This virtual event is the first in the upcoming series entitled "Intersecting Epidemics in the Context of Ending the Epidemic:  Tackling HIV, Substance Use, and HCV". This series is co-sponsored by the MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center (MAAETC), the National Alliance for HIV Education and Workforce Development (NAHEWD), the Opioid Response Network (ORN), the Mid-Atlantic Regional Public Health Training Center, and the Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC).

Session title: Ending the HIV Epidemic: Intersection of Treatment, Prevention, and Substance Use

By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Explain the correlation between HIV infection and Substance Use Disorder and the impact on HIV transmission in this special population.
2. List the current HIV prevention models available in order to have an impact on the reduction of new HIV infections in the United States.
3. Discuss Antiretroviral Therapy Rapid Start for persons diagnosed with HIV as a key strategy for Ending the HIV Epidemic.

Trainings with 60 minutes didactic and 60 minutes interactive. Breakout rooms will be part of the interactive piece and will include case study discussion.

Speaker

Sharjeel Ahmad, MD, MPH, FIDSA, FACP, AAHIVS

Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine

Medical Director, Positive Health Solutions

Department of Medicine, Section of Infectious Diseases

University of Illinois College of Medicine- Peoria