Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society

Health Equity Program CME Webinar Series

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

6:00 - 7:00 PM

Zoom Webinar

Access to quality medical care is a challenge for many communities – and the LGBTQ+ community faces many of those challenges daily. As physicians, we should always be seeking to improve our medical and our personal skills. Join us on September 1 to discuss gender-affirming care, and other tips to create a more welcoming and safe environment for gender-expansive patients. Participants will receive real-life examples of approaches that were successful, and approaches that could still be improved.

Christopher Swales, MD

Dr. Swales (he/him) is an active primary care provider with Woodland Clinic Medical Group, currently practicing in Davis. As a member of the LGBTQ+ family, he has always focused on this community, and, a year into practice, the opportunity to learn more about gender affirming care presented itself, he found himself starting on a journey to learn what was never taught in medical school or residency. He has done grand rounds in the past with the Mercy system, and has twice been invited to help educate the UC Davis medical students on gender affirming care. 

Kim Mcilnay, MD

Dr. Mcilnay (she/her) is a family physician who medically retired in 2009 due to complications from multiple sclerosis. She's now an independent patient advocate for medically complex patients at Together Patient Advocates, LLC. She's a proud parent of a transgender teen and will be speaking about her teen's experiences navigating healthcare. 

Accreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the California Medical Association (CMA) through the joint providership of Fresno Madera Medical Society and  Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society. Fresno Madera Medical Society is accredited by the CMA to provide continuing medical education for physicians."

Credit Designation Statement: FMMS designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 hour(s) of AMA PRA Category 1Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This credit may also be applied to the CMA certification in Continuing Medical Education.