Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Virtual Program
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Please contact the CME Office for questions at 775-784-4791 or email cme@med.unr.edu.
Stigma in HIV Prevention and Care
Overview
This webinar will cover Stigma in HIV Prevention and Care. This training program fulfills the HIV stigma training requirements outlined in Nevada's Senate Bill 439, which requires healthcare providers to complete a 2-hour HIV stigma training course to renew their license.
HIV stigma refers to irrational or negative attitudes, behaviors, and judgments towards people living with or at risk of HIV. It can negatively affect the health and well-being of people living with HIV by discouraging some individuals from learning their HIV status, accessing treatment, or staying in care. HIV stigma can also affect those at risk of HIV by discouraging them from seeking HIV prevention tools and testing, and from talking openly with their sex partners about safer sex options.
Populations disproportionately affected by HIV are also often affected by stigma due to, among other things, their gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race/ethnicity, drug use, or sex work. Breaking down HIV stigma is a critical part of ending the HIV epidemic.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Use person-first language in conversations
- Define stigma and describe how it pertains to minority groups
- Describe how HIV stigma can act as a barrier to care
- Identify the role of implicit bias in the delivery of patient care
- Identify stigma barriers within your organization and develop an action plan to address
- Self-reflect on participant's own implicit bias
Who Should Attend
This program is intended for physicians, osteopathic physicians, physician assistants, and nurses who provide or supervise emergency or primary care services, including professionals across family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and midwifery.
Registration
Early Registration Fee (on or before February 17, 2026): $40
Late Registration Fee (after February 17, 2026): $50
The last day to register is March 9, 2026.
Please contact the CME Office for questions at 775-784-4791 or email cme@med.unr.edu.
Rosanne Sugay, M.D., MPH, AAHIVM
Medical Epidemiologist, Southern Nevada Health District
Rosanne M. Sugay, MD, MPH, AAHIVS, is board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics by the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons (NBPAS). Her journey in medicine began with a strong foundation in outpatient primary care, but it is her work as a medical epidemiologist at Southern Nevada Health District that fuels her passion for public health. Her clinical work at the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada’s Wellness Center and Southern Nevada Health District, providing prevention and treatment services for people with HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), reminds her daily of the significant impact healthcare providers can have on vulnerable communities. Beyond her daily public health work and clinical practice, Dr. Sugay advocates for empowering providers with the latest clinical knowledge and resources. She serves as the medical director of the Pacific AETC-Nevada.
Rob Phoenix, APRN, FNP-C
Owner, Huntridge Family Clinic
Rob is a family nurse practitioner in Las Vegas, NV, where he owns and operates Huntridge Family Clinic. Rob focuses his practice on HIV prevention, HIV treatment, Transgender health care, and providing primary care. Rob is a provider of Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) care in Southern Nevada.
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All presenters, planners or anyone in a position to control the content of this continuing medical education activity have indicated that they do not have any financial relationships with commercial entities related to the content of this activity.
Accreditation Designation Statements
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Office of Statewide Initiatives. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education to physicians.
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Continuing Medical Education Credit
Nurses may receive continuing education credit for this educational activity as the ANCC accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM through its reciprocity agreement.