In this course, Dr. Laura Pedersen will discuss ART, rapid start, and HIV care management in primary care settings. As well as the importance of healthcare maintenance and adherence for patients with HIV. This course highlights evolving areas of research including lipid management and HIV and aging. 

 

Course Objectives:

1. Review the basic principles of ART including rapid start for people newly diagnosed with HIV.
2. Discuss how non-Infectious Disease providers can promote adherence and keep patients engaged in care.
3. Learn about important healthcare maintenance considerations including immunization recommendations, cancer screening, and comorbidities management.
4. Highlight evolving areas of research including lipid management and HIV and aging.

Speaker:

Laura Pedersen, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Infectious Diseases Fellowship Associate Program Director
Regional Director of MAAETC & VHARCC

 

Accreditation: 

Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Social Work credits are not being offered for this program.  A general Certificate of Attendance will be sent instead. 

Intended Audience

Doctors, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Case Managers

Contact

Person: Emily Cadden
Email: emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org