Briefcase

Choosing ART: What Does the Evidence Say?

Launch Date
10/29/2020
Credit Amount
0.00 Expired
Credit Expires
10/29/2021

Faculty

Monica Gandhi, MD, MPH
Professor of Medicine and Associate Division Chief (Clinical Operations/Education)
Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases, and Global Medicine, University of California San Francisco (UCSF)/San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH)
Director, UCSF Center for AIDS Research (CFAR)
Medical Director, HIV Clinic at SFGH, San Francisco, CA
Monica Gandhi, MD, MPH

Monica Gandhi MD, MPH, is Professor of Medicine and Associate Division Chief (Clinical Operations/Education) of the Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases, and Global Medicine at University of California San Francisco (UCSF)/San Francisco General Hospital. She also serves as the Director of the UCSF Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) and the Medical Director of the HIV Clinic at SFGH (“Ward 86”). Dr. Gandhi’s current research program is on identifying low-cost solutions to measuring antiretroviral levels in resource-limited settings, such as determining drug levels in hair and urine samples. Dr. Gandhi also works on pre-exposure prophylaxis and treatment strategies for HIV infection in women.

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Statement of Need

There have been many recent therapeutic advances in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), aiming to improve rates of viral suppression, reduce treatment burden, and improve treatment adherence. Current HIV guidelines provide recommendations for managing patients with HIV, including treatment initiation, therapy switching, and individualized treatment regimens for special populations. Rapid antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation is imperative for early virologic suppression after HIV infection, as it improves health outcomes and decreases transmission. All individuals living with HIV should be offered ART following a confirmed diagnosis, with same-day initiation available. However, despite the benefits of early treatment, ART initiation is often delayed.

This CME Outfitters BriefCase focuses on incorporating the latest evidence-based and guideline-directed treatment strategies for a patient who has been newly diagnosed with HIV.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this CME/CE activity, participants should be able to incorporate the latest evidence-based and guideline-directed treatment strategies in the management of patients newly diagnosed with HIV.

The following learning objectives pertain only to those requesting CNE or CPE credit: Assess the latest evidence-based and guideline-directed treatment strategies in the management of patients newly diagnosed with HIV.

Financial Support

Supported by independent educational grants from Gilead Sciences, Inc.; Merck & Co., Inc.; and ViiV Healthcare. The supporters were not involved in the development of content or the selection of faculty for this educational activity.

Target Audience

Infectious disease specialists, primary care physicians, PAs, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists.

Credit Information

Physicians (ACCME) 1.0

CME Outfitters, LLC, designates this enduring material 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.

Pharmacists/Pharmacy Tech (ACPE) 1.0

This application-based activity is approved for 1.0 contact hour (0.10 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy credit.
Activity UAN: 0376-0000-20-162-H01-P

ABIM MOC 1.0

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Royal College MOC

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MIPS Improvement Activity

Completion of this accredited CME activity meets the expectations of an Accredited Safety or Quality Improvement Program (IA_PSPA_28) for the Merit-based Incentive Payment Program (MIPS). Clinicians should submit their improvement activities by attestation via the CMS Quality Payment Program website.

Note to Nurse Practitioners

Nurse Practitioners can apply for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). AANP will accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ from organizations accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Nurse practitioners can also apply for credit through their state boards.

Disclosure Declaration

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Dr. Gandhi has no disclosures to report.

  • Jeffrey Helfand, DO (peer reviewer) has no disclosures to report.
  • Mae Ochoa, RPh (peer reviewer) has no disclosures to report.
  • Susan Perry (planning committee) has no disclosures to report.
  • Jan Perez (planning committee) has no disclosures to report.
  • Sharon Tordoff (planning committee) has no disclosures to report.
  • Disclosures were obtained from the CME Outfitters, LLC staff: No disclosures to report.

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NOTE: Pharmacist CE Universal Activity Number, Enduring: 0376-0000-20-162-H01-P.

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Choosing ART: What Does the Evidence Say?
Event Date: 10/29/2020