PCOM Welcomes Transgender Health Advocate
October 10, 2017
Endodontist Anne Koch, DMD, underwent gender reaffirming surgery at 63, transitioning
from male to female. As both a transwoman and a healthcare provider, Dr. Koch offers
a unique perspective on the health outcomes of a population that is still greatly
underserved.
Dr. Koch, author of the forthcoming book It Never Goes Away: Gender Transition at a Mature Age, will share her experience during a lecture on October 26 from 7-8 pm at the Zedeck
Amphitheater in Evans Hall, as the first in an annual series of lectures PCOM plans
to hold to recognize LGBT History Month.
Dr. Koch will share her personal story both prior to and after transitioning, and
the process and unique challenges that surround transitioning at a mature age. She
will also discuss treatment options for both male-to-female and female-to-male patients,
and creating an open and welcoming clinical environment for LGBTQIA patients.
Lectures with Dr. Koch held specifically for students, faculty and staff will take
place earlier in the day; however, all are encouraged to return for the evening session. This
event, hosted by the Office of Diversity and Community Relations and the PCOM LGBTQIA Council, is free and no registration is necessary.
View Lecture Videos
You May Also Like:
About Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Founded in 1899, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) has trained thousands
of highly competent, caring physicians, health practitioners and behavioral scientists
who practice a “whole person” approach to care—treating people, not just symptoms.
PCOM operates three campuses (PCOM, PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia) and offers doctoral degrees in clinical psychology, educational psychology, osteopathic
medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy and school psychology, and graduate degrees in
applied behavior analysis, applied positive psychology, biomedical sciences, forensic
medicine, medical laboratory science, mental health counseling, non profit leadership
and population health management, organizational development and leadership, physician
assistant studies, school psychology, and public health management and administration.
PCOM students learn the importance of health promotion, research, education and service
to the community. Through its community-based Healthcare Centers, PCOM provides care
to medically underserved populations. For more information, visit pcom.edu or call 215-871-6100.
For more information, contact:
Daniel McCunney
Associate Director, News and Media Relations
Email: danielmc1@pcom.edu
Office: 215-871-6304 | Cell:
267-449-1360