirm conference registrations. Every attendee will be asked to agree to a code of conduct (see FAQs below) as a condition of participation in the conference.
FAQs
- What is the code of conduct for attendees?
We expect that all attendees will
Engage in good faith. Assume that other attendees, including those you disagree with, are participating because they care about the wellbeing of children and young people affected by these issues.
Direct disagreement at ideas, not individuals. We welcome rigorous critique of arguments and evidence, but will not tolerate personal attacks.
Let speakers finish. Save questions, challenges, and rebuttals for the Q&A or discussion period designated by the session moderator.
Follow moderator guidance on time limits, format, and turn-taking.
Treat all attendees with courtesy, regardless of their background, personal experiences with gender-related care, or position on the issues discussed.
Respect requests for privacy, particularly from patients and family members who share personal experiences.
Identify yourself accurately. Misrepresenting your credentials, affiliation, or purpose for attending, or registering for the conference under a pseudonym, is not permitted. Anyone found to be misrepresenting themselves will be removed from the conference.
We expect that all attendees will refrain from
Shouting down, interrupting, or heckling
Harassment of any kind
Physical altercations or aggressive physical conduct
Unauthorized recording, photography, livestreaming or live-tweeting of conference sessions
Publishing or threatening to publish another attendee's personal information without consent (doxxing)
Distribution of unauthorized promotional or protest materials inside the conference venue
Monopolization of Q&A or discussion time at the expense of other attendees
Deliberate attempts to disrupt, derail, or prevent the conference or any session from proceeding as scheduled
Conference organizers will determine appropriate responses to reported violations, which may include a verbal warning, removal from a session, removal from the conference without refund, or a bar on attending future SEGM events. In cases involving safety concerns, organizers reserve the right to involve venue security or local law enforcement. Organizers' decisions on enforcement are final.
By registering for and attending this conference, all participants agree to abide by this Code of Conduct.
- Do you have discounted registration available for students, residents, and early-career professionals?
Yes, please contact events@segm.org for more information about discounted registration for in-person attendees.
- Where is the conference venue located?
The venue location and access information will be shared with in-person ticketholders 24 hours before the conference begins. The conference will take place in downtown Washington, DC.
- Where should I book my hotel?
Here are some hotel options in the area:
Value:
Hilton Garden Inn Washington Dc Downtown
Hyatt Place Washington DC / White House
Mid Range:
Washington Marriott at Metro Center
Capital Hilton
Hamilton Hotel
Upscale:
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
JW Marriott - Will a recording be available to ticket holders?
Yes, a recording of the live stream will be available to ticket holders for 30 days.
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