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Syllabus Book
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Clinical Conference Objectives
Continuing Education
Registration Information, Deadlines, and Fees
Hotel, Travel, and General Meeting Information
FAQs

Co-Chairs:

Laura W. Cheever, MD, ScM
Deputy Associate Administrator
Chief Medical Officer, HIV/AIDS Bureau
Health Resources and Services Administration
Rockville, MD

Ronald H. Goldschmidt, MD
Professor of Clinical Family and Community Medicine
Vice Chair, UCSF Department of Family and Community Medicine
Director, National HIV/AIDS Clinicians' Consultation Center
University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Michael S. Saag, MD
Member, Board of Directors (Volunteer)
International AIDS Society–USA
Professor of Medicine
Jim Straley Chair in AIDS Research
Director, Center for AIDS Research
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

 

OVERVIEW

The 13th Annual Clinical Conference for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Parts A, B, C, and D practitioners will be held in conjunction with the 2010 Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Grantee Meeting, “Twenty Years of Leadership, A Legacy of Care,” from August 23-25, 2010 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC.

The goal of the Clinical Conference is to provide a comprehensive overview of current clinical issues in HIV management and current strategies in HIV medical care for practitioners in Ryan White Parts A, B, C, and D funded programs. This state-of-the-art Continuing Medical Education (CME) program will include 3 days of lectures and interactive workshops. Attendees are encouraged to bring cases and questions for discussion.

The Clinical Conference is supported by and planned in collaboration with staff from the HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the US Department of Health and Human Services, and Southeast AIDS Training and Education Center (SEATEC). This CME program is sponsored by the IAS–USA under the HRSA contract number HHSH250200900010c.

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

 

PROGRAM AGENDA

The agenda for the Clinical Conference is currently in development. For examples of the overall direction, please refer to the agendas from the last 2 years. Please revisit this Web site for agenda and program updates.

Final Agenda (2009)
Final Agenda (2008)

Preliminary plenary topics may include the following:

• Initial Antiretroviral Therapy: When and What to Start
• Resistance Test Interpretation
• Managing Antiretroviral Failure: Changing the Regimen
• Oral Health in HIV Infection
• Mental Heath: Behavioral Issues in HIV
• Access to Care and Retention
• Testing and Linkage to Care
• Neurocognitive Issues in HIV Therapy
• Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
• The Top10 HIV Drug-Drug Interactions to Avoid
• The FAQs in Prevention of Perinatal Transmission of HIV
• The Future of Therapy for Hepatitis C Virus Infection
• Dermatologic Manifestations of HIV in Dark-Skinned Individuals
• New diagnostics for Sexually Transmitted Diseases in the Clinic
• Antiretrovirals as a Public Health Intervention
• Aging in the HIV-Infected Patient Population
• Primary Care for HIV-Infected Transgender Patients
• National AIDS Strategy

Preliminary workshop topics may include the following:

• Overview of Antiretroviral Therapy, Including Initial Therapy: The Basics
• Interpretation of Resistance Test Results: The Basics
• Interpretation of Resistance Test Results: Advanced
• Strategies for Antiretroviral Failure: The Basics
• Strategies for Antiretroviral Failure: Advanced
• Women and HIV: Practical Treatment Strategies
• Approaches to Caring for HIV-Infected Adolescents
• Metabolic Complications of HIV, Focus on Cardiovascular Risk
• Pharmacologic Issues in HIV Management
• HIV Workforce and Clinical Capacity
• Managing Depression in HIV-Infected Patients
• Hormonal Replacement and Testosterone Deficiencies
• Approaches to Caring for the HIV-Infected Transgender Population
• Access to Care and Retention
• Neurocognitive Issues in HIV Therapy
• Strategies for Managing HIV and Hepatitis C Virus Coinfection
• Dermatologic Manifestations of HIV
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases in the Clinic

For a preliminary agenda showing conference times, please click here.


CONFERENCE SYLLABUS BOOK

CLINICAL CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

The goal of this Clinical Conference is to provide a comprehensive and timely overview of HIV treatment issues and current strategies in HIV medical care for practitioners in Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program–funded Parts A, B, C, and D clinics.

The meeting will promote active participation among practitioners throughout the 3 days of lectures and workshops sessions.

Upon completion of the Clinical Conference, participants will be able to do the following:

• Design antiretroviral strategies that consider new data on
  • Initial therapy
  • Interpretation of resistance test results
  • Antiretroviral regimen failure
  • Drug-drug interactions
• Explain the key clinical aspects of neurocognitive and cardiovascular complications in HIV disease
• Describe current data on new investigational drugs for hepatitis C virus as they impact the potential for future treatment
• Design appropriate interventions for HIV patients with mental health issues
• Explain the successful models for HIV testing and linkage to medical care
• Describe the incidence and management of oral and dermatologic manifestations of HIV disease
• Identify current treatment challenges in HIV care as they relate to adolescents, women, the aging population, and the transgender population
• Describe current data on post-exposure prophylaxis
• Develop practical plans for improving patient retention in care
• Identify and differentiate new diagnostics for sexually transmitted diseases
• Explain the current challenges and future direction of the HIV workforce
  

The views and opinions expressed during this course are those of the speakers and panelists and do not necessarily represent the opinions or recommendations of the International AIDS Society–USA or the Health Resources and Services Administration.

 

ACCREDITATION

This CME update is sponsored by the International AIDS Society–USA.

The International AIDS Society–USA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
The International AIDS Society–USA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 15.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. *Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Academy of Family Physicians Credit
This activity, 13th Annual Clinical Conference for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, with a beginning date of August 23, 2010, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 16.00 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Nursing Credits

SEATEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Contact hours will be awarded based on attendance at the entire training program and submission of completed evaluation forms.

* Note: The clinical keynote presentation on Monday, August 23, 2010 is an element of the Grantee Meeting and is therefore not eligible for CME Credits toward participation in the Clinical Conference.

 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THE CLINICAL CONFERENCE.

Both the general session and overflow rooms have reached the maximum capacities. In the event of a cancellation(s), registration(s) will be confirmed in the order that waitlist registrations were received.

Although held concurrently and at the same hotel, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Grantee Meeting and the Clinical Conference are separate meetings. To register for both conferences, you will be required to complete 2 separate registration forms.

Grantee Meeting information and registration form are available at: http://www.ryanwhite2010.com. Registration for the 2010 Grantee Meeting is also closed.

Clinical Conference Registration:

The Clinical Conference is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other direct clinical care providers who are actively involved in HIV care in a Ryan White-funded program. Interested practitioners should contact the program manager/coordinator to confirm the maximum number of clinicians allowable for this conference and what is covered.

Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first served basis. Due to space limitations, registration may be closed at the discretion of HRSA/HAB so as to offer attendees the best educational experience. To avoid any airline penalty fees, it is recommended that registrants do NOT reserve air travel until receiving a confirmation letter in the event that the conference is full. There will be no on-site registration available.

Clinical Conference Registration Fee

There is no cost to attend the Clinical Conference; however, the numbers of participants are limited by Program. Questions about who should participate and limitations should be directed to your HAB Project Officer.

Special Note: Your Clinical Conference registration does NOT include the following:

1. Registration for the Grantee Meeting. Registration information and details of the Grantee Meeting are available at www.ryanwhite2010.com. The registration deadline for the Grantee Meeting has been extended to July 16, 2010.
2. Hotel guest room reservation. Attendees MUST book their hotel reservations directly with the hotel. For details on Hotel reservations, please refer to the Hotel Information section of this website.

Workshop Sign-up:

Clinical Conference workshops will be available to Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program clinical decision makers. Workshop sign up forms will be sent to those practitioners after their registration has been confirmed. Notification of workshop assignments will be sent approximately 2 weeks prior to the meeting.

Conference Check-in and Information Desk:

There will be separate check-in and information desks, 1 for each of the 2 meetings, at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. Those attendees who are registered for both meetings must check-in at both desks.

• Clinical Conference check-in and information desk will be located on the Mezzanine Level, by the Thurgood Marshall Ballroom
• Grantee Meeting check-in and information desk will be located on the main lobby level by the escalators

Clinical Conference attendees should plan to check-in to receive their conference name badge and materials at the check-in and information desk. The desk will be located on the Mezzanine level, in the Thurgood Marshall Ballroom Foyer and will be open daily, during the hours listed below.

Sunday, August 22	3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Monday, August 23	7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday, August 24	7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday, August 25	8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

 

HOTEL, TRAVEL, AND GENERAL INFORMATION

THE HOST HOTEL, THE MARRIOTT WARDMAN PARK, AND THE OVERFLOW HOTEL, THE OMNI SHOREHAM, ARE SOLD OUT. Attendees still requiring a guest room may wish to check with the hotels directly for cancellations. Details for an additional overflow hotel will be posted on this website as it becomes available.

The 2010 Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Grantee Meeting and 13th Annual Clinical Conference will be held at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC and a limited number of guest rooms have been reserved at the hotel. To obtain the negotiated conference rate, guest room reservations must be made directly with the hotel by July 14, 2010. After that date, the block of rooms will be closed and the negotiated rate cannot be guaranteed. Please make your reservations early as space may be filled quickly.

Guest room rate (based on availability and not including 14.5% sales tax) through July 14, 2010

Single or Double occupancy rooms	$170.00 per night
Triple or Quad occupancy rooms	$200.00 per night

Note: The Marriott Wardman Park Hotel guest room block is full and guest rooms at the group rate are no longer available. Additional rooms may be available at a higher nightly rate.

Reservations may be made by using the link below or by calling the hotel and referencing the Ryan White meeting. Please confirm the cancellation policy with the hotel when making your reservations. The hotel information is as follows:

Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
2660 Woodley Road
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 328-2000
(800) 228-9290
http://cwp.marriott.com/wasdt/ryanwhitehivaids

If you experienced problems when making your reservation with the hotel, please contact the IAS-USA at RWProgram2010@iasusa.org or by phone at 415-544-9400.

Rooms will also be available at the overflow hotel:
Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert Street NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20008
Phone: 1-202-234-0700
Fax: 1-202-265-7972

Marriott Wardman Park Hotel Attendee Meal Package

The minimum number of required participants for the Hotel Attendee Meal Package was not reached. The Package will not be available and those attendees who submitted a form with payment information will not be charged.

Alternative Dining Options/ Where to Eat

The Marriott Wardman Park is conveniently located in downtown Washington, DC. In addition to restaurants located at the hotel, there are several restaurants in walking distance of the Marriott Wardman Park. You may view Details on Local Restaurants, including pricing and location. This list was provided by the hotel and a copy can also be obtained at the hotel concierge desk.

Allowable Meeting and Travel Costs:

Attendees are responsible for their own arrangements for air travel to and from Washington, DC, hotel stay, ground transportation, and per diem costs. RW Program, Part C and D attendees should review their grants to determine what travel and meal costs are allowable by their current HRSA grants. RW Program, Part A and B subcontractors should contact the grantee of record to determine if these costs are allowable.

There are several dining options at the hotel and nearby. For more information on nearby dining options, see the Travel Information and Frequently Asked Questions sections.

For information on maximum reimbursement for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) while on travel, including a breakdown of breakfast, lunch, and dinner components, attendees should contact the grantee of record to confirm what rates apply.

Washington, DC Airports
Ronald Reagan Washington National – DCA (9 miles to hotel)

• Subway service, fee: $1.35 USD (one way)
• Estimated taxi fare: $17.00 USD (one way)
• Driving directions from DCA to hotel: Follow the signs to Washington D.C. (George Washington Parkway). Take I-395 North to Route 1 (Route 1 is the 14th Street Bridge). Merge to the far left lane on the bridge and follow the signs for 14th Street. Take 14th Street for 1 mile. Turn left onto K Street. Continue on K for 5 blocks. Turn right onto Connecticut Ave. Follow Connecticut Ave. for 1 mile. Cross over the William Taft Bridge. Make a left turn at the 3rd light after the bridge onto Woodley Rd. The Hotel entrance is on the left.
  

Washington, DC Dulles – IAD (25 miles to hotel)

• Estimated taxi fare: $65.00 USD (one way)
• Driving directions from IAD to hotel: Follow the signs to Interstate 66 east to Washington. Follow I-66 to the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge (US Route 50). Take the Constitution Ave exit off of the bridge. Continue on Constitution Ave for 6 blocks and make a left turn onto 17th Street. This will change to Connecticut Ave. Continue on Connecticut Ave. for 1 mile. Cross over the William Taft Bridge. Make a left turn at the 3rd light after the bridge onto Woodley Ave. The hotel entrance is on the left.
  

Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport – BWI (33 miles to hotel)

• Amtrak to Union Station, Metro to hotel; $16 USD (one way) reservation required
• Estimated taxi fare: $90.00 USD (one way)
• Driving directions from BWI to hotel: Take I-95 South to I-495 West. Take Exit 33, Connecticut Ave., southbound. Continue on Connecticut Ave. for about 6.5 miles. Turn right onto Woodley Road. The hotel entrance is on the left.

Transportation options near the hotel:

Subway Station: Woodley Park Metro Red line, located just outside hotel
Train Station: Union Station (located 4 miles from hotel)

Shuttle service is available through Super Shuttle which operates 24 hours a day. For more information, please visit www.supershuttle.com. Super Shuttle vans are blue with yellow lettering that states Super Shuttle.

Parking:

The Marriott Wardman Park offers on-site parking for $13.00 per hour or $28.00 per day.

Map of hotel and nearby area is available at: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/travel/wasdt-washington-marriott-wardman-park/

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What time does the meeting start and end?
   
   
   • Check-in will open Sunday August 22nd from 3:00pm - 6:00pm.
   • The Grantee Meeting and Clinical Conference begin with an opening plenary on Monday August 23rd at 8:30am.
   • The Grantee Meeting will convene August 23-26, 2010.
   • The 13th Clinical Conference will convene August 23-25, 2010.
   • The Grantee Meeting is scheduled to end Thursday August 26, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.
     
     
2. What are the days and times for checking in onsite and receiving my Clinical Conference materials?
   
   The Clinical Conference check-in desk, in the Thurgood Marshall Foyer located on the Mezzanine level, will be open daily:
   
   

   Sunday, August 22	3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
   Monday, August 23	7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
   Tuesday, August 24	7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
   Wednesday, August 25	8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

   Attendees who are registered for the Grantee Meeting must also check in at the Grantee Registration Desk located on the lobby level by the escalators.

3. How can I register for the Clinical Conference and the Grantee Meeting?
   

   JULY 14, 2010: DUE TO THE MEETING SPACE LIMITATION, REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. Any registrations received after this date, will be placed on a waiting list. In the event of a cancellation, registrations will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.
   
   The waitlist registration form is available at: http://www.iasusa.org/registration/form/2010/hrsa/hrsa10_waitlist_reg_form.pdf. Please complete and return this form by Fax to (415) 544-9402 or mail to the IAS–USA, Attn:Registration RW Clinical Conference, 425 California Street, Suite 1450, San Francisco, California 94104-2120. You will be notified of your status as space becomes available.

   Those registering for the Clinical Conference and wishing to attend the Grantee Meeting, MUST register for each meeting separately. Grantee Meeting information and registration form is available at http://www.ryanwhite2010.com.

   There is no registration fee to attend either meeting. However, all participants must register in advance and in compliance with limitations on the number of participants for each grantee program.

   Registration deadlines:

   Grantee Meeting	July 14, 2010
   Clinical Conference	August 2, 2010

   
   
4. If my plans change and I am not able to attend the Clinical Conference, is my registration transferable?

   Yes, your Clinical Conference registration can be transferred to a colleague, although bear in mind that any such transfer should be completed prior to August 9, 2010.

5. Are CME credits provided through this course?

   Yes, CME credits will be made available to Clinical Conference meeting registrants at no additional charge.

6. What is the contact information for the hotel and do I need to make my own arrangements for a hotel room?

   Hotel guest room reservations must be made by each attendee directly with the hotel. Hotel contact information is listed below. For more details, please refer to the Hotel reservations section of this website.

   Marriott Wardman Park Hotel (headquarters hotel)
   2660 Woodley Road, NW
   Washington, DC 20008
   (202) 328-2900
   (800) 228-9290
   http://cwp.marriott.com/wasdt/ryanwhitehivaids

   Omni Shoreham Hotel (overflow hotel, 1 block away)
   2500 Calvert Street, NW
   Washington, DC 20008
   (800) THE-OMNI
   (202) 265-7972.

7. Are there nearby dining options for lunch or dinner?

   In addition to room service, the hotel offers the following dining options:

   • Stone’s Throw Restaurant and Bar (steakhouse that is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
   • Lobby Bar
   • Harry’s Pub (serves an American/Old English pub menu that is open for lunch and dinner)
   • Illy’s (coffeehouse with teas, coffees, and fresh baked goods)
   • Woodley Market (deli serving breakfast, snacks, and takeout sandwiches and meals)
   • For nearby dining options, click here.
     
     
8. What will the weather be like, and what is there to do in Washington, DC?

   Washington, DC has an average high temperature of 87 degrees and an average low temperature of 65 degrees in the month of August. The average rainfall is 3.9 inches.

   For more information on Washington, DC, including travel tips and things to do, visit the Washington, DC Tourism website.

9. What should I wear to the meeting?

   Casual attire is encouraged for the meeting. August in Washington, DC is usually hot and humid, so dress lightly when going outside. However, the hotel will be air conditioned, and some people find it to be overly cool. Consider bringing a light sweater.

10. If I have special needs, how do I submit my request?

    If you are in need of any special assistance at the meeting, please note your request on the registration form, or notify the IAS–USA at least 2 weeks in advance, so that the necessary arrangements may be made.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For questions regarding registration, program agenda and CME credit for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Clinical Conference, please contact the International AIDS Society–USA.

International AIDS Society–USA
Phone: 415-544-9400
Fax: 415-544-9402
Email: RWProgram2010@iasusa.org

For questions regarding registration or logistics for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Grantee Meeting, please contact the Grantee Meeting contractor, Dixon Group Inc.

The Dixon Group, Inc.
Erika Mercer-Epps, Meetings Manager
Phone: 202-281-2811
Fax: 202-269-9575
Email: Ryanwhite2010@dixongroup.com

You will receive a response within 24 business hours of your inquiry or sooner.