4279.0: Tuesday, November 14, 2000 - 5:15 PM

Abstract #17183

The National Minority AIDS Education and Training Center: A partnership of historically black universities and colleges addressing disparities in HIV care

Issue: Disparities in the quality of care and access to care continue to be present in minority communities, despite the decreasing HIV progression seen in individuals who are treated by professionals with strong HIV management experience. HIV expertise must be developed in the minority health professional community in order to increase the HIV capacity of individuals serving underserved populations of the nation.

Approach: The NMAETC was established by HRSA as a means of providing training to minority providers through a network of 4 HBCUs. Each HBCU will develop a local provider network consisting of HIV providers and HBCU faculty. An ongoing relationship will be developed through the provision of training, technical assistance, and consultative opportunities, increasing the HBCU’s involvement within the HIV community.

Discussion: The partnership of HBCU’s provide two main opportunities: 1) the formation of local provider networks, developing provider training in underserved communities, 2) the development of expert faculty, increasing the clinical capacity of the HBCUs. Components of the program to be discussed include: 1) the methodologies of the HBCU provider network identification and training, 2) programmatic content to include the integration of cultural competencies in an HIV management curriculum.

Conclusion: The NNAETC through its development and coordination of Provider Networks at the HBCUs offers a unique way of increasing the HIV capacity of the HBCUs and the providers they serve. The NMAETC provides a center for the development of training collaborations between the HBCUs thereby increasing their HIV capacity with the intent of decreasing disparities of care.

Learning Objectives:

1. At the conclusion of the program, the participant will be able to describe the method of the HBCU in developing the Provider Networks
2. Demonstrate the synergy of cultural competency within an HIV curriculum.
3. Describe the discord between the disparities of care and minority providers.

Keywords: HIV/AIDS, Ethnic Minorities

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.

The 128th Annual Meeting of APHA