Welcome to the International AIDS Society-USA

May 5, 2008: Cases on the Web Presentation 30, Managing Oral Health Problems in People with HIV Infection, by David A. Reznik, MD, is now available online for CME credit!
April 29, 2008: Registration for Fall New York (October 3, 2008) is now open. Click here for more details.
April 22, 2008: The April/May 2008 issue of Topics in HIV Medicine
(Highlights of the 15th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections [CROI] including the new drug resistance mutations figures [revised in Spring 2008]) is now available online.
April 15, 2008: Now Available Online: Webcasts and Podcasts of the Los Angeles (March 31, 2008) Web-based CME Meeting. Activity approved for free CME credit
March 24, 2008: Now Available Online: Webcasts and Podcasts of the New York (March 14, 2008) Web-based CME Meeting. Activity approved for free CME credit
March 17, 2008: Now Online: Highlights of the 15th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI). As they are completed, these articles will be available here in HTML format prior to print publication.
March 7, 2008: Now Available Online: Webcasts and Podcasts of the Atlanta (February 26, 2008) Web-based CME Meeting. Activity approved for free CME credit
March 3, 2008: Cases on the Web Presentation 29: Strategic Use of Antiretroviral Drugs in the Patient with Numerous Treatment Failures and Multidrug Resistance, by Harry W. Lampiris, MD, and Elvin H. Geng, MD, is now available online for CME credit!
February 29, 2008: 11th Annual Clinical Update for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Clinicians. Meeting and registration information as part of the 2008 All Grantee Meeting now available!
February 22, 2008: Cases on the Web Presentation 28: Syphilis in the HIV-infected Patient, by Jeanne M. Marrazzo, MD, MPH, is now available online for CME credit!
February 15, 2008: Cases on the Web Presentation 27: Using Biomedical Prevention as Part of HIV Prevention, by Raphael J. Landovitz, MD, is now available online for CME credit!
January 7, 2008: Now Available Online: Podcasts and Webcasts of the Simposio Especial e Interactivo sobre el VIH, la Terapia Antirretroviral, las Complicaciones, y las Coinfecciones. This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 credit. ™
December 21, 2007: Cases on the Web Presentation 26: Selected Endocrine Problems in HIV-infected Patients, by Todd T. Brown, MD, is now available online for CME credit!
December 14, 2007: Cases on the Web Presentation 25: Severe Mycobacterial Infection in a Patient with Advanced AIDS, by William J. Burman, MD, is now available online for CME credit!
December 11, 2007: The November/December issue of Topics in HIV Medicine is now available online.

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Treatment Guidelines

Antiretroviral Therapy: The IAS–USA convened the 17-member panel of experts to update its recommendations for the use of antiretroviral treatment for adult HIV-1 infection. This panel's report appears in the August 21, 2006, issue of JAMA.
Antiretroviral Drug Resistance Testing: The IAS–USA has reconvened a panel of experts to update the published recommendations for antiretroviral drug resistance testing in adult HIV-1 infection. The panel's recommendations appear in the July 1, 2003, issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases.
Metabolic Complications: The International AIDS Society–USA convened a panel of 12 experts to develop recommendations for the diagnosis and management of the metabolic complications of HIV and its therapies. This panel's report was published in the November 1, 2002, issue of J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr (2002; 31:257-275) and is available online at www.jaids.com.

Calendar of Events

Improving the Management of HIV Disease

Annual CME Full-Day Courses:
Registration is now open!

Atlanta, GA
February 26, 2008
Westin Peachtree Plaza

New York, NY (Spring)
March 14, 2008
New York Marriott Marquis

Los Angeles, CA
March 31, 2008
Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown

San Francisco, CA
May 6, 2008
Grand Hyatt San Francisco

Washington, DC
May 13, 2008
Renaissance Washington, DC

Chicago, IL
May 19, 2008
Marriott Downtown Chicago

New York, NY (Spring)
October 3, 2008
New York Marriott Marquis

An Intensive Workshop on Antiretroviral Strategies: New Drugs, Antiretroviral Failure, and Resistance Testing
Who should attend: Experienced HIV clinical decision makers with working knowledge of HIV disease management

Atlanta, GA
February 25, 2008
1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Westin Peachtree Plaza

New York, NY
March 13, 2008
8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Weill Greenberg Center

Los Angeles, CA
April 1, 2008
8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown

Melville, NY
April 2, 2008
8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Melville Marriott Long Island

San Francisco, CA
May 5 , 2008
1:00 P M to 4:30 PM
Grant Hyatt San Francisco

Washington, DC
May 12 , 2008
1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Renaissance Washington DC Hotel

Princeton, NJ
May 16, 2008
8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
The Conference Center at NJHA

Chicago, IL
May 20, 2008
Marriott Chicago Downtown

Syracuse, NY
May 23, 2008
9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Syracuse Sheraton University Hotel & Conference Center

Milwaukee, WI
Thursday, September 11, 2008

11th Annual Clinical Update for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Clinicians
Washington, DC
(Part of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Training and Technical Assistance Grantee Meeting)
August 25-28, 2008
Marriott Wardman Park
(Check back for registration information as of February 1, 2008)

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Employment Opportunities

The mission of the International AIDS Society–USA is to improve the treatment, care, and quality of life of people with HIV disease through balanced, clinically relevant, innovative, and state-of-the-art education for physicians who are actively involved in HIV/AIDS care. The office is located in the Financial District of San Francisco.

Please submit resume, salary history, and list of 2 or 3 references to the International AIDS Society–USA, 425 California Street, Suite 1450, San Francisco, CA 94104-2120, fax to 415-544-9401, or e-mail to jobs2007 "at" iasusa.org. Be sure to include the job title in the subject line. If sending via e-mail please paste resume in body of email. Do not send attachments. Do not reply if you do not meet the minimum requirements. No calls please.

Managing Editor

Overview

The Managing Editor manages the organization’s medical journal and selected editorial projects, oversees editorial policies and procedures for the editorial department, and trains and supervises editorial department staff as necessary. Reports directly to the Executive Director. In house preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities

Produce educational materials for physicians with balanced content and a high level of editorial quality while meeting project deadlines
Manage content and production of Topics in HIV Medicine, a bimonthly medical journal for physicians
Manage other selected editorial projects as needed, such as treatment guideline papers
Correspond with authors, editorial board members, and peer reviewers, and manage peer review process
Supervise copy editing and proofreading and edit manuscripts as needed
Supervise copyrights and permissions for Topics in HIV Medicine
Manage Topics in HIV Medicine’s budget, including identifying and obtaining grant support
Assist in ongoing project evaluations and quality assurance measures
Assist with the training and supervision of a small team of editorial and production staff and coordinate and manage freelance contributors, including graphic artists, medical writers, and transcriptionists

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of 4 years of editorial experience in a medical or educational publishing environment
Understanding of and experience with biomedical content and knowledge of American Medical Association style
Demonstrated interest and familiarity with the HIV/AIDS epidemic
Outstanding written English skills with detailed attention to accuracy of facts and documentation of sources
Computer experience in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Quark
Understanding of graphics software and print/mail processes
Work extremely well under deadlines
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
Experience with fundraising and grant writing a plus

Registration Coordinator

Overview

The Registration Coordinator should be proficient in MS Word and Access, focused, task-oriented, accurate, reliable, and punctual. In addition to performing data entry, other general duties such as registration payment processing report production, and assisting the Registration Supervisor may be a part of daily responsibilities. This is a full-time position. Reports to the Registration Supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities

Handles conference registrations which includes but not limited to:

Perform data-entry in Access database including but not limited to course registrations, name and address changes, fulfillment orders, online CME program registrations, etc.
Review of registration forms for incomplete information, etc.
Processing of registration payments
Formatting, word processing, and proofing course materials
Send donor correspondence
Maintaining registration filing system
Maintain Access database by system-compacting, daily back-ups, etc.
Prepare reports needed for special projects using MS Access database
Fulfillment of requests needed for items such as Resistance Mutation cards, Topics in HIV Medicine publications and various guidelines.
Assisting Registration Supervisor and/or Web and Production Manager as needed
Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

4 year college degree
2+ years data entry and word processing experience in a professional environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and Access
Absolute accuracy while meeting time sensitive deadlines is a must
Extremely detail oriented and organized
Ability to complete assigned workload satisfactorily
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and to take initiative in problem solving
Consistently work scheduled work hours and report to work on a timely basis
Willingness to assist other conference staff when needed and to perform other duties as required.

Web Content Coordinator

Web Content Coordinator works closely with other members of the Editorial Department within set deadlines to provide administrative support, copy editing and proofreading on various projects/materials including course registration, publicity, and other course materials, organizations’ journal/reference library, and project management assistance on special projects. This position corresponds with chairs and faculty for content review and changes.

The Web Content Coordinator will also be responsible for the online educational programs including Cases on the Web (COW), Webcasting/Podcasting of live CME courses, and the organization’s web site.

Major Accountabilities

Results expected of job:

Timely posting of webcast, podcast, and online CME activities
Improved copy and flow of organization’s web site
Set and meet editorial projects’ deadlines
Organized, up-to-date files for editorial department.
Clean and up-to-date journal and reference library.
Accurate proofing and editing of copy

Activities to achieve results (Note: these are general activities required of the position. Others may be required.)

Work with expert faculty to develop online CME activities
Work with Projects team to track faculty permissions for webcasts and podcasts
Schedule and arrange conference calls and meetings
Assist with administrative tasks such as correspondence and filing
Handle all permissions correspondence in a timely manner
Maintain journal and reference library
Provide copy editing and proofreading help as needed.
Handle publication reprint and copyright permission requests\
Assist with editorial and logistical aspects of treatment guidelines panels
Work with editorial team to develop and maintain editorial procedures. Revise or create new editorial forms and help maintain in-house style guide

Minimum Qualifications

4 year college degree
Project management experience
Knowledge of HTML and PHP/MySQL preferred
Absolute accuracy while meeting time sensitive deadlines is a must
Extremely detail oriented and organized
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and to take initiative in problem solving
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Accounts Payable Clerk

Experienced A/P clerk for non-profit organization. One or two days per week; long-term position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Matching and coding invoices
Entering bills
Printing checks
Receivables
Filing
Creating and entering deposits and credit card transactions
Delivering to bank.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years experience handling Accounts Payable for a small company.
Excellent knowledge of QuickBooks
Computer experience in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
Excellent communication skills
Extremely accurate, organized, close attention to detail
Non-profit experience a plus.

Compensation:

Up to $25/hr DOE.
No benefits; independent contractor position.

Internships

Throughout the year, the International AIDS Society–USA seeks highly motivated interns to work in various departments of the organization. Interested applicants should contact the IAS–USA directly to obtain information on current openings.

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