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José Arribas

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La Paz Hospital, Spain

Biography

Dr. José R Arribas is currently the head of the Infectious Diseases Unite and Research Director of HIV and Infectious Diseases at La Paz Hospital, and associate professor of Medicine at Autonoma University School of Medicine Madrid, Spain. Dr. Arribas received his medical degree from the Complutense University School of Medicine, Madrid. Following this, he completed his residency in Internal Medicine at La Paz Hospital before going on to pursue a fellowship in Infectious Diseases at Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. During his fellowship, he participated in clinical research at the Washington University AIDS Clinical Trials Unit.

His research interests, which include antiretroviral therapy, development of new antiretrovirals and emerging infectious diseases have driven the publication of over 230 scientific papers. Dr. Arribas is a standing member of GESIDA (Spanish Group for the study of AIDS) and the European AIDS Clinical Society Governing board.

RELATED COURSES

HIV 24/7 | Practical Considerations for Long-Acting Antiretroviral Therapy
HIV
HIV
60 min
Romain Palich, José Arribas, Laura Waters, Borja Mora-Peris

HIV 24/7 | Practical Considerations for Long-Acting Antiretroviral Therapy

The HIV 24/7 series is an educational resource that provides clear and concise education on HIV care for healthcare professionals who occasionally treat individuals living with HIV. All modules can be followed independently and at your own pace. Complete this entire module to equip yourself with the knowledge to address the specific challenges in your care and treatment of people living with HIV.

What Will Set You Apart?​

After following this educational series, participants will:

  • Be able to provide guidance on choosing anti-retroviral therapy regimens which are best suited to the individual needs of PLWHIV.
  • Be informed of the new data on available ARVs for both drug naïve and drug-experienced patients.
  • Be able to identify key characteristics of individuals that will allow optimal use of the many available PrEP and treatment options.

Is This Program for You?

The program is aimed at clinicians from various specialties who occasionally treat people who live with HIV, such as primary care physicians, family doctors, OBGYN, HIV care nurses, transgender healthcare clinicians, adolescent medicine professionals, and preventive medicine professionals, as well as public health workers and researchers engaged in HIV-related disciplines at varying degrees.

What Will You Cover in This Module?

  • Checklist for Clinician for Optimal Initiation of Long Acting IM Therapy
  • Key Topics to Discuss with Your Patient before Starting Long-Acting Therapy
  • Practical Steps in Organizing your Clinic for Long-Acting IM Therapy
  • Tips to Minimize Injection Site Reactions

Program Director: Jonathan Schapiro