PrEP Essentials: Knowledge for Health

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From the PcMED Project, this podcast brings patients and healthcare professionals the latest insights and practical advice on managing HIV prevention through Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). Hosted by internal medicine physician Dr. Rasika Karnik, the episodes feature expert guests like infectious disease specialists Dr. Rafaele Bernardo and Dr. Uriel Felsen, and Zaccary, a patient-advocate. Each episode covers important topics such as different PrEP medications, patient management strategies, components of patient visits and follow-ups, sexual health, and navigating insurance and barriers to adherence. The podcast offers clear, actionable information for physicians looking to incorporate PrEP into their clinical practice, and for patients considering or currently using PrEP.

Episodes

  1. 6D AGO

    PrEP in Practice: Answering Patients’ Most Common Questions

    What do patients really want to know about PrEP? How can healthcare providers answer those questions with clarity, confidence, and compassion? In this episode of PrEP Essentials, infectious disease specialist Jonathan Shuter, and Kendall Lawson and Arianna Martinez from AIDS Alabama have a practical discussion about the concerns patients bring into the exam room. Together, they explore the questions patients are often hesitant to ask, including side effects, missed doses, insurance coverage, stigma, adherence, and long-term safety, while offering real-world strategies for building trust, improving communication, and making HIV prevention conversations more effective and approachable.

    36 min

  2. APR 27

    Living with PrEP: A Practical Guide for New Users

    What does it look like to live with PrEP day to day? In this episode, we go beyond prescriptions and guidelines to explore the real-life experience of taking PrEP, from building routines and managing missed doses to navigating side effects, refills, and follow-up care. Kendall Lawson from the Living Well Clinic at AIDS Alabama and Dr Ralph Bernardo discuss practical strategies for challenges including pill fatigue, privacy, dating, communicating with providers, and how PrEP can empower people to take charge of their sexual health.

    27 min

  3. 11/24/2025

    Starting PrEP: What to Know, What to Ask, What to Expect

    In this episode of PrEP Essentials, Dr. Uriel Felsen, an infectious diseases doctor at Montefiore Medical center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Dr. Raffaele Bernardo, an internist and infectious diseases specialist and Medical Director of an LGBTQ+ practice in Northern New Jersey, join Gianni, a patient representative, for a clear, practical conversation about today’s PrEP options—what’s available, what’s new, and what every potential user should know before getting started.Whether you’re curious about daily pills, long-acting injectables, or wondering how to choose the option that fits your life, this episode breaks it all down in plain language.

    30 min

  4. 11/13/2025

    From Daily Pills to Long-Acting Injectables: What’s New in PrEP?

    Join PrEP Essentials as we explore the latest HIV prevention strategies and the expanding PrEP toolbox. Two leading clinicians and a patient advocate discuss the full range of PrEP medications, including daily oral pills, long-acting injectables, and the newest breakthrough: lenacapavir for PrEP. Learn how PrEP works, prescribing guidelines for healthcare professionals, and practical tips for improving adherence. Plus, hear real-world patient experiences with PrEP, including questions and concerns about oral vs injectable options. Whether you’re a prescriber or part of a care team, this episode delivers actionable insights on PrEP adherence, risk reduction tools, and the future of HIV prevention.

    28 min

  5. 07/24/2024

    PrEP for Physicians: Guidelines for Healthcare Professionals

    PrEP Essentials: Knowledge for Health

    22 min

  6. 07/08/2024

    PrEP for Physicians: Taking a Sexual History

    Tips to start the conversation with your patient

    21 min

  7. 06/20/2024

    PrEP for Physicians: Overcoming Barriers - Implementing a PrEP program in your practice

    PrEP Essentials: Knowledge for Health

    20 min

  8. 06/05/2024

    PrEP for Patients: Your Medication Options

    PrEP Essentials: Knowledge for Health

    39 min

  9. 05/20/2024

    PrEP for Patients: Is PrEP Right For You? Exploring Your Options

    PrEP Essentials: Knowledge for Health

    41 min

  10. 04/30/2024

    PrEP for Patients: What to Expect at Your Doctor's Visit

    PrEP for Patients: What to Expect at Your Doctor's Visit

    31 min
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From the PcMED Project, this podcast brings patients and healthcare professionals the latest insights and practical advice on managing HIV prevention through Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). Hosted by internal medicine physician Dr. Rasika Karnik, the episodes feature expert guests like infectious disease specialists Dr. Rafaele Bernardo and Dr. Uriel Felsen, and Zaccary, a patient-advocate. Each episode covers important topics such as different PrEP medications, patient management strategies, components of patient visits and follow-ups, sexual health, and navigating insurance and barriers to adherence. The podcast offers clear, actionable information for physicians looking to incorporate PrEP into their clinical practice, and for patients considering or currently using PrEP.

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