POLICY BRIEF
Wendy B. Barr MD, MPH, MSCE; Sarah Fleischer, MS; Lars E. Peterson, MD, PhD
Corresponding Author: Lars Peterson, MD, PhD; American Board of Family Medicine; Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Kentucky
Email: lpeterson@theabfm.org
DOI: 10.3122/jabfm.2024.240077R1
Keywords: Family Physicians, Gender-Affirming Care, Residency, Surveys and Questionnaires
Dates: Submitted: 02-20-2024; Revised: 05-01-2024; Accepted: 05-13-2024
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Based on a 2023 survey of second year family medicine residents, 29% report that they plan to incorporate gender affirming care (GAC) into their future practice with those training in states with legal restrictions on GAC being less likely to do so. By identifying and supporting future healthcare professionals committed to providing these services, policymakers and workforce planners can ensure that there are enough trained professionals to meet growing demand and ensure equitable access.