Interprofessional Education: An Innovative Approach to Increase the Human Immunodeficiency Virus Workforce

Open Forum Infect Dis. 2023 Nov 7;10(11):ofad560. doi: 10.1093/ofid/ofad560. eCollection 2023 Nov.

Abstract

Ending the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic relies on a robust clinical workforce. The Southeast AIDS Education and Training Center's interprofessional education program is a novel approach to increasing the interest and ability of early health professional learners to provide high-quality, comprehensive, person-first care for people with HIV. Key Points: Interprofessional education (IPE) focusing on multidisciplinary care for people with HIV can serve as a novel way to increase the HIV workforce. This brief report describes the IPE program of the Southeast AIDS Education and Training Center.

Keywords: Southeast AIDS Education and Training Center; interprofessional education; medical education; people with HIV; workforce shortage.