HIV Update 2018Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

222 Richmond Street, Providence, RI 02912

Program DescriptionThis program is designed to give an update on the diagnosis and management of HIV infection. We will address latest statistics on new infections and trends in the state of Rhode Island and services provided to HIV patients at the Immunology Center. Our speakers are Brown faculty with significant expertise in their topics. Our goals are to increase knowledge to effectively prevent, diagnose and treat HIV infection in primary care practice and to be knowledgeable about common questions arising in the care of the HIV-infected patient.

Target AudiencePhysicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses specializing in infectious diseases, primary care, family practice, internal medicine, geriatrics, gastroenterology and hepatology as well as social workers, licensed mental health counselors, and other interested medical providers.

Learning Objectives• Understand trends and statistics in new HIV diagnoses

in RI.• Learn about current HIV testing algorithms including

pitfalls in making a diagnosis.• Learn about effective new treatments to prevent

HIV infection.• HIV treatment is as simple as one pill a day, what to

prescribe and what needs to be monitored for success.• Update of prevention of mother to child transmission and

specific health issues for HIV-infected women.• Learn about the specific health challenges facing the aging

HIV-infected patient

AccreditationThe Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

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Saturday, April 14, 20187:30–8:20 am Registration and Breakfast

8:20–8:30 Welcome and Introductions Karen Tashima, MD

8:30–9:00 Epidemiology of HIV in Rhode Island Thomas E. Bertrand , MPH, MA

9:00–9:30 HIV Testing Jerome M. Larkin, MD

9:30–10:00 Clinical Update on HIV Prevention Philip A. Chan, MD, MS

10:00–10:30 HIV Treatment Update and The Immunology Center Joseph M. Garland, MD

10:30–11:00 Break and Visit Exhibitors

11:00–11:30 HIV, Women and Pregnancy Erica J. Hardy, MD, MA, MMSc

11:30–12:00 pm The Aging Patient with HIV Infection Edward J. Wing, MD

12:00–12:30 Mental Health Issues in HIV Megan M. Pinkston-Camp, PhD, MA

12:30-1:00 pm Networking Reception and Light Lunch

Registration InformationConference registration fee includes: Breakfast, break, access to an online syllabus, & complimentary on-site parking.Register online: https://apps.biomed.brown.edu/cme_registration

Registration Fees$100.00 Healthcare Professionals$25.00 Residents, Fellows, Students

Conference ParkingParking will be available in the parking garage connected to the medical building, located on the corner of Richmond and Elm Streets. Enter through the Elm Street entrance.

Please notify the Brown CME Office in writing at least two weeks prior to the conference to request reasonable

accommodations.

Course DirectorKaren Tashima, MDProfessor of MedicineWarren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityDirector, HIV Clinical Trials ProgramThe Miriam Hospital | Providence, RIFamily Healthcare Center at SSTAR | Fall River, MA

Guest FacultyThomas E. Bertrand, MPH, MAChief, Office of HIV, STDs, Viral Hepatitis, and TBRhode Island Department of Health | Providence, RI

Philip A. Chan, MD, MSAssistant Professor of MedicineWarren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityDirector, HIV/STD Testing and Prevention ServicesThe Immunology Center of The Miriam HospitalProvidence, RI

Joseph M. Garland, MDAssistant Professor of Medicine, Clinician EducatorWarren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityMedical Director, Infectious Diseases/Immunology CenterThe Miriam Hospital | Providence, RI

Jerome M. Larkin, MDAssociate Professor of Medicine, Clinician EducatorWarren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityDirector, Inpatient Infectious Diseases Consultation ServiceRhode Island Hospital | Providence, RI

Erica J. Hardy, MD, MA, MMSc Assistant Professor of Medicine, Clinician EducatorWarren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityDirector, Women's Infectious Disease Consult ServiceWomen & Infants Hospital | Providence, RI

Megan M. Pinkston-Camp, PhD, MAAssistant Professor of Psychiatry & Human Behavior (Research) Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University |Psychologist, Clinical Behavioral Medicine Service The Immunology Center of The Miriam HospitalProvidence, RI

Edward J. Wing, MDProfessor of Medical ScienceWarren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityThe Miriam Hospital | Providence, RI

Credit DesignationLicensed Mental Health Counselors: This activity has been approved for 3.5 CEU hours by the RIMHCA.

Nurses: This Continuing Nursing Education Activity wasApproved by the Northeast Multi-State Division, AnAccredited Approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. For 4.5 Contact Hours.

Physicians: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

RI Specific: This program qualifies for 3.5 hours CME Credit in infection control, one of the required areas of section 6.0; 6.2.1 RI CME re-licensure requirements.

Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners: Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for 3.5 hours AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.

Psychologists: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University has been approved by the Rhode Island Psychological Association to offer continuing education credits for Psychologists. The Alpert Medical School maintains responsibility for the program. This program is approved for 3.5 Category 1 CE Credit. (Credits available to RI licensed psychologists only.

Social Workers: This activity has been approved by the NASW,Rhode Island for 3.5 CE's (3.5 CE's in Cross-Cultural Practice),Authorization #: RI-6967, valid until 4/30/19.

Cancellation PolicyCancellations/substitutions must be made in writing to the Brown CME Office at least two weeks prior to the conference, no later than April 1, 2018. A $25.00 administrative fee will be charged for all refunds (no refunds for “no shows”). There will be no additional charge for substitutions. This conference is subject to change or cancellation

For More InformationContact the Brown CME Office233 Richmond St., G-R156, Providence, RI 02912Ph: 401.863.2871 | F: 401.863.2202 | E: CME@Brown.eduWebsite: https://Brown.edu/cme