AAHIVM reports
record number of HIV specialist applications

The American Academy of HIV Medicine has received a record number of applications from physicians seeking credentialing as an HIV specialist for 2007-2008, up more than 110% from the number of applications received two years ago. The academy's credentialing program is the nation's only program that certifies doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants as HIV specialists.

"The significant increase of new credentialing applications over this two-year cycle demonstrates the dedication of HIV care providers to remaining as current as possible in HIV disease management knowledge," said Jeff Schouten, AAHIVM board chairman elect, in a press statement. "Providers value the [specialist] designation behind their title because it reflects their commitment to continually increasing standards of HIV care. (The Advocate)