Important note: This is an in-person conference, and it will be held in the Yehl Ballroom in the Waldron Campus Center at Gannon University. 

Dinner will be provided free of charge to all registered participants.

About:

The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center, University of Pittsburgh Regional Partner, is hosting a dinner symposium focused on promising practices in HIV prevention, care, and treatment to address emerging and existing clinical challenges in all vulnerable populations. Clinical HIV experts will present content on HIV testing, delivery, and counseling strategies, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), and antiretroviral therapy (ART), while discussing how to navigate barriers and challenges to successful retention in care and adherence. 

At a Glance:

• Free Dinner Provided
• Free Nursing Continuing Education (CNE) and EMS ConED Credits Available*
• Networking Opportunities with Speakers, Clinics, & Attendees
• Informative, Evidence-Based Learning from Clinical HIV Experts
• Information and Resources on Cutting-Edge HIV Treatment & Prevention Options

Accreditation

*In order to receive a certificate of attendance or continuing education, all required evaluations must be completed in a timely manner. Please check in closer to the date of the event in regard to CEUs being offered for this program.

Nursing

The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association Approver Unit an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This event is eligible for 2.5 credit hours.

EMS ConED

The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center is approved as a provider of emergency medical services continuing educational development. This event is eligible for 2.5 credit hours.
In order to receive EMS credits, you must provide your certification number.

Certificate of Attendance

Continuing Education credits issued for participation in CE activity may not apply toward license renewal in all states.  It is the responsibility of each participant to verify the requirements of their state licensing board(s).

Location:

This in-person dinner symposium will take place in the Yehl Ballroom in the Waldron Campus Center at Gannon University.

The Waldron Campus Center is located at 628 Peach Street in Erie, PA 16501 in the center of Gannon University's campus. 

Street or garage parking is available for a fee.

Agenda:

4:15 pm – 4:45 pm

Registration, Networking, & Table Displays

4:45 pm – 5:30 pm

Buffet Service (vegetarian/gluten-free options will be available)

5:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Welcome & Introduction

Linda R. Frank, PhD, MSN, ACRN, FAAN
Professor, Public Health, Medicine, & Nursing
University of Pittsburgh, School of Public Health
Principal Investigator, MidAtlantic AETC

Erie HIV Update

Gary Snyder
Disease Intervention Specialist, HIV/AIDS Grant
Erie County Department of Health, Community Health Services

6:00 pm – 6:45 pm

The Role of HIV Testing, Delivery, & Counseling Strategies in Clinical Settings

Andromeda Fair, MSN, CRNP, WHNP-BC, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner 
Erie VA Medical Center

Objectives:

1. Review methods for identifying clinical signs and symptoms that indicate the need for HIV testing.
2. Describe the types of HIV tests, how to administer them, how to interpret results, and how to communicate those results to the patient.
3. Outline the different steps involved in test result delivery and counseling.
4. Review methods for identifying indications for HIV testing.

6:45 pm – 7:30 pm

Updates & Promising Practices in PrEP & PEP

Cara McAnaney, MD, AAHIVS  
Assistant Professor, Family Medicine
Director of HIV Primary Care Track, Family Medicine Residency Program
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Family Medicine Physician and HIV Specialist, UPMC Latterman Family Health Center
Clinician Consultant, National Clinician Consultation Center

Objectives:

1. Review the updated guidelines regarding PrEP and PEP.
2. Discuss the risks and benefits of different PrEP and PEP modalities.
3. Describe prevention counseling strategies to facilitate the transition from PEP to PrEP.

7:30 pm – 8:15 pm

Tailoring ART to Enhance Adherence

Ken Ho, MD, MPH 
Assistant Professor of Medicine
University of Pittsburgh, Division of Infectious Diseases
Medical Director, Pitt Men's Study

Objectives:

1. Describe recommended ART regimens for treatment-naïve individuals and discuss factors to consider when selecting an initial regimen.
2. Review new guidelines and factors associated with initiating rapid-start ART and long-acting injectable ART.
3. Identify barriers that impede successful linkage to care and adherence after HIV diagnosis based on the concepts of Treatment as Prevention (TasP) and Undetectable =Untransmittable (U=U).

8:15 pm – 8:30 pm

Evaluation and Concluding Remarks

8:30 pm

Adjournment