HIV PrEP & Doxy PEP
CE Information
1.0 CME creditCompletion Time
1 hourAvailable Until
March 7, 2026Posted By
Arkansas Academy of Physician Assistants
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Specialties
Adolescent Medicine, Family Medicine, Infectious Disease, and Primary CareClinical Topics
AIDS/HIV, Infectious Disease, and Primary CareSouthern states, including Arkansas, are disproportionately impacted by HIV and STIs. As leaders in preventive medicine, PAs must stay up to date with the newest clinical guidelines for HIV & STI prevention. HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and doxycycline as bacterial STI post-exposure prophylaxis (Doxy PEP) can curb the increasing incidence of HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea. PAs can incorporate these evidence-based and patient-centered approaches into their clinical practice in a multitude of settings.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the current epidemiology of HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- Identify current guidelines for biomedical prevention of HIV and STIs
- Evaluate clinical indications for use of HIV PrEP and Doxy PEP
Speakers
Casey Messer earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and graduate certificate in Gerontology from the University of Kentucky. After several years in clinical practice, he earned a Doctorate of Health Sciences from A.T. Still University. PA Messer’s research interests include HIV, LGBTQ health equity, and health disparities affecting communities in the Deep South of the United States. He has authored articles in multiple medical journals, including JAAPA. Casey has applied a servant leadership approach to various appointments and advisory roles at the local, state, and national levels. Currently, PA Messer is an HIV Specialist and Health Programs Director for Palm Beach County government in West Palm Beach, FL. Casey prefers he/him/his pronouns.
CE Information
This activity offers 1.0 CME credit to attendees.
Accredited by AAPA.
This activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Physician Associates Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 22 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid from 3/26/2025 to 3/7/2026 . PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. AAPA reference number: CME-2013092.
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- HIV PrEP and Doxy PEP (Size: 2.27 MB)
Duration: about 1 hour | Quality: HD
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