COVID-19, the BC-CfE Response

Objectives:

An update on BC-CfE’s position regarding the COVID-19 pandemic
An overview of the COVID-19 pandemic, clinical presentations and prevention
Information on what the BC-CfE is doing to facilitate access to ART in view of the COVID-19 pandemic

SPEAKERS:
Dr. Julio Montaner
Executive Director & Physician-in-Chief
BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS

Dr. Peter Phillips
Clinical Professor
Division of Infectious Diseases, University of British Columbia

Dr. Zabrina Brumme
Laboratory Director
BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS

Junine Toy, Pharm D
Senior Manager, BC-CfE Drug Treatment Program
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, St. Paul’s Hospital

Cost: Free registration.

The recorded session will be accessible on the BC-CfE’s website at education.cfenet.ubc.ca/webinars.

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Summarize and describe epidemiological, behavioural, virological, and other related research relevant to the management of people living with HIV and other syndemic conditions
Describe and demonstrate up-to-date information regarding the care of people living with HIV and syndemic conditions (including viral hepatitis and substance use) particularly in regards to primary care, antiretroviral therapy and other treatments, and comorbid conditions
Review new and emerging issues in the context of the management of people living with HIV and other syndemic conditions
Identify both clinical and community resources to support the care of people living with HIV and syndemic conditions.