UCSF The Medical Management of AIDS and Key Infections 2023
Advanced HIV Medicine, Antiretroviral Therapy (ART), Infectious Diseases & HIV Prevention Update
Overview
UCSF The Medical Management of AIDS and Key Infections 2023 is a comprehensive, evidence-based educational program developed by the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases & Global Medicine. This intensive three-day course provides the latest clinical updates in HIV prevention, antiretroviral therapy (ART), opportunistic infections, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), viral hepatitis, tuberculosis, respiratory infections, and long-term management of people living with HIV.
Led by internationally recognized HIV and infectious disease experts, the program combines state-of-the-art lectures, interactive panel discussions, case-based learning, and practical clinical guidance designed to improve patient outcomes across outpatient, inpatient, and community healthcare settings.
Participants gain current knowledge on HIV treatment advances, long-acting ART, resistance management, PrEP, PEP, DoxyPEP, emerging infectious diseases, cardiometabolic complications, mental health, addiction medicine, and multidisciplinary HIV care.
Course Features
- 39 Video Lectures
- 28 PDF Presentations
- Comprehensive HIV Medicine Update
- Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Review
- HIV Prevention Strategies
- Infectious Diseases Education
- STI Management Updates
- Hepatitis B & C Management
- Tuberculosis Updates
- COVID-19, RSV & Influenza Review
- Case-Based Clinical Discussions
- Expert UCSF Faculty
- Evidence-Based Guidelines
- Multidisciplinary HIV Care
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Apply current HIV treatment guidelines and ART strategies.
- Evaluate long-acting antiretroviral therapies and resistance management approaches.
- Utilize PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP appropriately in HIV prevention.
- Diagnose and manage common HIV-associated co-infections.
- Implement evidence-based treatment for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and tuberculosis.
- Address cardiovascular, metabolic, renal, neurologic, and endocrine complications in HIV patients.
- Apply contemporary approaches to COVID-19, RSV, influenza, and MPOX management.
- Optimize HIV patient care through individualized and multidisciplinary treatment strategies.
Major Topics Covered
HIV Medicine & Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)
A central focus of the course is the modern management of HIV infection.
Topics Include
- Initial HIV treatment
- Long-acting ART regimens
- ART simplification strategies
- HIV drug resistance
- Treatment switching
- HIV cure research
Faculty review current evidence-based approaches to optimizing antiretroviral therapy.
HIV Prevention
Dedicated sessions explore the latest prevention strategies.
Topics Include
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
- Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
- DoxyPEP
- Prevention counseling
- HIV screening programs
- Public health strategies
Participants learn practical approaches for reducing HIV transmission and improving preventive care.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
The course provides extensive updates on STI diagnosis and management.
Covered Topics
- Syphilis
- Gonorrhea
- Chlamydia
- HIV-associated STIs
- STI prevention
- Complex case discussions
Real-world cases reinforce evidence-based treatment approaches.
Hepatitis & Liver Disease
A major component of the curriculum focuses on viral hepatitis and liver health.
Topics Include
- Hepatitis B management
- Hepatitis C treatment
- NAFLD/NASH
- Cirrhosis
- Liver disease in HIV patients
Faculty discuss evolving therapies and management strategies.
Tuberculosis & Opportunistic Infections
Specialized sessions address infections frequently encountered in HIV care.
Covered Topics
- Tuberculosis diagnosis
- Tuberculosis treatment
- Opportunistic infections
- ARV resistance considerations
- Complex infectious disease cases
Participants review practical approaches to difficult clinical scenarios.
Respiratory Infections & COVID-19
The program provides current updates on respiratory infectious diseases.
Topics Include
- RSV
- Influenza
- COVID-19
- Long COVID
- MPOX
- Outpatient antiviral therapy
Faculty discuss management strategies for immunocompromised and high-risk patients.
Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health in HIV
As HIV patients live longer, chronic disease management has become increasingly important.
Topics Include
- Cardiovascular disease prevention
- Lipid management
- Weight management
- Diabetes and metabolic syndrome
- Cardiometabolic risk reduction
The course highlights strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
Endocrinology & Reproductive Health
Dedicated sessions review endocrine and reproductive issues in HIV care.
Covered Topics
- Hormonal disorders
- Sexual health
- Reproductive medicine
- Women’s health in HIV
- Fertility considerations
Faculty provide guidance for comprehensive patient-centered care.
Mental Health & Addiction Medicine
The course explores behavioral health issues frequently encountered in HIV practice.
Topics Include
- Complex PTSD
- Cognitive disorders
- Substance use disorders
- Addiction medicine
- Psychosocial care
Participants learn multidisciplinary approaches to managing mental health concerns.
Pulmonary Medicine & HIV
Advanced sessions cover respiratory disease management.
Topics Include
- Asthma
- COPD
- Pulmonary function testing
- Respiratory complications in HIV
Faculty review practical pulmonary care strategies.
HIV Dermatology
Specialized lectures focus on dermatologic manifestations of HIV and infectious diseases.
Covered Topics
- HIV-associated skin disorders
- STI-related dermatology
- Diagnostic approaches
- Case-based reviews
These sessions improve recognition and management of common dermatologic presentations.
Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Innovations
The course explores the future of healthcare technology.
Topics Include
- AI in clinical medicine
- HIV research innovations
- Digital health tools
- Future HIV care strategies
Participants gain insight into emerging technologies influencing modern healthcare.
Day-by-Day Curriculum
Day 1 – HIV & ART Updates
Key Topics
- Top Ten Issues in HIV Medicine
- HIV Cure Research
- Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
- PrEP, PEP & DoxyPEP
- State of the Art ART
- Cardiovascular Prevention
- HIV & STI Case Discussions
- ART101 Workshop
Day 2 – Co-Infections & Systemic Disease
Key Topics
- RSV
- Influenza
- COVID-19
- Long COVID
- MPOX
- Hepatitis B & C
- NAFLD/NASH
- Cirrhosis
- Endocrinology
- Reproductive Health
- Tuberculosis
Day 3 – Comprehensive HIV Care
Key Topics
- Weight Management
- STI Case Reviews
- Addiction Medicine
- PTSD & Mental Health
- ART Management Panels
- Asthma & COPD
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- HIV Dermatology
Educational Features
✔ Comprehensive HIV medicine review
✔ Current ART and prevention updates
✔ HIV prevention strategies (PrEP, PEP, DoxyPEP)
✔ STI and infectious disease management
✔ Hepatitis and tuberculosis education
✔ COVID-19 and respiratory infection updates
✔ Cardiometabolic and endocrine care
✔ Mental health and addiction medicine integration
✔ Case-based learning approach
✔ UCSF expert faculty presentations
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
- Infectious Disease Physicians
- Internal Medicine Physicians
- Family Medicine Physicians
- Hospitalists
- HIV Specialists
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Pharmacists
- Nurses
- Community Health Clinicians
- Global Health Professionals
- Medical Trainees
Why This Course Stands Out
✔ Comprehensive HIV and infectious disease curriculum
✔ Led by internationally recognized UCSF experts
✔ Covers prevention, treatment, and long-term HIV care
✔ Includes ART, PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP updates
✔ Strong focus on real-world clinical application
✔ Reviews emerging infectious diseases and co-infections
✔ Integrates cardiometabolic, mental health, and reproductive care
✔ Evidence-based and guideline-driven education
✔ Case-based discussions and practical management strategies
✔ Valuable for both specialists and primary care clinicians
