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2008 Conference

November 17, 2008

Registration now open for 4th International Conference on HIV Treatment Adherence

Abstract deadline is December 1, 2008

Early registration ends December 31, 2008

Behavioral and clinical interventions are integral to the success of HIV treatment, understanding and enhancing HIV treatment adherence remains a critical goal for patients on treatment, for clinicians who are providing treatment, for public and private health officials who are responsible for making treatment available, and for public health at-large. That is why the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (IAPAC), in partnership with the US National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), is hosting the 4th International Conference on HIV Treatment Adherence, April 5-7, 2009, in Miami.

Speaker Announcements

Ambassador Dybul to Deliver Plenary Address

Mark R. Dybul, MD, the US Global AIDS Coordinator, will deliver a Plenary Address at the 4th International Conference on HIV Treatment Adherence. Ambassador Dybul's presentation, "Advancing Adherence in Resource-Poor Settings Through Public Health Evaluations," will reflect his many years of expereince in coordinating the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).

Other Thought-Leaders Confirmed to Speak

Following is a list of some of the thought-leaders who are confirmed to deliver Plenary Addresses at the 4th International Conference on HIV Treatment Adherence (as of November 7, 2008):

Charles Flexner, MD (Johns Hopkins University): Antiretroviral Regimen Simplification: Implications for Antiretroviral Adherence and Pharmacokinetics

Robert Gross, MD (University of Pennsylvania): Pharmacy Refill Adherence Outperforms CD4 Count for Predicting Virologic Failure in Resource-Limited Settings

Nancy Padian, PhD, MPH: Adherence Considerations in Biomedical HIV Prevention Strategies

Ann Williams, EdD, RN-C (Yale University School of Nursing): Member of the Closing Plenary Panel: Active Monitoring, Tailored Intervention: Key Questions for Future HIV Treatment Adherence Research and Practice

Conference Announcements

New Conferenece Feature: Workshops

The Planning Committee for the 4th International Conference on HIVTreatment Adherence is currently reviewing applications submitted in response to a Call for Workshops issued earlier this year. The aim of these workshops is to facilitate skills-building and help providers address adherence in their clinical and behavioral practices. A list of the approved workshops, which will all take place on April 5, 2009, on the eve of the 4th International Conference on HIV Treatment Adherence, will be announced next week via email as well as posted at www.iapac.org.

Abstract Submission Deadline is December 1, 2008

The deadline for abstract submission is fast approaching: December 1, 2008. Abstracts must be submitted online at www.iapac.org. Submitted abstracts, including late breakers, will be considered for oral and poster presentations. Submitted abstracts should report information not previously published, or intended to be published, prior to April 5, 2009.

Miami, Florida

Mild termperatures - not too hot, not too cold - typically make April a very popular month for visitors.

Miami has a subtropical climate with pleasant year-round temperatures. The month of April is temperate, with temperatures ranging from 69° Fahrenheit (21° Celsius) to 83° Fahrenheit (28° Celsius). An umbrella is recommended.

Dates to Remember

Early Registration Deadline:
December 31, 2008

Abstract Submittals Deadline:
December 1, 2008

Late Breaker Deadline:
February 1, 2009

Exhibitor Registration Deadline:
February 1, 2009

Standard Registration Deadline:
March 13, 2009

Hotel Room Block Reservation Deadline:
March 13, 2009

Late/Onsite Registration Deadline:
April 7, 2009

Early Registration Ends December 31, 2008

In this tough economic times, every penny counts... IAPAC thus encourages you to register early and benefit from a significant discount on your 4th International Conference on HIV Treatment Adherence registration. Early registration fees are $200 for IAPAC members, and $300 for non-IAPAC members. Registering before December 31, 2008, will save you $100 off the Standard Registration fees and $200-$300 off the Late and Onsite Registration fees.

Accreditation Statement

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care. The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation:
The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest Resolution:
All conflicts of interest of any individual(s) in a position to control the content of this CME activity will be identified and resolved prior to this educational activity being provided. Disclosure about provider and faculty relationships, or the lack thereof, will be provided to learners.

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