Learning Objectives:
1. Learners will be able to understand and apply the CDC’s updated algorithm for HIV testing and diagnosis.
2. Learners will be able to understand key principles of HIV management, including indications for starting antiretroviral therapy, the concept of undetectable = untransmittable, and primary care for people living with HIV.
3. Learners will be able to identify and become familiar with effective HIV prevention strategies, including HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
4. Learners will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the HIV care continuum, recognizing the importance of early diagnosis, linkage to care, treatment adherence, and regular monitoring to optimize health outcomes for individuals with HIV.
5. Learners will identify common barriers to care and treatment adherence faced by individuals living with HIV and develop strategies to enhance patient retention in care and improve engagement through supportive interventions.
6. Learners will become familiar with and be able to apply the latest evidence-based guidelines for HIV management from leading health organizations, ensuring that their clinical practice reflects the most current standards of care.
7. Learners will acquire skills to assess and address social drivers of health impacting patient access to HIV care, including socioeconomic status, housing, and mental health, to create comprehensive and individualized treatment plans.
Accreditation Statements:
VOCCME is co-sponsored by the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS), the Georgia Osteopathic Medical Association (GOMA), the Montana Osteopathic Medical Association (MOMA), the North Carolina Osteopathic Medical Association (NCOMA), the Ohio Osteopathic Association (OOA), the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon (OPSO), and the Tennessee Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA). Each of these osteopathic associations is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
VOCCME has been designated for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A credits by the VOC sponsors, who have authorized MAOPS to report CME and specialty credits to the AOA commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.
MAOPS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
MAOPS designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Planning Disclosure:
The VOCCME Planning Committee has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing healthcare goods or services consumed by or used on patients relative to the content of these presentations.
AOA Grievance Policy:
All grievances should be in writing and specify the nature of the grievance. Initially, all grievances should be directed to the MAOPS Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Virtual CME Committee. All grievances will receive an initial written response within 30 days of receipt. If a participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint in writing to the Council on Continuing Medical Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.