Upcoming Classes

This session will describe the current epidemiology of syphilis and help clinicians identify those most at risk. The session will review common and uncommon presentations of syphilis and help clinicians learn to correctly diagnose and treat syphilis in pregnancy, in order to prevent congenital syphilis. 

This session will use herpes and gonorrhea as example infections for discussion and will link evidence that oral sex behaviors have increased due to changes in disease-specific epidemiology. This session will discuss strategies for testing and treatment and will summarize data linking oral transmission to other STIs.

This session will review new CDC 2024 DoxyPEP guidelines, identifying patient populations most likely to benefit from DoxyPEP.  The session will discuss pros and cons of DoxyPEP including resistance concerns, and review advances in STI diagnosis and treatment and their clinical implications. 

AGENDA

Learning Objectives

1. Describe current STI/HIV screening strategies including diagnostic algorithms.
2. Describe current STI/HIV treatment recommendations.
3. Describe current STI/HIV clinical management for patients and their partners.
4. Describe the importance of interprofessional collaboration in sexual health care.

This webinar is intended for physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, and other health care professionals caring for patients' sexual health.

CME/CNE Accreditation

Participants can earn 1.0 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 1.0 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 at least 50 minutes of instruction time
• 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. 

AGENDA

Learning Objectives

1. Describe current STI/HIV screening strategies including diagnostic algorithms.
2. Describe current STI/HIV treatment recommendations.
3. Describe current STI/HIV clinical management for patients and their partners.
4. Describe the importance of interprofessional collaboration in sexual health care.

This webinar is intended for physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, and other health care professionals caring for patients' sexual health.

CME/CNE Accreditation

Participants can earn 1.0 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 1.0 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 at least 50 minutes of instruction time
• 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. 

AGENDA

Learning Objectives

1. Describe current STI/HIV screening strategies including diagnostic algorithms.
2. Describe current STI/HIV treatment recommendations.
3. Describe current STI/HIV clinical management for patients and their partners.
4. Describe the importance of interprofessional collaboration in sexual health care.

This webinar is intended for physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, and other health care professionals caring for patients' sexual health.

CME/CNE Accreditation

Participants can earn 1.0 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 1.0 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 at least 50 minutes of instruction time
• 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. 

This lab workshop will provide the knowledge and skills necessary to competently perform Wet Prep Microscopy for the diagnosis of vaginal infections. The course will include a lecture on proper specimen collection, slide preparation, and identification of normal and abnormal elements found in vaginal fluids.  Instructors will demonstrate the proper set up and use of the light-field microscope.  Learners will have the opportunity to enhance their microscopic skills by reading clinical specimens containing Trichomonas, yeast, clue cells, red and white blood cells and artifacts.

This lab workshop will provide the knowledge and skills necessary to competently perform Wet Prep Microscopy for the diagnosis of vaginal infections. The course will include a lecture on proper specimen collection, slide preparation, and identification of normal and abnormal elements found in vaginal fluids.  Instructors will demonstrate the proper set up and use of the light-field microscope.  Learners will have the opportunity to enhance their microscopic skills by reading clinical specimens containing Trichomonas, yeast, clue cells, red and white blood cells and artifacts.

This year has marked several significant changes in the HIV Prevention landscape, particularly regarding access. These changes include legislative calls for altered funding as well as significant programmatic changes to manufacturers’ medication assistance programs for uninsured clients and patients. These changes have required PrEP navigation staff to respond rapidly and frequently. During this Regional Leadership Learning Community (LC) session, we will hear from Nate Gibson, a health program specialist and PrEP navigator with the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, about real examples of how prevention staff have had to respond to these situations. By the end of this session, learners will be able to describe at least one recent change regarding PrEP access and be able to identify at least one strategy to support prevention and navigation programs within their agencies.

Date:  Tuesday October 21^st, 2025

Time:  11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MT/ 12:00 – 1:00 PM CT
Location: Zoom link will be sent via email after registration . 

Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (DoxyPEP) has been recognized as a key strategy in preventing bacterial STIs, such as chlamydia and syphilis, for certain populations. The data to support this intervention has been published and available for nearly 3 years now. However, translating this recommendation into clinical practice can involve many questions, considerations, and nuances. Join Blaine Wajdowicz, NP-C of the Denver Prevention Training Center (PTC) to review updated research on DoxyPEP, work through nuances and fine points of implementing DoxyPEP prescribing in the clinical setting and review challenging cases. By the end of the session, learners will be able to describe key components of prescribing and managing DoxyPEP and identify one key consideration for future use of DoxyPEP. 

Date:  Thursday November 20th , 2025

Time:  7:00AM – 8:00 AM MT/ 8:00AM – 9:00AM  CT
Location: Zoom link will be sent via email after registration . 

DIS Partnerships with Providers

This course will take place on October 22nd, from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST

Target Audience: Physicians, PAs, NPs, nurses, and other health professionals who see patients with or at risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Course Description: We will be discussing the relationship between DIS, Disease Intervention Specialists, and providers. The up's and down's and everything in-between. The intent is to create a collaborative community- in other words, we want YOU to bring your cases and contribute topics. The sessions will be organized and moderated by the St. Louis STI/HIV PTC but the floor will be open for discussion and participation. You will be interacting with other clinical colleagues (physicians, PAs, NPs, nurses, and other health professionals who see patients with or at risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)MD, DO, PA, NP, RN) from other health department clinics. We may even have a little friendly competition.

The Clinical eLearning Community will be held virtually on Zoom.

For questions, please contact: Sarah Alsop at alsop@wustl.edu

Designation Statement: The St. Louis STI/HIV Prevention Training Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The St. Louis STI/HIV Prevention Training Center can only provide CME for MDs/DOs, all other participants will receive a Certificate of Participation

Accreditation Statement: The St. Louis STI/HIV Prevention Training Center is accredited by the Nebraska Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Real Talk about PrEP: Going over the current PrEP political landscape & obstacles

This course will take place on October 24th, from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST

Target Audience: Physicians, PAs, NPs, nurses, and other health professionals who see patients with or at risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Course Description: We will be discussing the relationship between DIS, Disease Intervention Specialists, and providers. The up's and down's and everything in-between. The intent is to create a collaborative community- in other words, we want YOU to bring your cases and contribute topics. The sessions will be organized and moderated by the St. Louis STI/HIV PTC but the floor will be open for discussion and participation. You will be interacting with other clinical colleagues (physicians, PAs, NPs, nurses, and other health professionals who see patients with or at risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)MD, DO, PA, NP, RN) from other health department clinics. We may even have a little friendly competition.

The Clinical eLearning Community will be held virtually on Zoom.

For questions, please contact: Sarah Alsop at alsop@wustl.edu

Designation Statement: The St. Louis STI/HIV Prevention Training Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The St. Louis STI/HIV Prevention Training Center can only provide CME for MDs/DOs, all other participants will receive a Certificate of Participation

Accreditation Statement: The St. Louis STI/HIV Prevention Training Center is accredited by the Nebraska Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

A Cornucopia of Infections: Vaginitis/Vaginosis, Cervicitis & More

This course will take place on November 19th, from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST

Target Audience: Physicians, PAs, NPs, nurses, and other health professionals who see patients with or at risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Course Description: Like the title says, we will be focusing in on vaginal infections & STIs. This will include: Vaginitis/Vaginosis, Cervicitis and more as we delve into proper care for STIs. The intent is to create a collaborative community- in other words, we want YOU to bring your cases and contribute topics. The sessions will be organized and moderated by the St. Louis STI/HIV PTC but the floor will be open for discussion and participation. You will be interacting with other clinical colleagues (physicians, PAs, NPs, nurses, and other health professionals who see patients with or at risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)MD, DO, PA, NP, RN) from other health department clinics. We may even have a little friendly competition.

The Clinical eLearning Community will be held virtually on Zoom.

For questions, please contact: Sarah Alsop at alsop@wustl.edu

Designation Statement: The St. Louis STI/HIV Prevention Training Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The St. Louis STI/HIV Prevention Training Center can only provide CME for MDs/DOs, all other participants will receive a Certificate of Participation

Accreditation Statement: The St. Louis STI/HIV Prevention Training Center is accredited by the Nebraska Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.