CROI 2017 Program and Information

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CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION Accreditation Statement The International Antiviral Society–USA (IAS–USA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

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The IAS–USA designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Objectives After participating in CROI, learners will be able to: • Describe results of basic science research on HIV transmission and infection and advances toward a cure • List the most recent findings from trials related to the clinical aspects of HIV infection and its complications, including relevant coinfections and comorbidities, and implications of these data for treatment strategies • Describe current epidemiologic data on the prevalence of HIV infection and the biobehavioral approaches to prevention Statement of Need Since HIV was identified, the scientific response to the global pandemic has been a coordinated effort among basic researchers, clinical investigators, health care providers, epidemiologists, and community leaders to move information and potential treatment options from research to clinical trials and out to affected communities as quickly as possible. CROI was founded in 1993 by researchers working in the field of HIV/AIDS and its complications, as a science-focused forum for exchanging current research findings among their international peers. CROI continues to focus on scientific exchange, providing an environment in which basic science researchers, translational researchers, clinical investigators, epidemiologists, and public health experts meet to present and discuss the latest research into different facets of HIV and its complications, as well as selected other emerging infections. CME Credit Information Physicians (MD, DO, and international equivalents) are eligible to receive CME credit for participation in CROI. CME credits can be claimed for plenary lectures, symposia, opening session lectures, and special sessions. CME credits cannot be claimed for oral abstract sessions, themed discussion sessions, or poster sessions. For physician attendees whose certificate is through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), Maintenance of Certification (MOC) points are available for participation in CROI. Other researchers, practitioners, and clinicians can receive a Certificate of Participation verifying their attendance, as required by the American Medical Association (AMA).

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