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About WPATH

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About WPATH

Harry Benjamin, M.D.

WPATH was originally named after
Harry Benjamin, M.D. (1885-1986)

Dr. Benjamin was one of the first physicians to work with gender dysphoric persons. A brief biography of Dr. Benjamin is available at the Magnus Hirschfeld Archiv fur Sexualwissenschaft website.


The Association's programs and activities include:

 

The following materials are complimentary for all WPATH members. Check out the MEMBERSHIP page to find out how to join.

 

 

SPONSORING SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES

  • WPATH sponsors biennial symposia attract hundreds of professionals from around the world. The next Symposium will be held September 5-8, 2007, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Discounted rates available for all 2007 WPATH members!

ETHICAL GUIDELINES FOR PROFESSIONALS

  • WPATH provides comprehensive Ethical Guidelines concerning the care of patients with gender identity disorders. The new guidelines, which apply to all WPATH members, were adopted in November, 2000.
  • Download the WPATH Ethical Guidelines for printing (.pdf)*

 

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ESTABLISHING STANDARDS OF CARE FOR GENDER IDENTITY DISORDERS

  • WPATH has established internationally accepted Standards of Care (SOC) for the treatment of gender identity disorders. These internationally accepted guidelines are designed to promote the health and welfare of persons with gender identity disorders. The Standards of Care are updated and revised as new scientific information becomes available. The latest revision, SOC Version 6, was released February 20, 2001. Click here to order your very own copy!

WPATH BIMONTHLY UPDATE

  • WPATH published a biannual Newsletter for over a decade, but is now introducing a bimonthly Update to keep its members up-to-date with the Association's activities. The WPATH Update is emailed to all members and is also available in the membership area online.

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

  • The annual Membership Directory is now available 24/7 online and updated weekly. The online directory lists complete contact information of Association members , and is provided to members at no charge. Non-members can order an up-to-date printout of the online Membership Directory for $15 US by clicking here.
 
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