HIV/COVID-19 Mini-Residency
Target Audience
Learning Objectives
After this activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe current trends in HIV epidemiology in the United States;
- Discuss the fundamentals of and new trends in HIV prevention, testing, and counseling, including the use of PrEP and ART for prevention;
- List the classes and targets of anti-retroviral drugs, their side effects, and their indications for use;
- Review ART management in consideration of the prevention and effective management of common HIV co-morbidities, including depression, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, and HIV-associated neurological defects;
- Cite factors leading to ART drug resistance and three ways to reduce the risk of drug resistance;
- Describe the current epidemiology of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STI) in the United States and current STI prevention and treatment strategies;
- Recall current statistics surrounding COVID-19, mortality, and its degree of severity among adults;
- Discuss the current understanding of the COVID-19 pandemic, including antiviral and immunomodulatory treatments and vaccines;
- Identify fundamental elements of ambulatory HIV care via virtual encounters, including respectful engagement, sensitive history taking, limited physical diagnosis, laboratory management and clinical monitoring, and patient education;
- Describe strategies for HIV management during pregnancy to prevent mother-to-child transmission.
- 15.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 15.25 Nursing Contact Hours
- 15.25 Participation
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The University of Chicago reserves the right to cancel or postpone this activity due to unforeseen circumstances. In the unlikely event this activity must be cancelled or postponed, the registration fee will be refunded; however, The University of Chicago is not responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses to participants, including fees assessed by airline/travel/lodging agencies.
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO COURSE DIRECTORS
Professor of Medicine
Aniruddha Hazra, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Director, Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program
Medical Director, UCM Sexual Wellness Clinic
Director, STI Services for Chicago Center of HIV Elimination
Disclosure Declarations
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Other Health Professional Credit
Other healthcare professionals will receive a Certificate of Participation. For information on the applicability and acceptance of Certificates of Participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME, please consult your professional licensing board.
Please Note: The credit claiming process will close three months after the conference ends. Requests to claim credit after three months will be subject to additional fees.