Chris McClung

I'll discuss the elements of gender identity and provide the basic vocabulary for understanding the medical and social issues related to trans, gender nonconforming and LGBTQ+ employees, patients and clients. I'll use humor and medical terms while emphasizing the need for respect and understanding as a basis for interacting with all people, but especially the LGBTQ+ community.

As a surgeon focused solely on transgender patients I understand how difficult and frustrating it can be to work with insurance companies and get necessary and life saving procedures covered. I'll offer an insiders look into the industry of medical insurance and give tips and advice on how to navigate it.

Across the generations people have trouble understanding why trans issues are taking center stage these days and why trans people are suddenly so visible in current culture. This is a basic training session introducing vocabulary, offering insights on the seemingly sudden rise of trans culture and how to show respect to all people with a medical/scientific slant.