About:
HIV Syndemics in Clinical Practice: Enhancing Care within the EHE Framework:
This four-part webinar series will explore integrated approaches to address the syndemics of HIV, STIs, viral hepatitis, mental health, and substance use disorders to effectively End the HIV Epidemic (EHE).
This series is designed for clinicians, clinic staff, administrators, psychosocial support teams, navigators, and community health workers. Click here to view upcoming series webinars.
Speaker:
Sarah Schmalzle, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine
Medical Director, THRIVE Program | Institute of Human Virology
University of Maryland, School of Medicine
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, learners should be better able to:
- Identify factors related to HIV syndemics that influence PrEP eligibility, adherence, and clinical outcomes.
- Discuss best practice approaches to integrate STI screening, treatment, and prevention strategies, including doxy-PEP, into PrEP care protocols.
- Describe clinical considerations for PrEP and PEP coordination with co-occurring behavioral or medical conditions.
Accreditation:
- Continuing Nursing Education (CNE): 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 1.5 credit hours.
- Certificate of Attendance
In order to receive a certificate of attendance or continuing education, all required evaluations must be completed in a timely manner.
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).
Acknowledgement:
This website is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents in this presentation are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
