THE NEW YORK COURSE 2021 Virtual

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THE NEW YORK COURSE 2021 Virtual

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Thursday, June 3, 2021 10 AM - Friday, June 4, 2021 3 PM America/New_York

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This advanced CME activity will provide participants with state-of-the-art information and practical guidance from internationally recognized experts on progress in managing HIV and viral hepatitis, including drug development and treatment, management of important comorbidities, HIV prevention strategies, eradication of hepatitis C and lessons learned from COVID-19 in the context of HIV. The discussions at this meeting will allow clinicians to provide the highest quality of care in a variety of practice settings.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Identify current and new antiretroviral agents and treatment strategies, including solutions to uncertainties in diverse patient populations
Explain current and emerging treatment approaches for the cure of both hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV)
Identify areas of overlap between the novel COVID-19 pandemic and HIV infection, exploring how lessons learned from each will inform future management and prevention decisions
Evaluate issues in HIV prevention and the available approaches to reduce the risk of HIV transmission
Discuss the common features of HIV infection, substance abuse, and mental illness and the importance of collaborative strategies in treating them
Examine available noninvasive modalities for diagnosing and staging liver disease
List key factors in managing hepatitis and other liver disorders in HIV-infected individuals

TARGETED AUDIENCE

The curriculum offered at this activity is designed to meet the needs of Infectious Disease Physicians, Hepatologists, Gastroenterologists, Family Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Pharmacists, and others involved in frontline HIV and Hepatitis patient care and treatment.

ACCREDITATION

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center and Mentor. Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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