Webinar | CMSA Northeastern Regional Coalition
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | 6:00-8:00 PM EST
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The Truth You Never Knew About “Routine” Male Circumcision
CEU Event: 2 CCMC and 2 NYSED SW CEUs
Presented by: Hudson Valley CMSA Chapter
Speaker: Georganne Chapin, BA, MA, JD
Session Summary:
1. Review circumcision’s roots in American medicine from 19th century Victorian times to the present, and the procedure’s ongoing promotion despite it being considered “non-therapeutic” by U.S. and international medical organizations.
2. Describe long term psychological and sexual consequences of amputating the male foreskin, including personal accounts from men and their female partners.
3. Discuss the ethical dilemmas that confront medical and nursing professionals asked to participate in non-therapeutic genital surgeries to which the patient cannot consent.
Sponsored by: CMSA and Hudson Valley CMSA Chapter
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IMPORTANT WEBINAR INFORMATION:
- Sorry, there are no refunds or credits for future meetings given in the event that a person is unable to attend.
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This way we can help should any technical issues arise. - To obtain your CEU Certificate you must attend the entire program.
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