Application for WPATH Global Education Institute 2024

Hello WPATH Members,

We are excited to offer WPATH Members more ways to participate in the continued growth of the Global Education Institute (GEI) as we strive to provide enriching programs to our colleagues to enhance their skills, knowledge, and awareness in the 4 competency domains of trans/gender diverse healthcare.

In 2020, the GEI Committee and key volunteer leaders participated in a 3-part strategic planning process which was approved by the Board of Directors. Part of this plan included a hub (GEI Steering Group) and spokes (called GEI Committees) model, to increase member engagement and involvement opportunities in GEI.

Listed below are four (4) Committees of the GEI Steering Group that are recruiting and seeking application for new members. Please see below for more information about the purpose/mission and structure for each committee.
Global Education Institute Committees

1. Certification and Mentorship Committee
Committee Co-Leads: Lin Fraser, EdD, MFT & Jennifer Slovis, MD

The Certification & Mentorship Committee is dedicated to ensuring that members meet/continue to meet the requirements to obtain/maintain their WPATH GEI certification. The Committee will review and monitor the mentoring process of members through their individual and group mentorship agreements.

The Committee’s goal also parallels GEI’s mission to increase access to competent compassionate clinicians worldwide. The Certification & Mentorship Committee will work to expand the GEI Certification program globally by connecting/collaborating with providers and community organizations.

We are seeking applications from current WPATH GEI SOC8 Medical and Mental Health Mentors to work with the committee to continue to monitor and improve our existing mentorship programs and certification. In addition, we are seeking applications from current WPATH members around the world, especially those who have existing ties to, or reside in, regions with little or no access to competent, trained clinicians.


2. Curriculum Development Committee
Committee Co-Leads: Kelly Ducheny, PsyD & Ole-Petter Hamnvik, MBBCH, BAO, MMSc

The Curriculum Development Committee will focus on establishing the core curricular components for GEI trainings about transgender healthcare. The GEI curriculum framework is based on a set of four competency domains that have global applicability: Patient/Client-Caregiver Relationship; Content Knowledge; Interdisciplinary Practice; and Professional Responsibility.

Committee work will include establishing objectives that map to the standardized competency-based framework such that essential content provided to attendees will be consistent across trainers. The Committee’s work will serve to assist trainers by maintaining educational resources. The committee will also work to update core curricular components to remain consistent with the SOC8 and with new literature in the field as it emerges.

We are seeking applications from professionals to represent multiple focus areas, including legal/policy/ethics, medical/nursing/clinical care, mental health, physical/occupational therapy, surgery, and voice and communication.
3. Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement Committee
Committee Co-Leads: Pier-Maude Lanteigne, MD & Wallace Wong, PsyD

The Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement Committee will find creative ways to include marginalized or under-utilized contributors to the curriculum development and/or course delivery in every topic area. When programs are regionalized, the Committee will assist with including and featuring regional representatives in both program development and delivery.

We are seeking applications from professionals who have experience and/or interest in community engagement and participation and in advancing these efforts within GEI. In addition, we are seeking applications from current WPATH members who have existing ties to, or reside in, regions with little or no access to competent, trained clinicians.

4. Faculty Development Committee
Committee Co-Leads: David Bathory, PsyD & Erika Sullivan, MD

The Faculty Development Committee will identify qualified individuals who are teaching healthcare professionals who work with the trans/gender diverse community. Our goal is to increase faculty diversity of all forms (gender identity, race, region, age, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, ethnicity, faith/spirituality, and more). The WPATH GEI curriculum is the basis of the material that faculty use in their presentations.

We are seeking applications from professionals around the world who have experience in teaching, from the following areas:
  • Medical and Allied Health Professionals
  • Mental Health Professionals
  • Voice and Communication Professionals
  • Legal and Policy Professionals
  • Members with Community and/or other Organization roles to build regional and global volunteer engagement and representation
GEI Committee Terms and Rotation (terms begin January 2025)

  • Committee Members – Members will serve a 3-year term. Members will be notified of their term upon notice of appointment. Members will be eligible to apply for a second term.
  • Please advance to the next page to review GEI Committee Member Criteria and submit your Application today!

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