1-Day Conference

Primary Care Update: Gay Men’s Health & Wellness

A one-day, high-yield update on preventive, sexual, mental, and cardiometabolic health for gay men—built for practical, culturally competent primary care.

preventive care

sexual health

sti screening and treatment

hiv prevention and treatment

prep and pep

Also available in 16 locations.

Conference Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

2025

$400

Primary Care Update: Gay Men’s Health & Wellness

About this Conference

This concise program equips clinicians to deliver affirming, evidence-based care for gay men. Across four focused hours, sessions cover preventive care and vaccination, HIV/PrEP/PEP and STI management, mental health and substance use within minority stress contexts, and aging-related risks including cancer and cardiometabolic disease. Each 15-minute module emphasizes actionable takeaways for real-world practice.

7:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Schedule (Local Time): 16 Workshops
Number of Subjects: Online Course
Course Type: New York
Destination

Destination

New York

New York, often called "the Big Apple," is a bustling metropolis known for its iconic skyline, diverse culture, and vibrant arts scene. From the bright lights of Times Square to the tranquil paths of Central Park, the city offers something for everyone. Known for world-class museums, theaters, and a thriving culinary landscape, New York City is a melting pot of innovation and tradition.

1-Day Schedule

Conference Outline

Day 1

A one-day, high-yield update on preventive, sexual, mental, and cardiometabolic health for gay men—built for practical, culturally competent primary care.

Section 1

Foundations: Preventive & Primary Care for Gay Men

Structured preventive care with vaccination, STI screening, and sexual health counseling tailored to gay men.

7:00 AM —8:00 AM60 Minutes

Implement inclusive histories and risk assessments that guide screening and counseling.
Prioritize vaccinations (HAV, HBV, HPV, mpox) and routine extragenital STI testing.
Integrate anal cancer screening considerations and sexual health counseling.

Affirming Preventive Care & Risk Assessment

Building an inclusive visit: sexual history taking, risk stratification, and shared decision-making that reduce stigma and improve outcomes.

7:00 AM15 Minutes

Use inclusive language and frameworks for sexual and social histories.
Tie risk assessment to concrete screening and counseling plans.
Address barriers to care (stigma, insurance, confidentiality).

preventive care

sexual history

shared decision making

lgbtq health equity

Vaccination Priorities: HAV, HBV, HPV, and Mpox

Who needs what and when: practical vaccine guidance for adult gay men, including catch-up strategies.

7:15 AM15 Minutes

Identify vaccine indications and catch-up schedules.
Incorporate outbreak-responsive mpox vaccination plans.
Close gaps with standing orders and reminders.

adult immunization

mpox

hepatitis a b

hpv

STI Screening Done Right: Extragenital Testing & Intervals

Efficient, guideline-aligned screening for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV—emphasizing pharyngeal/rectal NAATs.

7:30 AM15 Minutes

Select site-specific tests and appropriate intervals based on risk.
Implement self-collection workflows to increase uptake.
Streamline partner services and follow-up.

sti screening

extragenital testing

hiv testing

Anal Cancer Prevention & Sexual Health Counseling

When and how to discuss anal cancer risk, screening approaches, and harm-reduction-oriented sexual health counseling.

7:45 AM15 Minutes

Recognize higher-risk groups and symptom prompts.
Discuss screening options and local referral pathways.
Normalize conversations around pleasure, safety, and consent.

anal cancer screening

hpv

sexual health

harm reduction

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Break

8:00 AM15 minutes

Section 2

HIV, PrEP/PEP, and Contemporary STI Management

From on-demand PrEP to U=U in practice—practical updates clinicians can use tomorrow.

8:15 AM —9:15 AM60 Minutes

Match PrEP options to patient preferences and risk patterns.
Deliver rapid, effective PEP workflows.
Treat common STIs efficiently while supporting partner management.

PrEP in 2025: Daily vs. On-Demand (2-1-1) Strategies

Choosing and coaching on daily and event-driven PrEP, labs, adherence, and real-world barriers.

8:15 AM15 Minutes

Select PrEP modality based on use patterns and comorbidities.
Set monitoring schedules and handle side effects.
Address cost, insurance, and stigma challenges.

prep

hiv prevention

adherence

labs and monitoring

PEP Quick-Start: Timelines, Regimens, and Follow-Up

Building a same-day PEP pathway from exposure assessment to first dose and linkage to PrEP.

8:30 AM15 Minutes

Assess exposures and start PEP rapidly within recommended windows.
Choose first-line regimens and lab follow-up.
Transition eligible patients to PrEP seamlessly.

pep

hiv prevention

post exposure

U=U in Practice: ART Basics & Patient Communication

Why viral suppression prevents transmission and how to communicate U=U clearly and confidently.

8:45 AM15 Minutes

Explain U=U and reinforce adherence and suppression goals.
Navigate disclosure, stigma, and relationship dynamics.
Coordinate with HIV providers for rapid start and retention.

hiv treatment

u equals u

patient communication

Treating Common STIs & Emerging Tools

First-line treatment pearls for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia; partner services; and practical updates from recent guidance.

9:00 AM15 Minutes

Select guideline-aligned regimens and follow-up testing.
Facilitate partner notification and expedited therapy where permitted.
Plan for reinfection prevention and recall systems.

sti treatment

syphilis

gonorrhea

chlamydia

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Break

9:15 AM15 minutes

Section 3

Mental Health, Substance Use, and Minority Stress

Screen, triage, and treat common conditions with a minority-stress lens and harm-reduction strategies.

9:30 AM —10:30 AM60 Minutes

Screen efficiently for depression, anxiety, trauma, and suicidality.
Address substance use patterns (including chemsex) with harm reduction.
Support safety, consent, and healthy relationships.

Minority Stress: Screening & Brief Interventions

Practical tools to identify and address the mental health impacts of stigma and discrimination.

9:30 AM15 Minutes

Use validated screeners (PHQ-9, GAD-7, trauma prompts).
Deliver brief interventions and referrals.
Create a psychologically safe clinical environment.

mental health

minority stress

screening tools

Substance Use & Chemsex: Harm Reduction in Practice

Nonjudgmental assessment, safer-use strategies, and linkage to treatment, including contingency management options.

9:45 AM15 Minutes

Assess patterns and risks without stigmatizing language.
Offer safer-use education and overdose prevention.
Connect to treatment and community supports.

substance use

harm reduction

motivational interviewing

Consent, Coercion, and Intimate Partner Violence

Brief, trauma-informed approaches to screening and support for IPV and sexual coercion among gay men.

10:00 AM15 Minutes

Use brief IPV screens and respond safely to disclosures.
Coordinate safety planning and referrals.
Document sensitively while protecting privacy.

intimate partner violence

trauma informed care

safety planning

Sexual Function, Body Image, and Performance Concerns

Common presentations (ED, low desire, performance anxiety) and aligned, practical management.

10:15 AM15 Minutes

Differentiate psychogenic vs. organic contributors.
Offer first-line treatments and referrals.
Normalize conversations around pleasure and expectations.

sexual health

andrology

psychosexual health

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Break

10:30 AM15 minutes

Section 4

Midlife & Aging: Cardiometabolic, Cancer, and Lifestyle

Tailoring midlife prevention and screening with attention to cardiometabolic risk and cancers relevant to gay men.

10:45 AM —11:45 AM60 Minutes

Assess and reduce cardiometabolic risk with realistic plans.
Apply cancer screening guidance with attention to individual risk.
Leverage community supports and digital tools for lasting change.

Cardiometabolic Health: Practical Risk Reduction

Hypertension, lipids, weight, sleep, and activity—what moves the needle for midlife gay men.

10:45 AM15 Minutes

Use ASCVD risk plus modifiers to guide therapy.
Prioritize lifestyle changes that patients keep.
Coordinate referrals (nutrition, sleep, activity).

cardiovascular risk

hypertension

lipids

lifestyle

Cancer Screening Tailored to Gay Men

Applying prostate, colorectal, skin, and anal cancer considerations with shared decision-making.

11:00 AM15 Minutes

Clarify indications and intervals for common screenings.
Integrate anal cancer considerations and referrals.
Navigate controversies with transparent risk-benefit discussions.

cancer screening

shared decision making

anal cancer screening

Lifestyle, Fitness, and Sleep: Sustainable Behavior Change

Evidence-based micro-changes for activity, nutrition, and sleep that patients actually maintain.

11:15 AM15 Minutes

Set realistic, trackable goals with patients.
Use brief counseling models (MI, action planning).
Leverage apps/devices without overwhelming patients.

lifestyle

nutrition

sleep medicine

behavior change

Community, Tech, and Follow-Through

Using community resources, peer support, and digital tools to sustain health gains and engagement.

11:30 AM15 Minutes

Map local/community resources and referral loops.
Support peer and partner engagement where appropriate.
Create recall systems for vaccines, labs, and screening.

care navigation

community health

digital health

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End of Day

Break for the Day

11:45 AM

Key Objectives

Apply culturally competent, stigma-aware approaches to preventive, sexual, and mental health care for gay men.
Optimize HIV prevention and treatment strategies, including PrEP, PEP, U=U, and contemporary STI management.
Screen for and manage common midlife risks—cardiometabolic disease and cancers—with guidance tailored to gay men.

Virtual Conferences

Flexible Destination-Based Learning

16 Destinations Available

Our conferences are delivered entirely online through short, high-impact video sessions. Designed for travelers and professionals on the go, each module is just 15 minutes—so you can complete your learning in the morning and spend the rest of your day enjoying the destination.

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Reschedule or Cancel Anytime

Easily reschedule or apply your credit to another class—no hassle, no stress. If you prefer a refund, we offer a full return minus a $30 processing fee—because we know you value flexibility.

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