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Leaked WPATH Conference Videos Reveal Transgender Medical Practices
Hundreds of videos from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health show how leading figures approached research, treatment, and political strategy.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 11:23am
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An independent journalist has obtained and published hundreds of conference videos from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) and its U.S. offshoot, USPATH, from 2021 to 2023. The videos provide a rare inside look at how leading figures in pediatric gender medicine approached scientific research, drove the evolution of medical practices, and strategized politically during a critical period for the field.
Why it matters
The WPATH videos offer invaluable insights into this influential and secretive organization, which has played a central role in shaping the rapidly evolving field of transgender medicine. The videos reveal tensions and debates within the field, as well as strategies for navigating political and public relations challenges.
The details
The journalist, Benjamin Ryan, has published clips from the videos that he referenced in a major report for Compact magazine. The full videos will be released in the coming weeks and months, providing a comprehensive look at the discussions and decision-making processes within WPATH. The videos cover a range of topics, including research methodologies, treatment protocols, and political advocacy.
- The videos were recorded at WPATH and USPATH conferences from 2021 to 2023.
- The journalist's Compact magazine article was published on April 1, 2026.
The players
Benjamin Ryan
An independent journalist specializing in science and healthcare coverage, who has obtained and published the WPATH conference videos.
World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)
An influential organization that has played a central role in shaping the field of transgender medicine, and whose conference videos have been obtained and published by the journalist.
USPATH
The U.S. offshoot of WPATH, whose conference videos have also been obtained and published by the journalist.
What they’re saying
“Kids are going to die.”
— Chase Strangio
“These bans are just 'an entry point' to 'banning care for all trans people.”
— Chase Strangio
“Impossible for us to survive.”
— Chase Strangio
What’s next
The journalist plans to publish the most notable WPATH conference videos in full during the coming weeks and months, providing a comprehensive look at the discussions and decision-making processes within the organization.
The takeaway
The leaked WPATH conference videos offer a rare and invaluable glimpse into the inner workings of a powerful and influential organization that has played a central role in shaping the rapidly evolving field of transgender medicine. The videos reveal tensions, debates, and strategies within the field, raising important questions about the transparency and accountability of this influential group.
