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Harvard Delays Transgender Health Course Amid Fee Controversy

10/28/2025

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Harvard Medical School has postponed its online course "Advancing Excellence in Transgender Health" due to scrutiny of its fee-waiver policy for LGBTQ+ doctors.
The course was set for October 24-26, with waivers based on gender identity and a $650 charge for others.
Legal experts are divided on the policy's implications, given the 2020 Bostock v. Clayton County ruling.
Harvard Medical School will ensure compliance with applicable laws before rescheduling.

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Harvard Medical School has postponed its online course "Advancing Excellence in Transgender Health" due to scrutiny of its fee-waiver policy for LGBTQ+ doctors.
The course was set for October 24-26, with waivers based on gender identity and a $650 charge for others.
Legal experts are divided on the policy's implications, given the 2020 Bostock v. Clayton County ruling.
Harvard Medical School will ensure compliance with applicable laws before rescheduling.