Come learn about the root causes that put young people at risk of new HIV infections and how to avoid poor health outcomes.
Objectives:
- Describe the epidemiology of HIV in youth
- Highlight the many challenges this population poses
- Develop approach to HIV testing in this population
- When test is positive, provide appropriate counselling and follow-up care arrangements
Featured Speaker: Stephen Eppes, MD - Director of Pediatric Infectious Diseases for ChristianaCare Health System
Accreditation:
1.5 CME will be offered for attending this event live. This activity was planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Medical Society of Delaware and the MAAETC. Continuing Education credits issued for participation in CE activity may not apply toward license renewal in all states. It is the responsibility of each participant to verify the requirements of their state licensing board(s).
Audience:
Any health workforce team member interested in the topic. This includes clinicians, clinic staff, care team members, community worker and pharmacists working with key populations.
