STI INTENSIVE COURSE (Virtual)
December 2nd, 3rd, and 4th 2025 8:45 AM-12:30 PM EST EACH DAY
The STI Intensive Course is a three 1/2-day didactic virtual course which provides registered participants with training in the most recent advancements in sexual history taking, the diagnosis and management of viral and bacterial STIs, and STI & HIV prevention.
Target Audience: Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other clinical healthcare professionals who see patients with or who may acquire sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Free CME/CNE is offered for this course.
Registration required. You must register for all three days; CME/CNE is offered for attendance at all three days only.
Agenda
December 2nd
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Time
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Topic
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Speaker
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8:45-9AM
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Welcome and introduction
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Jessica Steinke, MPH
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9-10AM
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Sexual Health Framework
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Alwyn Cohall, MD
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10-11:15AM
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STIs 101
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Natalie Neu, MD, MPH
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11:15-11:30AM
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BREAK
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11:30-12:30PM
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Syphilis
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Jacob McLean, DO
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December 3rd
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Time
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Topic
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Speaker
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8:45-9AM
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Welcome and Q&A from Day 1
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Cindy Truong, MPH
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9-10AM
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DoxyPEP
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Jason Zucker, MD, MS
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10-10:55 AM
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PrEP
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Caroline Carnevale, FNP(c), DNP, MPH, AAHIVS
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10:55-11:10AM
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BREAK
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11:10-12:30PM
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STIs 102
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Jacob McLean, DO
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December 4th
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Time
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Topic
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Speaker
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8:45-9AM
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Welcome and Q&A from Day 2
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Gowri Nagendra, MPH
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9-9:45AM
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Mental Health & STIs
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Alwyn Cohall, MD
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9:45-12:15PM (with 15-minute break)
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STI Cases
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Jason Zucker, MD, MS
Natalie Neu, MD, MPH
Jacob McLean, DO
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12:15-12:30PM
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Wrap Up and Evaluation
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Gowri Nagendra, MPH
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Describe current STI/HIV screening strategies including diagnostic algorithms.
- Describe current STI/HIV treatment recommendations.
- Describe current STI/HIV clinical management for patients and their partners.
- Describe the importance of interprofessional collaboration in sexual health care.
CME/CNE Accreditation
Participants can earn 10.5 NCPD contact hours for this live educational activity.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Oregon Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
The UAB Heersink School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Joint Provider Acknowledgement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the UAB Heersink School of Medicine and the NYC STI/HIV Prevention Training Center. The UAB Heersink School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Financial Relationship Disclosures
Dr. Natalie Neu is a DSMB member for Melinta Pharmaceuticals. All financial relationships have been mitigated. No relevant financial relationships were identified for any other individuals with the ability to control content of the activity.
CE Instructions
To obtain a CE certificate for this activity, the learner must complete the following criteria:
- Attend all three days of instruction
- Complete and submit the short-term evaluation form online
Participants who successfully complete the above requirements will receive a CE certificate, which will be emailed to you later. While not required, we encourage participants to complete the long-term evaluation form to help the planning team evaluate the success of the course.
New York City STI/HIV Prevention Training Center
nycptc@cumc.columbia.edu