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. The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), formerly known as the (Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association, HBIGDA), is a professional organization devoted to the understanding and treatment of gender identity disorders. WPATH Mission Statement As an international multidisciplinary professional Association the mission of WPATH is to promote evidence based care, education, research, advocacy, public policy and respect in transgender health. WPATH Vision Statement
The vision of WPATH is to expand its worldwide authority by promoting education, advocacy, training, research, quality health care and best practice standards for service providers and policy makers regarding gender variant individuals.
Searching for a Referral or Resources? WPATH is pleased to provide a membership directory to all non-members for $15 each + Shipping and Handling. Complete the DIRECTORY ORDER FORM to receive a membership directory by mail. Please allow 3 weeks for delivery time. (Updated monthly!) Feel free to check out our list of other REFERRAL RESOURCES LINKS.
WPATH NEWS and UPCOMING EVENTS SAVE THE DATE for the WPATH 2011 Symposium! 2011 Symposium in Atlanta, Georgia (USA) - September 24-28, 2011 Click Here to download the Save The Date Flyer !
WPATH Responds to Alberta, Canada's Decision to Delist Sexual Reassignment Surgery as a Covered Medical Benefit.
Click Here To Read and/or Print this Document.
Clarification on Medical Necessity for Sex Reassignment Surgery In response to questions about medical necessity of transgender treatments and sex reassignment surgery, particularly in the U.S.A., where insurance exclusions often prevent access to health care for transgender people, the WPATH Board of Directors has issued a clarification statement which is now available on the Resources page of the WPATH web site. Questions about this statement may be directed to the WPATH office, or to Mr. Jamison Green, Chair of the Public Policy, Advocacy & Liaison Committee of the Board. A parallel statement for international use (without the U.S. insurance focus, and reflecting ICD-10, to which the U.S.A. is not a signatory) is also under development. Click Here to Download a copy of the Clarification on Medical Necessity for Sex Reassignment Surgery.
A Video Tribute to Dr. Harry Benjamin! SexSmart Films, an organization dedicated to the promotion of sexual literacy has posted a video tribute to Dr. Harry Benjamin. Click Here to view the video.
Membership Information
WPATH offers several Membership Levels including, Full (Professional Membership), Supporting (Community Members) and Student (Full Time Students) To discover the benefits of membership, visit our Membership Information page. Apply for Membership Online Today!
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WPATH Contact Information Dr. Bean Robinson, PhD (USA)
Executive Director For more information, please direct correspondence to: Jeffrey Whitman (USA)
Executive Administrator Email: wpath@wpath.org 1300 South Second Street, Suite 180
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