HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (prevention) medication, which is also known as PrEP, is available free of charge to those considered high-risk. If you’re uncertain what PrEP is and how it is used, the BC Centre for Excellence will be presenting a free webinar to introduce the main concepts.
At the end of the webinar participants will be able to:
- Learn the principles of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and when and whom to prescribe it to;
- Learn about PrEP eligibility, monitoring, and access in British Columbia;
- Understand the community experience and perspective regarding PrEP.
Speakers
Dr. Mark Hull
Clinical Associate Professor, Division of AIDS, University of British Columbia
Research Scientist, BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS
Junine Toy
Senior Manager of the Drug Treatment Program, BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS
Joshua Edward
Knowledge Translation Manager, Health Initiative for Men
This webinar is free of charge.
For more information and to register, visit the BC Centre for Excellence site.