The Midwest AIDS Training + Education Center (MATEC) invites you to apply for the regional 2023-2024 MATEC Clinician Scholars Program.
The Clinician Scholars Program is designed for minority and/or predominantly minority serving Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Advanced Practice Nurses, and Pharmacists who are interested in expanding their capacity to provide HIV/AIDS care. The aim of the Clinician Scholars Program is to increase the number of clinicians that provide care to underserved or disproportionately-affected populations.
Scholars receive 12 months (September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024) of in-depth training on HIV/AIDS diagnosis, treatment, medical management, and prevention of HIV infection. It is a structured, yet participant-centered program that includes:
- A minimum of 12 hours of clinical preceptorship in HIV care.
- A minimum of 40 hours of skill building training, including but not limited to: two-day intensive Immersion Institute; distance-based offerings, including meetings and trainings; and clinical consultation.
- Participation in the Clinician Scholars Program Collaborative Learning Series, which provides brief didactic presentations on a variety of HIV care topics and allows for case-based discussion with regional HIV experts and peers.
- Review and discussion of Scholar cases with their HIV expert Mentor.
Participants can expect to build skills and knowledge through:
- Mentorship – Experts in HIV/AIDS care guide Scholars through the program
- Clinical Consultation – Opportunities to consult with local and regional experts experienced in diagnosing and managing HIV/AIDS care
- Networking Opportunities – Valuable interactions with MATEC faculty, local and regional HIV/AIDS care providers, and other Scholars
- Clinical Interaction – Participants will observe the care of patients with HIV infection, participate in simulated patient care scenarios, and respond to case presentations
Applicants accepted into the 2023-2024 MATEC Clinician Scholars Program cohort are required to participate in the following activities:
- MATEC Clinician Scholars Program Immersion Institute on September 21 and 22, 2023, in Chicago, IL.
- At least five of the eight sessions of the MATEC Clinician Scholars Program Collaborative Learning Series, scheduled for every second Tuesday of the month, from 4:00 PM CT/5:00 PM ET to 5:30 PM CT/6:30 PM ET, between December 2023 and July 2024.
Have questions about the program or applying?
Contact your MATEC Local Partner Office:
MATEC Illinois
University of Illinois
College of Medicine at Chicago
Chena Brown
Health Educator Coordinator
[email protected]
312-996-1413
MATEC Indiana
Eskenazi Health
Rachel Fogleman, CHES
Programming Coordinator
[email protected]
317-880-3517
MATEC Kansas and Nebraska
University of Kansas
School of Medicine – Wichita
Susan Tusher, MSW
Site Director
[email protected]
316-293-2682
In Omaha, please contact:
University of Nebraska Medical Center HIV Program
Nikki Regan, MSN, APRN, NP-C
Assistant Director of HIV Program
[email protected]
402-553-5963
MATEC Michigan
Wayne State University
School of Medicine
Amanda Allmacher, DNP
Associate Director
[email protected]
313-962-2000
MATEC Minnesota and Iowa
University of Minnesota
School of Public Health
MacKenzie O’Kane
HIV Education Program Assistant
[email protected]
612-308-1811
MATEC Missouri
Kansas City CARE Clinic
Ashley Johnson
Training Specialist
[email protected]
816-753-5144, ext. 1328
MATEC Ohio
University of Cincinnati
College of Medicine
T’Keyah Grier, MPH
Research Coordinator
[email protected]
513-584-6385
MATEC Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin
School of Medicine and Public Health
[email protected]