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Expert Guidance on Selecting Among Recommended Regimens for Rapid Initiation of First-line ART

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In this concise activity, review current evidence and gain expert insights on how to choose an optimal ART regimen for rapid start.

Pharmacists : 1.00 contact {hour} ({0.1} CEUs)

Physicians : maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 {Credit}

Released: March 25, 2020

Expiration: March 24, 2021

No longer available for credit.

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Faculty

Gregory Huhn

Gregory Huhn, MD, MPHTM

Interim Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases
Senior Director of HIV Services
Cook County HIV Integrated Programs
Interim Medical Director, The RMR CORE Center
Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois

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Provided by the USF Health
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Supporters

Supported by an educational grant from

Janssen Therapeutics Division of Janssen Products

Target Audience

This program is intended for physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers who care for patients with HIV infection.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
  • Determine which patients with newly diagnosed HIV would be appropriate candidates for rapid ART initiation
  • Select optimal first-line HIV regimens when initiating rapid or same-day ART based on guideline recommendations, available evidence, and individual patient factors

Faculty Disclosure

Primary Author

Gregory Huhn, MD, MPHTM

Interim Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases
Senior Director of HIV Services
Cook County HIV Integrated Programs
Interim Medical Director, The RMR CORE Center
Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois

Gregory Huhn, MD, has disclosed that he is on the advisory board/panel for Gilead Sciences, Janssen, Theratechnologies, and ViiV Healthcare and received funds for research support from Gilead Sciences, Janssen, and ViiV Healthcare.

Staff Disclosure

Staff

Jennifer M. Blanchette, Ph.D.

Clinical Editor
Clinical Care Options, LLC

Jennifer Blanchette, PhD, has no relevant conflicts of interest to report.

Tiffany Hensley-McBain, PhD

Clinical Editor

Tiffany Hensley-McBain, PhD, has no relevant conflicts of interest to report.

Edward King, M.A.

Vice President, Editorial
Clinical Care Options, LLC

Edward King, MA, has no relevant conflicts of interest to report.

Kiran Mir-Hudgeons, PhD

Clinical Editor

Kiran Mir-Hudgeons, PhD, has no relevant conflicts of interest to report.

Instructions for Credit

USF Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Physician Continuing Medical Education

Credit Designation

USF Health designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

USF Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This knowledge-based program has been approved for 1.0 contact hours (0.01 CEU). Universal program number is as follows: 0230-9999-20-012-H02-P

Type of activity: Knowledge

For Pharmacists:
It is the responsibility of the pharmacy participant to ensure the provider has the learner’s birthday and e-Profile ID (ePID)/NABP number; it is the responsibility of the provider to submit to CPE Monitor participant information within 60 days of the activity for all participants who have attended, attested to their participation, and provided their ePID/NABP number and birthdate. 

ACPE indicates it is the responsibility of the pharmacy professional to confirm the status of their NABP contact hours before 60 days past the activity. If there are any discrepancies, contact the provider immediately. You may contact USF Health through cpdsupport@usf.edu.

Additional Information

Participation in this self-study activity should be completed in approximately 1 hours. To successfully complete this activity and receive credit, participants must follow these steps during the period from March 25, 2020, through March 24, 2021:

1. Register online at http://www.clinicaloptions.com.
2. Read the target audience, learning objectives, and faculty disclosures.
3. Study the educational activity online or printed out.
4. Submit answers to the posttest questions and evaluation questions online.

You must receive a test score of at least 65% and respond to all evaluation questions to receive a certificate. After submitting the evaluation, you may access your online certificate by selecting the certificate link on the posttest confirmation page. Records of all CME/CE activities completed can be found on the "CME/CE Manager" page. There are no costs/fees for this activity.

Program Medium

This program has been made available online.


Goal


The goal of this activity is to improve learners’ competence in selecting appropriate regimens for rapid ART initiation in the management of patients with HIV infection.