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The MAAETC Preceptorship Clinical Scholars Program offers a new intensive and experiential learning opportunity that connects traditional didactic education, case-based learning, and evidence-based clinical practice.

This program will feature interactive virtual training led by regional HIV experts, combined with local hands-on education and skill development.

Please note that attending an in-person preceptorship at an MAAETC Local Partner Site after the virtual training is a necessary component of this program.

Please contact us at maaetc@pitt.edu with any questions.

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Preceptorship Components:

1. Didactic 2-Day Session: 13.0 hours of comprehensive HIV training with regional clinical experts.

2. Experiential On-Site Learning with Preceptors: Each MAAETC Local Partner Site will host this component, coordinating learning experiences with appropriate clinical preceptors.

3. Clinical Content: The educational topics covered will include, but are not limited to, the initial patient encounter, ART prescribing, interactions between STIs and HIV, Mpox, viral hepatitis, prevention strategies, PrEP/PEP, co-morbidities, co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, medication optimization, resistance testing, chronic disease management, adherence strategies, motivational interviewing, primary care, and immunizations.

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Funding Acknowledgement:

The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center (MAAETC) is grant-funded by DHHS, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and 0% financed with non-governmental sources. Funding for this event was made possible in part by TR7HA53201 from the HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the DHHS nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

Any trade/brand names for products mentioned during the event presentations are for training and identification purposes only.

Intended Audience

The program is intended for clinicians employed within the MidAtlantic region, particularly those involved in HIV testing, treatment, and supportive services.
The training content has been tailored to address the educational needs of healthcare professionals in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, and the District of Columbia.

Contact

Person: MAAETC
Email: maaetc@pitt.edu