STI EXPERT HOUR WEBINAR Why the Dose Matters: PrEP Strategies for HIV

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM (PST)

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1.25 CME UNITS AT NO COST

Pre-Exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has been shown to be safe and effective in reducing HIV infection. With recent updates in PrEP, many options are available, and selection of the best regimen is the key to success.  The purpose of this webinar is to review the pharmacologic basis for drug dosing and outline gaps and challenges in management.

Learning Objectives

Review the key pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide, and cabotegravir  Identify patients who may be appropriate for Daily vs. Event-Driven PrEP Review key side effects of PrEP and potential strategies for management Describe the role of adherence on PrEP effectiveness

Meet Our Expert

Kathy Yang, PharmD, MPH

Dr. Yang is a Health Sciences Clinical Professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy at the University of California (UCSF) School of Pharmacy and an Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacist in the UCSF Medical Center. Dr. Yang specializes in the treatment of multi-drug resistant gram-negative infections. Her research interest focuses on the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic optimization of antibiotic dosing for the treatment of infectious diseases.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the California Prevention Training Center. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education to physicians. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses may receive continuing nursing education credit for this educational activity as the ANCC accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ through its reciprocity agreement. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Questions? Elizabeth Olson, MPH Clinical Program Manager elizabeth.olson@ucsf.edu

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