Archived Presentations on DSD
2011 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting, Disorders of Sex Development: From Genetic Testing to Healthcare Delivery (link to presentations):
- “The Science of Sex: New Endocrine and Genetic Diagnostic Approaches,” Eric Vilain, MD, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
- “Advances in the Surgcial Options for DSD,” Richard Rink, MD, Riley Children’s Hospital and Indiana University School of Medicine
- “An Alternative Paradigm for the Psychosocial Management of Patients with DSD,” David Sandberg, University of Michigan and Mott Children’s Hospital
2009 University of Michigan Disorders of Sex Development Research and Quality Improvement Symposium (link to presentations):
- “Perspective of Rare Disease Activities: A Global Approach,” Stephen Groft, Pharm.D., Office of Rare Disease Research, NIH
- “Disorders of Sex Development: Psychological Outcomes in DSD Research,” Tom Mazur, PsyD, Women & Children’s Hospital of Buffalo
- “Shared Decision Making,” Laura A. Siminoff, PhD, Virginia Commonwealth University
- “Informed Consent for Research and Care for Children with DSD,” Anne Tamar-Mattis, JD, Advocates for Informed Choice
- “Interdisciplinary Team Care,” Helen Sharp, PhD, Western Michigan University
2009 Pediatric Endocrine Society and Pediatric Academic Societies Mini-Course on DSD – When to Tell the Patient (link to presentations):
- “Disclosing a DSD: My Story,” Katharine L. Baratz (now MD, MA from University of Pennsylvania)
- “Disorders of Sex Development (DSD): When to Tell the Patient?”, Tom Mazur, PsyD, Women & Children’s Hospital of Buffalo
- “Disorders of Sex Development: When to Tell the Patient,” Charmian A. Quigley, MBBS, Eli Lilly
- “Informed Consent for Research and Care for Children with DSD,” Anne Tamar-Mattis, JD, Advocates for Informed Choice
Latest
- New Article on Developing Multidisciplinary Teams
- Summary: Improving Collaboration and Communication in DSD Care Meeting in OKC
- Your Child Resources and Links
- New Support Groups Formed at LIJ/Cohen Medical Center
- Pediatric Gynecology as a Critical Component of Surgical and Non-Surgical DSD Care
- Report from the 2011 Hypospadias and Epispadias Meeting
Quality Care Indicators
View a summary of indicators of high-quality interdisciplinary care for children with disorders of sex development (DSD).
Review Expert Presentations
Pediatric Academic Societies Mini-Course on DSD Disclosure, University of Michigan DSD Research and Quality Improvement Symposium, and more.
Questions Answered
Find clear answers to common questions about disorders of sex development (DSD) at Accord Alliance's Frequently Asked Questions page.
Clinical Pearls
At the Accord Alliance blog, specialists on dedicated DSD teams share their experiences with team-building, reimbursement issues, and more.
Meetings Upcoming
Find dates and informational links for conferences on disorders of sex development (DSD), including meetings of clinicians and support groups.

