Dr Jon Arcelus is one of the chapter leads working on the 'Eunuch' chapter for WPATH.
'Professor Jon Arcelus
Professor Jon Arcelus, LMS, GP(T), MSc, FRCPsych, PhD is a clinical professor in mental health and transgender health at the University of Nottingham and an honorary clinician at the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. He joined the team in 2014 where he works as a medical doctor, providing assessment and treatment for gender affirming medical interventions (hormones, surgery, hair removal, and SLT).
After completing his undergraduate degree in Medicine in Spain, Prof. Arcelus undertook clinical and academic training in the United Kingdom. He trained in psychotherapy, including sexual and relationship therapy, systemic therapy and interpersonal psychotherapy and he obtained his PhD from the University of Leicester in 2005. During his clinical training he gained experience working at the Gender Identity Development Service in London and he maintained his interest in transgender health throughout his career. He works in policy making with national and international sport and dance organizations, including The Royal Ballet, World Athletics and England Rugby.
Prof. Arcelus is the co-chair of the Standards of Care version 8 (SOC-8) developed by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH). He works closely with Trans organisations, including Mermaids, and Gender Intelligence and Translearning partnership. Professor Arcelus has over 150 publications, including books and chapters. He is an Associate Editor of the International Journal of Transgender Health.
Professor Jon Arcelus is a recognised specialist in gender dysphoria and his name is included as a registered medical practitioner on the Gender Recognition Panel.
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