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Draft MS Notice medical examiners for medical examiners for medical evaluation of transgender - comments to be sent to capt Nitin Mukesh NS DGS Mumbai on n.mukesh@gov.in. and copy to Capt Ranjit Muduli muduli-dgs@gov.in
Applicable to:
Medical Examiners
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Medical Assessment Guidelines
New guidelines for medical examiners assessing transgender applicants for maritime courses.
- Key Points: Assessment on a 'case to case' basis, declaration of gender and hormone therapy, temporary unfitness letter, detailed evaluation at appropriate center.
2. Medical Fitness Assessment
Fitness assessment varies based on surgical procedures and hormone therapy duration.
- Applicants with: Completed gender reassignment surgery or hormone therapy for 5+ years require detailed mental health examination. Others may require additional testing.
WPATH Standards - World Professional Association for Transgender Health
Important Note
Applicants must provide detailed reports from treating specialists for hormone therapy and surgical procedures.
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