The Saturday Morning MED Talks: Gender Affirming Care is a half-day CPD program for primary care providers in Newfoundland and Labrador. Participants will learn to initiate gender-affirming hormone therapy, navigate NL-specific referral pathways and documentation for transition-related surgery, and provide appropriate peri- and post-operative care. A panel featuring providers and individuals with lived experience will address access barriers and practical strategies to improve patient navigation, communication, and advocacy in gender-affirming care. Registration is Complimentary

Note: After the Saturday Morning Med Talk on Gender Affirming Care, there is an exciting opportunity to continue the discussion and collaborate with the community by attending the:
THE QUORUM CONFERENCE 2026
TAKING CARE: Ensuring Equitable Health for the Future 

Hosted by Quadrangle NL, in partnership with OPED
Location: Faculty of Medicine or Online via Webex.
Date: Saturday, February 28th - 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM & Sunday, March 1 - 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Note: This is a separate, non-accredited conference that will take place after the Saturday Morning Med Talks in the same room. Participants are encouraged to attend the TAKING CARE conference, which brings together thought leaders, researchers, practitioners, and community members to discuss the importance of centering equity in health systems, policies, and innovations.

Registration for this event is separate and is complimentary. Please Click Here to Register for the TAKING CARE conference.

Saturday Morning MED Talks: Gender Affirming Care - Learning Objectives
After completing this Saturday Morning MED Talks, participants will be able to:

• Apply inclusive language and communication strategies to create safer, more accessible clinical spaces for gender-diverse patients
• Initiate and manage gender-affirming hormone therapy in primary care, including first-line treatment options, and safety monitoring
• Navigate referral pathways and documentation requirements for transition-related surgery in Newfoundland and Labrador
• Identify and address systemic barriers to gender-affirming care and implement practical strategies to improve access and service delivery
• Integrate evidence-based, patient-centered approaches that honor individual gender journeys while applying clinical best practices

Date/Time: Saturday, February 8:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Target Audience: Family Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Residents, and Other Health Care Professionals

Format: Hybrid (In-person and Virtual). The Webex link will be emailed to registrants on Friday, February 27, 2026, in the afternoon. 

Location & Parking: Room 1M101 - Dr. Richard Fagan Lecture Theatre, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University. After entering through the glass doors, the first room is on the left. Registration is at the Atrium. Parking is next to the Faculty of Medicine Building (Lot 30).

Recording: All sessions will be recorded.

Program Information: Anuj Charan, Educational Specialist (Program Development), Email: acharan@mun.ca or pdmed@mun.ca