HIV PRIMARY CARE FELLOWSHIP

Training Family Physicians to Lead the Future of Integrated HIV Care

For physicians called to provide whole-person HIV care, expand access in underserved communities, and integrate specialty-level HIV treatment into full-spectrum primary care practice.

The Cahaba-UAB Family Medicine HIV Fellowship is a one-year advanced training experience designed to prepare family physicians to deliver high-quality HIV primary care within community-based and safety-net settings. Fellows develop expertise in HIV medicine, sexually transmitted infections, viral hepatitis, Ryan White systems of care, and longitudinal primary care… all within the same integrated clinical environment.

This fellowship is built for physicians who believe HIV care should be relational, comprehensive, and deeply connected to the realities of everyday primary care.

Graduates are prepared to serve as HIV clinical leaders, educators, and advocates in FQHCs, underserved communities, and mission-driven healthcare systems.

GO DEEPER

INTEGRATED CARE FOR THE WHOLE PERSON

“You’re not just expanding your training. You’re deepening your calling.”

People living with HIV deserve physicians who can care for the whole picture… not just a diagnosis.

This fellowship trains family physicians to integrate advanced HIV treatment, prevention, chronic disease management, mental health care, STI treatment, and viral hepatitis management into one continuity-based clinical relationship.

Fellows train across community HIV clinics, academic HIV settings, Ryan White systems, and multidisciplinary care teams while developing the skills needed to lead HIV care within underserved environments.

THE FELLOWSHIP EXPERIENCE

Integrated HIV Primary Care
Provide longitudinal primary care and advanced HIV management within the same continuity-based clinical setting.

Advanced HIV Clinical Training
Develop expertise in:

ART initiation and optimization
Virologic failure and resistance
Opportunistic infections
HIV prevention and U=U counseling
Complex HIV management.

STI & Viral Hepatitis Care
Gain advanced experience in syphilis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV-related co-infections.

Ryan White & Safety-Net Systems
Learn multidisciplinary HIV care delivery within FQHC and Ryan White–aligned systems.

Academic HIV Exposure
Train alongside HIV specialists through advanced clinics, case conferences, journal clubs, and didactics

GO DEEPER IN…

Longitudinal HIV Care
Build lasting clinical relationships through integrated HIV primary care across the lifespan.

Population Health & Systems Leadership
Develop skills in HIV program development, quality improvement, registries, and systems-based care.

Teaching & Scholarship
Participate in scholarly projects, curriculum development, and resident education.

Global HIV Perspectives
Optional international HIV medicine experiences provide exposure to global and resource-limited HIV care models.

Professional Leadership
Receive structured mentorship and preparation for HIV Specialist credentialing through the American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM).

“The future of HIV care belongs to physicians who can integrate specialty expertise, primary care, prevention, and long-term relationship-based medicine into one trusted clinical home.”

READY TO GO DEEPER?

Come train where HIV medicine, primary care, and underserved community leadership come together.

Schedule a rotation and experience what it looks like to provide integrated HIV care with excellence, compassion, and purpose.

Schedule a Rotation

FELLOWSHIP DETAILS

OBJECTIVES

By the completion of the fellowship, fellows will be able to:

Deliver comprehensive longitudinal primary care across the lifespan
Provide integrated HIV primary care within community-based settings
Initiate, optimize, and manage antiretroviral therapy using current guidelines
Manage complex HIV cases including resistance, virologic failure, and opportunistic infections
Diagnose and treat sexually transmitted infections including syphilis
Manage chronic hepatitis B and hepatitis C within primary care environments
Integrate Ryan White systems and multidisciplinary HIV care models into clinical workflows
Develop skills in population health, quality improvement, and HIV program leadership
Participate in scholarship, teaching, or curriculum development
Meet eligibility requirements for HIV Specialist credentialing through the American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM)

CURRICULUM

Longitudinal HIV Primary Care Clinic

Fellows maintain a continuity panel throughout the year while integrating:

HIV care
Preventive medicine
Chronic disease management
Mental health care
Substance use treatment
Vaccination and screening strategies

Advanced HIV Management

Dedicated HIV specialty clinics focus on:

ART initiation and switching
Resistance and virologic failure
Opportunistic infections
Complex HIV case management
HIV guideline application

STI & Viral Hepatitis Training

Focused training includes:

Syphilis diagnosis and staging
STI treatment and prevention
Chronic hepatitis B management
Hepatitis C treatment workflows
Public health coordination

Academic HIV Exposure

Fellows participate in:

HIV didactics
Case conferences
Journal clubs
Multidisciplinary HIV discussions
Academic specialty clinic experiences

Population Health & Systems Leadership

Training includes:

Ryan White care coordination
Registry management
Quality improvement initiatives
Program development
Population health workflows within FQHC systems

Scholarship & Professional Development

Each fellow completes at least one scholarly project which may include:

Research
Curriculum development
Quality improvement
Case-based scholarship
Poster or conference presentations

GLOBAL & NATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Fellows may participate in:

International HIV clinical experiences
AIDS Education & Training Center (AETC) mentorship
National HIV conferences
Ryan White clinical education opportunities
HIV workforce networking and leadership development

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must:

Have completed an ACGME-accredited Family Medicine residency
Be board eligible or board certified in Family Medicine
Be eligible for Alabama medical licensure
Demonstrate interest in HIV medicine, underserved care, primary care integration, or public health

Ideal candidates are physicians interested in:

FQHC and safety-net practice
Integrated HIV primary care
Community medicine
Population health
Medical education and leadership

FELLOWSHIP LOGISTICS

Length: 12 months

Position: 1 fellow per year
Salary & Benefits: PGY-4 equivalent
Protected Time: Didactics, scholarship, conferences, and board preparation
Fellowship Type: Non-ACGME advanced training fellowship

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is this fellowship primarily HIV specialty care or primary care?

Both. The fellowship is intentionally designed around integrated HIV primary care, reflecting how HIV medicine is commonly delivered in FQHC and community-based settings.

Will I be eligible for HIV Specialist credentialing?

Yes. The curriculum is structured to prepare fellows for eligibility requirements through the American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM).

Is there exposure to academic HIV medicine?

Yes. Fellows train in both community-based and academic HIV settings, including advanced HIV didactics and specialty clinical exposure.

Is global HIV experience available?

Optional international HIV experiences may be available depending on educational goals, faculty approval, and partnership availability.

Is this fellowship appropriate for someone planning to work in an FQHC?

Absolutely. The fellowship is specifically designed to prepare physicians for HIV leadership within FQHCs, safety-net systems, and underserved communities.