Transgender individuals continue to report inadequate, and at times discriminatory, medical care. Concurrently, healthcare professionals frequently acknowledge a lack of preparedness in providing appropriate care to this population. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of an elective course on transgender health in enhancing the knowledge of fourth-year medical students. A 20-hour elective course was offered to fourth-year medical students, covering both medical and legal aspects of transgender identity. Sessions were delivered by a range of professionals with relevant expertise. Students (n=90) completed a knowledge assessment questionnaire prior to and following the course. There was a significant improvement in students' knowledge regarding the care of transgender patients between the pre- and post-course assessments. Moreover, participants expressed high levels of satisfaction with the elective. This elective course, delivered over four half-day sessions, provided medical students with essential foundational knowledge for the care of transgender patients. The persistent disparities faced by transgender individuals in mental and physical health, as well as in access to healthcare, highlight the urgent need to reassess the training provided to future healthcare professionals. Incorporating transgender health education into medical training is essential to promote equitable care and to mitigate the systemic barriers that contribute to health disparities in this population.