Speakers: Calvin J. Cohen, MD Msc and Ian Frank, MD 

Topic: Real Cases - 
Which ARV Regimens do We Start With...As of Feb 2013 

CRI Research Director Dr. Cal Cohen recently presented as part of an "HIV Grand Rounds" program on starting HIV medication regimens. Click on the link below to view the program.


About "HIV Grand Rounds": Mirroring academic grand rounds programs, these CME-certified sessions combine traditional academic grand rounds with the innovation and convenience of telemedicine. Presentations cover the most important and current topics in HIV/AIDS and are delivered by the top experts in the field. They are designed to be immediately relevant to practicing HIV clinicians and many are case-based. 
 
Sponsorship
This  program is jointly sponsored by the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and ViralEd, LLC.
 
      
                 

Intended Audience

This educational activity is designed for HIV specialists, Infectious Disease specialists, Internal Medicine specialists, Family Practice physicians, Dermatologists, Osteo-specialists, Nephrologists, Hematology/oncologists, Psychiatrists, Public Health professionals, OB/GYN physicians and other clinicians interested and involved in the care of patients with HIV/AIDS.

Commercial Support Acknowledgement

These activities are supported by educational grants from Gilead Sciences Medical Affairs and Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Series Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the educational activity, participants should be able to
  • List the important factors that play a role in ARV therapy success;
  • Explain the role that drug adverse events, drug pharmacokinetics and patient adherence play in achieving ARV success and avoiding morbidity and mortality;
  • Describe the important opportunistic infections and co-morbidities that may affect HIV-positive patients and increase their risk for morbidity and mortality
  • Discuss the importance of individualizing the care of each HIV-positive patient

Faculty

Course Directors
Calvin J. Cohen, MD, MSc                                  
Research Director
CRI New England
Clinical Instructor
Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts
 
Ian Frank, MD
Professor of Medicine
Director, Clinical Therapeutics Program
Penn Center for AIDS Research
Perelman School of Medicine at the 
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 
John G. Bartlett, MD

Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases
Stanhope Bayne Jones Professor of Medicine     
Director, HIV Care Program
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland

Upcoming Faculty
Calvin J. Cohen, MD, MSc         
Research Director
CRI New England
Clinical Instructor
Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts

Ian Frank, MD
Professor of Medicine
Director, Clinical Therapeutics Program
Penn Center for AIDS Research
Perelman School of Medicine at the 
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 

Accreditation and Designation Statements

Accreditation Statement:

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and ViralEd, LLC. The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

 

Designation Statement:
The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania designates each live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Community Research Initiative (CRI) is an independent, nonprofit, community-based organization in New England dedicated to HIV clinical research, treatment education, and financial assistance for approved drug treatments and health insurance coverage.  

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