- Offering clinically relevant, up-to-date education and training on current topics in HIV
- Connecting providers to HIV educational opportunities throughout New York State
- Responding to providers' needs for immediate assistance regarding Post-Exposure Prophylaxis and general clinical consultation through the PEP Line and CEI Line
- Providing resources and educational opportunities on the web, including webcasts, podcasts, and self-assessment tools
- Offering CME credits for participation in educational activities, both in-person and on-line
- Assisting HIV programs in developing a training plan for their faculty and staff
- Keeping providers connected to the latest clinical guidelines and public health initiatives
- Collaborating with the NY/NJ AIDS Education and Training Center (AETC) and other educational organizations to reach HIV providers across the state
Statewide Centers of Excellence
Six CEI Centers of Excellence provide education and trainings throughout New York State:
HIV Educational Resources and Referrals
800-233-5075
Medical Director: Amneris Luque, MD
Administrative Director: Dongwen Wang, PhD
Project Coordinator: Monica Barbosu, MD
The Resource, Referral and Evaluation Center serves as a centralized resource for HIV education and training opportunities throughout New York State, including offerings from the AETC and other professional organizations. The center will also be available to assist HIV programs in developing comprehensive HIV education plans for clinical and nonclinical staff.
PEP, Testing and Diagnosis
212-523-4952
Medical Director:Antonio Urbina, MD
Program Director: Terri L. Wilder, MSW
Program Coordinator: Ilana Vasser, MPH
The PEP, Testing and Diagnosis Center targets emergency departments, urgent care providers and private providers to increase screening for HIV, identify unrecognized infection, and implement post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP and nPEP). This center also operates the PEP Line, a 24-hour provider consultation line for the management of Post-Exposure Prophylaxis. PEP Hotline: 1-888-448-4911.
Mental Health
212-543-5113
Medical Director: YiuKee Ng, MD
Program Director: Karen McKinnon, MA
Program Coordinator: Amber Servi
The Mental Health Center trains clinicians in the identification and management of the mental health issues most commonly encountered by HIV providers.
Evaluation
212-543-5414
Director: Karen McKinnon, MA
Program Director: Sun Hee Kim
Coordinator: James Carey
The Evaluation Center designs evaluation plans for CEI centers and analyzes cross-center data about CEI training programs.
Prevention and Substance Use
718-270-4752
Medical Director: Jayashree Ravishankar, MD, MPH
Clinical Education Manager: David Odegaard, MPH
Program Assistant: Robert Walsh
The Prevention and Substance Use Center offers training for HIV primary care providers in addressing prevention for positives and substance use through increased screening, risk assessments, and behavioral counseling. Providers learn how to use brief interventions and motivational interviewing in addressing their patients' specific risk behaviors.
Clinical Education Center for Upstate Providers (CECUP)
518.262.6864
Medical Director: Douglas Fish, MD
Medical Co-Director: Amneris Luque, MD
Project Coordinator: Abigail Gallucci
Project Manager: Monica Barbosu, PhD
The Upstate Center provides general HIV clinical education and training for community providers in upstate New York. Clinicians will be updated on the latest NYS HIV guidelines for the management of patients with HIV/AIDS.
Technology Center
585-275-7655
Medical Director: Amneris Luque, MD
Administrative Director: Dongwen Wang, PhD
Project Manager: Thomas Della Porta, MS
The Technology Center offers on-line HIV clinical education materials, including webcasts, podcasts, self-assessment tools and CME activities. These resources, including CME credits, are free.
