Beyond the Binary: Physician and Pharmacy Perspectives on Caring for Transgender Patients in the Emergency Department
This webinar, co-sponsored by the Academy of Emergency Medicine Pharmacists (AEMP), the SAEM Sex and Gender in Emergency Medicine (SGEM) Interest Group, and the Academy for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Medicine (ADIEM) LGBTQ+ Committee, will discuss the delivery of emergency care for transgender and gender diverse patients presenting to the emergency department.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this activity, the pharmacist will be able to:
- Demonstrate inclusive communication practices and strategies when caring for transgender and gender diverse patients in the emergency department.
- Describe the principles of gender-affirming hormone therapy including common regimens, monitoring parameters, and potential adverse effects relevant to emergency department care.
- Apply clinical knowledge to optimize medication-related decision-making for transgender patients in the emergency department, including interpretation of laboratory values, identification of drug interactions, and management of acute complications.
Accreditation Statement
The University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
This knowledge-based activity is accredited for 1.0 live contact hour (0.1 CEU) for pharmacists, ACPE UAN 0062-9999-26-084-L01-P. Participants must log into the webinar, attend the session in its entirety (no partial credit will be awarded), participate in any interactivity, and have their attendance verified. To claim credit: AEMP/SAEM members who wish to claim credit must pass an online quiz with 70% or higher, complete the online program evaluation, and their accounts must reflect their correct NABP e-Profile ID and month/day of birth to ensure credit is reported to the NABP CPE Monitor. Detailed instructions will be provided after participating in the activity. The CPE Monitor will automatically reject all credit claimed and reported greater than 60 days from the live event (by July 25, 2026). Visit our website to contact us with any questions.
Planners
- Christina Tran, PharmD, BCEMP, BCCCP; MDMC Medical Center
- Savanna Scott, PharmD, BCEMP; VCU Health
Presenters
- Kellyn Engstrom, PharmD, BCEMP, MPH, BCEMP; Clinical Pharmacist; Bristol Myers Squibb
- Marc Berenson, MD; Clinical Assistant Professor, Associate Fellowship Director - EMS, Medical Director - StEMS; Stanford Medicine
- Mel Ebeling, MD; Resident Physician; University of Cincinnati Medical Center
No speakers or planning committee members have any relevant financial relationships.
Additional Details
This webinar is scheduled on May 26, 2026, at 1:00-2:00 p.m. CT. There is no fee to attend this webinar. Only members in good standing of AEMP at the time of the webinar will be able to claim CPE credit upon completion of the program. Anyone who claims credit who is not an AEMP member will have their CE hours reversed.
Funding for this webinar is provided by Society for Academic Emergency Medicine and Academy of Emergency Medicine Pharmacists. No commercial support is associated with this activity.
Technology Requirements
Access to zoom will be required for participation in this webinar. Camera is not required. Participants who plan to attend virtually via Zoom must have an electronic device with a stable internet connection and working video/audio capabilities to participate. Virtual participants must download the latest version of Zoom and register for the learning activity by registering for the webinar via the SAEM website. Full Zoom system requirements, if needed, may be found here for Windows, macOS, and Linux or here for iOS, iPadOS, and Android.