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

harryb2Dr. 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 following materials are complimentary for all WPATH members. Check out the MEMBERSHIP page to find out how to join.

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

SPONSORING SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIA

WPATH sponsors a biennial symposium that attract hundreds of professionals from around the world. The next Symposium will be held September 24-28, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia (USA). Discounted rates for this symposium are available for all 2011 WPATH members!  Click here to view more information.

Previous WPATH (HBIGDA) Symposiums

2014 - Bangkok, Thailand  February 14-18

2011 - Atlanta, Gerogia (USA)  September 24-28

2009 - Oslo, Norway June 17-20

2007 - Chicago, Illinois (USA)  September 5-8

2005 - Bologna, Italy   April 6-9

2003 - Ghent, Belgium   September 10-13

2001 - Galveston, Texas (USA)  October 31 - November 4

1999 - London, United Kingdom August 17-21

1997 - Vancouver, British Columbia September 10-13

1995 - Kloster Irsee, Germany  September 1-4

1989 - Cleveland, Ohio (USA)  September 20-23

 

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. To access the latest SOC, 7th Version click here for your very own copy!