The latest episode of CPSBC’s Connecting the Dots podcast is now available. This episode features an interview with Dr. Ingrid Cosio, the medical director at Trans Care BC.
Dr. Cosio has been a family physician in Prince George for 20 years and is the physician lead for the Northern Gender Clinic. She is also the co-lead of a local advocacy group called Physicians for Diversity & Inclusion. She is actively involved in the UBC family medicine residency training program, and provides training opportunities in gender-affirming care to UNBC medical students as well as UBC family medicine, psychiatry and pediatrics residents at the Northern Gender Clinic.
This topic draws on principles in the Access to Medical Care without Discrimination practice standard, specifically the requirement to create an inclusive practice environment for all patients. The podcast covers what gender-affirming care means, some of the challenges and misconceptions about providing gender-affirming care, and practical advice for registrants on creating safe spaces.
Earlier episodes of Connecting the Dots can be found here. New episodes will be also announced in the College Connector or by email.
Questions or feedback about Connecting the Dots can be directed to communications@cpsbc.ca.