• Review the basics of HIV infection, etiology, and pathogenesis
• Review the epidemic, system of HIV/AIDS care, and appropriate referrals
• Understand the prognosis and indications for starting antiretroviral therapy (ART)
• Learn the goals of HIV/AIDS treatment
• Learn the classification of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) and recommendations for appropriate prescriptions, including adherence strategies and factors influencing adherence
• Understand the rationale for standardized ARV regimens according to national and WHO recommendations, as well as the side effects and toxicities of ART
• Review special considerations of HIV treatment in vulnerable groups and OIs
• Apply acquired knowledge in practical settings

• Module 1 – HIV management and initiation of ARV treatment
• Module 2 – ARV drugs
• Module 3 – Treatment planning and adherence to ART
• Module 4 –Special considerations for ART

• WHO Protocols on HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment for CIS (March, 2004)
• Relevant national recommendations and regulation documents
• Course materials, including slides and handouts
• Medical Management of HIV Infection (Bartlett and Gallant, 2005-2006)
• HIV Medicine 2005 (Hoffmann-Rockstroh-Kamps)
• IAPAC GALEN Module 6: Introduction to ART
• IAPAC GALEN Module 7: ART in Resource-limited Settings
• Relevant articles/readings discussing evidence based approach to ART

Materials available printed or electronically in Russian and English

Presentations, small group discussions, role play, case study, bed-side training, home assignments.

Medical doctors (both clinicians and faculty of medical education institutions)
Maximum class size: 20-25 participants