Cristina Gruta has been a clinician education specialist with the National Clinician Consultation Center (NCCC) since 1996. Starting her impactful career as a clinical pharmacist during the peak of HIV mortality in the U.S., Dr. Gruta champions the fundamentals of evidence-based, compassionate care while mentoring the next generation of HIV care providers. If you have […]
On July 22, 2024, we said goodbye to Ron Goldschmidt, MD, the founder of the National Clinician Consultation Center (NCCC) and a pioneer in family medicine and HIV care. At the age of 80, Dr. Goldschmidt’s passing marked the end of a remarkable life dedicated to progress, compassion, and innovation. As we reflect on his […]
In 2021, the National Clinician Consultation Center (NCCC) developed a novel PrEP champion preceptorship to increase pharmacists’, advanced practice registered nurses’, and registered nurses’ comfort and clinical capacity concerning PrEP delivery. This paper describes the need for this specialized training, the development process, and the training’s impact on learners’ knowledge and capabilities to enhance PrEP […]
In support of National HIV Testing Day (June 27), the NCCC would like to encourage all health care providers, regardless of practice setting or location, to offer HIV testing to adolescents and adults, including pregnant persons. For providers interested in more information, this brief review of HIV care includes details on screening and testing as […]
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