by Mani Khorsand Askari, M.D. | May 27, 2024 Article Citation: Johnston CD, Shearer LS. Internal Medicine Resident Attitudes, Prior Education, Comfort, and Knowledge Regarding Delivering Comprehensive Primary Care to Transgender Patients. Transgend Health. 2017; 2(1):91-95. DOI: 10.1089/trgh.2017.0007 What is this article about? This study describes the attitude, comfort level and knowledge of internal medicine residents of a large urban academic program toward transgender patients in non-dedicated LGBTQ+ outpatient practice setting. Participation was voluntary, and data was obtained through a 16-question survey. Out of 67 participants, 97% believed transgender medical issues are relevant to the practice of medicine but only 45% had prior education on the topic. An overwhelming number of residents did not feel confident in providing medical care, including hormone replacement therapy, to these patients. Why should you read the article? At the time of the article, the transgender population in the US was estimated to encompass 1.4 million people. There is no standard curriculum during medical school or even residency to train future doctors on management of complex health issues of this population. The investigators implemented dedicated didactics to provide education in transgender medical care with the goal of improving attitudes, comfort, and knowledge of providers. How can you use this article? The article highlights the importance of an institutional level survey to assess the knowledge and comfort level of trainees to help incorporate effective curriculum in their education. There is a lack of data in this field and more similar studies will provide medical educators with a better understanding of the required changes in curriculum. Review Author: Mani Khorsand Askari, M.D.; Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH. Organization: Clerkship Directors in Internal MedicineAttitude, Comfort, and Knowledge of Internal Medicine Residents toward Transgender Patients