Session 1: A Review of the HIV Epidemic: Movement of an Acute to a Chronic Paradigm.

Date: 9/12/2012 Check-In and Breakfast:
 7:00 am - 7:30 am
Educational Session: 7:30 am - 1:00 pm

Frank Romanelli, Pharm.D., MPH, FAPhA, AAHIVE,BCPS

Professor of Pharmacy & Associate Dean, College of Pharmacy; Associate Professor of Medicine and Health Sciences, Colleges of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Kentucky. Disclosure: Mr. Romanelli has NO financial arrangements with any corporate organization that might have an interest in the subject being presented.

At the conclusion of this program, the participant should be able to:

  • Review basic epidemiology associated with HIV disease.
  • Describe the pathophysiologic foundations and consequences of HIV infection.
  • Describe common modes of HIV transmission.
  • Discuss current screening and testing procedures associated with HIV.
  • Differentiate between HIV infection and AIDS.
  • Discuss current treatment strategies in the management of HIV infection.
  • Describe primary care implications and issues associated with HIV infection including but not limited to immunizations and other co-morbidities.