The Center of Expertise on Gender Dysphoria at Amsterdam UMC has announced it will hold a public science evening on 30 June. The event is designed to share recent research and its outcomes directly with the community it serves.
The evening is open to transgender individuals, their partners and family, and healthcare professionals, providing a platform for dialogue and information exchange. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from researchers at the Netherlands' largest and most prominent gender clinic.
Amsterdam UMC's gender clinic, formally the Kennis- en Zorgcentrum voor Genderdysforie (KZcG), is the central institution for gender-affirming care in the country. It provides a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to transition for people of all ages. While it is a critical resource, the long waiting times for intake and treatment have been a significant point of discussion and concern within the Dutch transgender community for years. This event offers a moment for the clinic to present how its scientific work may inform and potentially improve care pathways in the future.
Event Details
- What: Public Science Evening
- Date: 30 June
- Location: Amsterdam UMC, Location VUmc, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV Amsterdam
- Audience: Transgender people, loved ones, and healthcare professionals
About the Amsterdam UMC Gender Clinic
The KZcG provides a structured process for gender transition, which typically includes several phases. The services offered are extensive and cover the full spectrum of gender-affirming care:
- Diagnostic Phase: This involves psychological assessments and guidance for children, adolescents, and adults to establish a diagnosis of gender dysphoria and explore treatment options.
- Medical Treatment: The clinic manages hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and provides access to related services such as voice training.
- Surgical Options: A wide range of gender-affirming surgeries are performed, including mastectomies, hysterectomies, and genital reconstructive surgeries.
For general inquiries or information about their services, the clinic can be contacted directly:
- Phone: 020 - 444 0542
- Email: genderteam-poli@vumc.nl
