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The
University of Arizona has provided care to HIV-infected individuals
since 1981. |
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The
Special Immunology Program has been serving the community since
1994. |
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The Special Immunology Program works closely with the Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program and the educational efforts of the Arizona Aids Education and Training Center. Specifically, patients are followed longitudinally by Faculty and Fellows of the University of Arizona Infectious Diseases Section in clinics at UMC and UPH hospitals. SIP sponsors CME-approved courses on many aspects of HIV management and care throughout the city of Tucson. In addition a considerable number of outreach programs to the lay public and PLWAs are provided under the aegis of SIP by Faculty and Fellows. |
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Patient
Care: |
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Outpatient
and in-hospital care of HIV-infected adults and counseling services
to families and spouses of patients. A clinic for HIV-infected adults
is held twice weekly at the University Medical Center in St. Lukes
of the Desert Clinic. Clinic
Location |
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Residency
Training: |
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Conducting
a program of HIV training and education for Medical Students, Interns,
and Residents in Medicine and Family and Community Medicine. More
Information |
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Tucson
HIV Grand Rounds: |
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A monthly meeting coordinated and sponsored by the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, in cooperation with the Arizona AIDS Education and Training Center, to address current issues in the treatment of HIV infected individuals. This activity is held 8 times per year at different venues. This program is targeted towards Physicians, Nurses, Mid-level practitioners (NPs and PAs), Pharmacists, Dentists and Mental Health Providers. If you have any interest in attending please contact Dr. Stephen Klotz at SKlotz@u.arizona.edu. |
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Outreach
Education: |
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An HIV/AIDS
information program in the Tucson Junior and Senior High Schools.
Education and outreach to Health Care Professionals and other community
agencies on HIV related issues. |
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Clinical
and Basic Science Research: |
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The program
conducts research into patient care and maintains current molecular
biology research on fungal infections of AIDS patients. |
