The Development of Accessible and Sustainable Transgender Health Education for Rural-Serving Medical Providers in Appalachia

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Presents the results of a project to develop and implement a cultural competency training program for rural-serving medical residents focused on transgender primary healthcare in South Central Appalachia – an area that is medically under-resourced and experiences intersectional discrimination. The Kern Model medical curriculum and data from clinic stakeholders, residents, and transgender community members were utilized in the development of this training program. Highlights the value of virtual training providing increased accessibility for rural clinics.

Rebecca Altschuler, Abbey K. Mann

Rural and Remote Health, 23(2), 7827

04/2023

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Access · Appalachia · Culture and cultural competency · Graduate medical education · Health disparities · LGBTQI+