Learning outcomes

This activity has been developed for students interested in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and, in particular, in HIV infection. A specific aspect of this course is the holistic approach in dealing with HIV covering both the main medical-technical aspects of the HIV management and the psyco-social impact on dealing with HIV, from doctors and clients'perspectives. The aim of this course is to provide medical students a touch of real-life experience in order to let them think the way they want to manage HIV positive patients as doctors.
In order to be practical, we will invite trainees in Infectious Diseases (HIV/STIs Unit) to make them talk on the most challenging situation they had to face and the way in which they cope with them. Whether possible, clients who attend our clinic will be invited to give students a real-life touch of what is living with HIV.

Program

FIRST MODULE - General introduction
Glossary,
Epiedemiology, history, pathogenesis and clinical aspects of HIV infection.

SECOND MODULE - Anamnesis
Anamnesis for HIV/STIS
Stories

THIRD MODULE - Testing
Counselling
HIV tests both rapid and lab tests
Testing for HIV in medical and outreach settings

FOURTH MODULE - Diagnosis
Living with HIV in 2020
Stories from doctors and clients at the time of getting an HIV positive result

FIFTH MODULE - Living long-time with HIV
Everyday life
Stories from doctors and clients who are managing/living with HIV for many years

Examination Methods

No exam, minimally required 75% attendance.
Date and time: To be defined
Place: to be evaluated according to the number of students/UniVr indications on classes delivery
Suggested year: 4th.