Norah Terrault, MD, MPH, FAASLD Professor of Medicine Chief, Division of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Neil Kaplowitz Chair in Liver Diseases Keck School of Medicine of USC University of Southern California
Kurtis Mohr, MD, AAHIVM Public Health Medical Officer, Office of STIs and HCV California Department of Public Health
Course Description
Co-sponsored by the California Department of Public Health and California Prevention Training Center at the University of California San Francisco, this STI Clinical Update webinar will provide a comprehensive review of hepatitis C (HCV) in 2026, focusing on clinical cases and test-to-treat models of care.
Learning Objectives
Understand and apply the test-to-treat model for hepatitis C Participants will learn how to initiate direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapy at the point of diagnosis, including in community settings, using Dr. Terrault, AASLD or CDPH, or other simplified treatment pathways. Literature supporting the effectiveness and feasibility of test-to-treat will be reviewed.
Use case-based scenarios to identify key clinical considerations Through interactive case studies, providers will explore how to interpret relevant lab values, assess comorbidities, and evaluate potential drug interactions when initiating DAA therapy. Emphasis will be placed on practical decision-making using simplified treatment algorithms.
Implement appropriate monitoring and follow-up during hepatitis C treatment Attendees will learn recommended baseline and follow-up laboratory testing, including HCV RNA viral load timing, and understand whether there is a need for and the frequency and purpose of clinical follow-up visits throughout the treatment course.
To request an accommodation for this event, please email captc@ucsf.edu at least a week in advance of the event.
STI Expert Hour Webinar – Male Partner Treatment to Prevent BV Recurrence: Evidence and Implementation
December 18, 2025 1:30p.m. – 2:50p.m. 1.25 CME units at no cost
Registration closes on December 17, 2025 at 3:00p.m. (PST)
Presenter
Catriona Bradshaw, MMBS(Hons), FAChSHM, FAHMS, PhD Professor Melbourne Sexual Health Centre, Alfred Health School of Translational Medicine, Monash University Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne
Course Description
This seminar will discuss the epidemiological and microbiological evidence and pilot data that led to the StepUp randomised controlled trial (RCT) – an RCT that demonstrated treating male partners with a combination of oral and topical antimicrobials at the time a women is being treated for bacterial vaginosis (BV) significantly improved cure over 12 weeks. The trial methodology and findings will be presented in detail. The seminar will have a focus on the practicalities of implementation and prescribing including examples of free online resources available to assist clinicians in discussing and providing partner treatment for BV, consumer resources to assist informed decision making, and qualitative research findings. Time will be made available for audience discussion and participation.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to understand the rationale and evidence for male partner treatment for BV and apply this new knowledge to their clinical practice.
Participants will be able to discuss partner treatment for BV with their patients, facilitate shared decision making, understand where to access evidence-based resources, and make informed decisions regarding the provision of this intervention for heterosexual couples.
To request an accommodation for this event, please email captc@ucsf.edu at least a week in advance of the event.
STI Clinical Update Webinar – Congenital Syphilis Scenarios: A case-based overview
April 28, 2025 12:00PM -1:15PM (PDT) CME not offered for viewing the webinar recording.
Course Description
This presentation reviews four separate cases of congenital syphilis (CS). Each case illustrates one of the four CS Scenarios, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Through these cases, learners will gain an understanding of the diagnosis and management of the CDC CS Scenarios. The cases are shown from two viewpoints: a clinical pediatric infectious disease perspective and a public health medical officer standpoint.
Learning Objectives
Describe the diagnostic criteria for the four congenital syphilis scenarios, as described by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Identify at least one public health resource for congenital syphilis management
Understand the different lab tests that can be used to evaluate an infant exposed to syphilis during pregnancy.
Presenters
Elizabeth Partridge, MS, MD, MPH Dr. Partridge is an Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the UC Davis Medical Center (UCDMC) in Sacramento, CA. She provides inpatient and outpatient consultation for children with acute and chronic infections. Dr. Partridge serves as medical director of infection prevention for the UC Davis Children’s Hospital. Her clinical and research interests include hospital epidemiology & infection prevention. She has a special clinical interest in the prevention and management of congenital Syphilis infection.
Rosalyn Plotzker, MD, MPH Dr. Plotzker is an Assistant Professor in the UCSF Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and also performs high-resolution anoscopy at the UCSF Anal Neoplasia Clinic, Research, and Education (ANCRE) Center. She completed a Fellowship in Sexually Transmitted Diseases with the CAPTC and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). She serves as a Public Health Medical Officer in the STD Control Branch at CDPH.
To request an accommodation for this event, please email captc@ucsf.edu at least a week in advance of the event.
Focus on Sexual Health Services for Latinx/Hispanic Communities: Session 2
Tuesday, February 25, 11am-12pm (PT).
Taking Sexual Histories and Risk Assessments in Spanish This session will focus on everyday language used by clinicians and others in conversations with their Spanish-speaking clients and patients. This session will be in Spanish. Free CME/CNE will be offered.
Esta sesión se enfocará en el lenguaje cotidiano usado por médicos clínicos, y otros proveedores, durante conversaciones con clientes y pacientes hispanohablantes. Esta sesión se llevará a cabo en español. También se ofrecerán créditos CME/CNE gratuitamente.
This session is a collaboration with the Denver and New York City Prevention Centers.
Focus on Sexual Health Services for Latinx/Hispanic Communities: Session 1
Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 12:30-2:00pm PT
An Introduction to PrEP, PEP, and Doxy-PEP, and Navigation in Spanish This workshop will introduce everyday terms used in PrEP, PEP, and doxy-PEP counseling in Spanish, through a basic review of these topics in Spanish. NOTE: This session is in Spanish.
Introducción a PrEP, PEP, y doxy-PEP, y el asesoramiento en español sobre ellos Este taller introducirá términos cotidianos para asesorar a los pacientes de PrEP, PEP, y doxy-PEP en español, mediante un repaso básico de estos temas en el idioma.
Opt-out screening is an approach where all patients are informed that HIV/STIs screening will be performed as part of routine medical care, unless the patient specifically declines. Included in the job aid are resources from various sources (including the CDC and CDPH), a workflow for a typical office visit, and guidelines for best practices.
Recent research has shown that opt-out guidelines increase screening rates and subsequent treatment for HIV and STIs (such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis). This method reduces stigma, improves health equity, and opens the door for more comprehensive care.
Our panel of providers will discuss the benefits and challenges of using rapid syphilis testing, including the rapid HIV/syphilis point-of-care test and the newly approved over-the-counter at-home syphilis test.
STI Expert Hour Webinar – Adolescent Sexual Health: Influences, Trends, and How Healthcare Providers can Support Adolescent Sexual Health and Wellbeing
December 3, 2024 11:30AM-1:00PM (PST)
Registration closes on December 2nd at 3:00PM (PST). Recording available 2 weeks after the webinar. CME not available for viewing the webinar recording.
Presenter
Claudia Borzutzky, MD
Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine at USC Chief, Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles/Keck School of Medicine at USC Medical Director for Adolescent Health, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles
Course Description
Sexuality is a normal part of healthy adolescent development, yet milestones of teens’ sexual development vary widely in terms of timing, cultural acceptance and how supported they are, and associated risks for adverse health outcomes. Dr. Claudia Borzutzky, an adolescent medicine specialist, will present an overview of:
the importance of confidential care for teens, both in primary care and sexual health settings
supporting adolescent sexual wellbeing
trends in use of contraception and condoms, teen pregnancy, and STIs among teens
the intersection of mental health, gender diversity, and the COVID epidemic with adolescent sexual health
Learning Objectives
Integrate understanding of adolescent consent and confidentiality laws in California in order to optimize your practice and lower barriers to care
Explain the difference between risk reduction and the promotion of well-being, in the context of adolescent sexual health
Describe teen-centered approaches to promotion of sexual well-being, and reducing rates of STIs and undesired pregnancy
November 2024 Oral PrEP Financing Update
November 15, 2024
Special guests: Ryan Wilder Blue, CAPTC and Brian Abascal, Pacific AIDS Education & Training Center.
PrEP Financing Update
Changes are coming to oral PrEP assistance programs in 2025. We’ll learn how PrEP navigators and providers are planning for these changes to ensure uninterrupted PrEP access for their clients and patients. This session is a collaboration between the California Prevention Training Center and the Pacific AIDS Education Training Center.
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