
The STI Clinical Update Series is a two, 1/2-day didactic course which provides registered participants with training in the most recent advancements in epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of viral and bacterial STIs. Clinicians from any states are welcome to attend. CME/CNE is offered for this class.
Livestream Webinar
Date: July 15-16, 2026
9:00 am - 1:00 pm Pacific Time
Cost: FREE
Pre-enrollment by July 13, 2026 is required.
Please Note: If you are registering a large group of participants or you are registering for someone other than yourself please contact uwptc@uw.edu for details on how to register. Thank you!

Learning Objectives
After completing this course, the learner will be able to:
1. Describe the current diagnostic procedures for sexually transmitted infections.
2. List the current recommended management, including prevention techniques, for STI infections.
3. Identify the relevant changes in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment Guidelines, 2021
TOPICS/PRESENTERS INCLUDE (subject to change):
Sexual History taking and Assessment- Lenka Cech, CNM- no disclosures
Syphilis Update Epidemiology & Treatment-Tim Menza, MD, PhD- no disclosures
HSV Update- Christine Johnston, MD, MPH - disclosures listed below
Pfizer- grant research support (ongoing)
Assembly Biosciences-consultant (ongoing), grant research support (ongoing)
AiCuris- consultant (ongoing)
Oxymo- consultant (ongoing)
Simplexia- consultant (ongoing)
All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.
Content will not include any discussion of the unlabeled use of a product or a product under investigational use.
PrEP Update- Audrey Li, MD- disclosure listed below
MGen Update-Raaka Kumbhakar, MD- no disclosures
UW PTC Planning Committee
UW PTC Medical Director (planning committee chair)-Christine Johnston, MD, MPH- disclosures listed below
Pfizer- grant research support (ongoing)
Assembly Biosciences-consultant (ongoing), grant research support (ongoing)
AiCuris- consultant (ongoing)
Oxymo- consultant (ongoing)
Simplexia- consultant (ongoing)
All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.
Content will not include any discussion of the unlabeled use of a product or a product under investigational use.
UW PTC Program Director (planning committee member)-Amy Radford, MSW-no disclosures
After registering online, you will receive an email - at least one week before the course - with complete course details including instructions for accessing the webpage associated with this course.
Continuing Medical & Nursing Education Credit
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
In support of improving patient care, the University of Washington School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The University of Washington School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The University of Washington School of Medicine designates this activity for a maximum of 6.75 ANCC contact hour(s). Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 6.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Jessica Johnson
uwptc@uw.edu