For Primary Care Physicians, Medical Residents & Nurse Practitioners
Effective July 2020, this assessment program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 16 Mainpro+ credits.
There is no cost to participate.
ABOUT
The Saskatchewan Infectious Disease Care Network coordinates HIV & HCV preceptorship opportunities.
Mentees are matched with an Infectious Disease Specialist or HIV/HCV experienced physician. Mentees attend half or full day HIV or HCV clinics (depending on their preference).
Clinics occur at various locations across the province (Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Regina, etc.), and funding is available if travel is required.
Benefits of HIV & HCV Physician Preceptorship
HIV/HCV Preceptorship Experience
During the preceptorship, participants will gain knowledge to:
- Counsel patients on common concerns around HIV and/or HCV that arise in routine care.
- Recognize when to refer complex cases to the relevant specialists.
- Acquire knowledge about medications used to treat HIV and cure HCV.
- Counsel patients on best practices for harm reduction and prevention.
After the completion of the preceptorship, members of the HIV/HCV specialist team will continue to be available for consultation or to answer any further questions.
For more information or to request a preceptorship, contact amanda.galambos@sidcn.ca