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EACS is happy to announce the official launch of the European Diploma in HIV Medicine.

The Diploma is designed for healthcare professionals working in HIV care and aims to support efforts to harmonise clinical practice across Europe, while addressing the lack of recognised specialisation in HIV medicine within postgraduate training.

The first European Diploma in HIV Medicine examination will take place online on 25 September 2025 and is designed to assess professional competencies in HIV management through Single-Best Answer (SBA) questions. It offers clinicians an opportunity to:

• Demonstrate clinical proficiency through certification
• Benchmark their knowledge against defined European standards
• Support their continued professional development
• Strengthen professional mobility within the field of HIV care

We hope it will provide real value to healthcare professionals and support their ongoing learning and expertise in the field of HIV medicine.

Learn more and apply!

On 29 and 30 May 2025 (16:00- 17:45 CEST) the 12th WAVE in Ukraine online workshop will be held. 

The series started with an onsite meeting in 2019 and been continued online since 2021. This time, the meeting will focus on PrEP for women at risk of HIV and HIV vertical transmission and breastfeeding.

The workshop will be available in English and Ukrainian. 

Click here to see the full programme and register now!

The HIV Advanced Training Forum is a two-day course organised on 10–11 June 2025 in Sinaia, Romania, through the collaboration of leading academic and clinical institutions across Europe. Endorsed by the European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS) and available by invitation only, the course is designed to equip early-career healthcare professionals with practical, patient-centred strategies for long-term HIV care.

Through a comprehensive curriculum covering the latest developments in HIV management, coinfection integration, resistance understanding, and prevention, the course emphasises translating scientific knowledge into real-world clinical practice. With a strong focus on the patient journey—from diagnosis to lifelong health and quality of life—it also highlights the critical role of vaccination and tailored interventions for key populations.

Participants will gain valuable insights from an international faculty composed of leading European HIV experts, promoting a holistic and evidence-based approach to contemporary HIV care.

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EACS WAVE (Women Against Viruses in Europe) has created the educational video and accompanying factsheet “Transitioning through Menopause with HIV” to support women and healthcare professionals.

More women with HIV are reaching menopause, but awareness of symptoms and appropriate care remains limited. This can lead to missed diagnoses and untreated health issues such as osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease and depression.

Read the factsheet and watch the video to learn more.

Join the EACS Live! Journal Club on HIV-1 drug resistance to Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitors (INSTIs)

Monday, 21 May 2025

14:00-15:00 CEST

The next EACS Live! Journal Club will take place on Wednesday, 21 May at 14:00 CEST and will focus on HIV-1 drug resistance to Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitors (INSTIs).

Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitors (INSTIs) are now considered a cornerstone of combination antiretroviral therapy. Resistance to INSTIs in HIV treatment is relatively uncommon, particularly with the use of second-generation agents, but can occur. In this Journal Club we will discuss the resistance patterns during second-generation INSTI failure and the risk factors for developing resistance. Special focus will be given to dolutegravir resistance due to its widespread use as a first-line antiretroviral agent globally.

Presenters:

Tom Loosli (Switzerland)

Mafalda Miranda (Netherlands)

Moderators: 

Evangelia Kostaki (Greece)

Uwe Koppe (Germany)

Register now!

We are excited to announce that the 21st European AIDS Conference will take place in Prague, Czechia, from 6–8 October 2027. Located in the heart of Europe, Prague is a key centre of science and culture and will offer a great setting to continue our shared commitment to advancing HIV research and care.

Join us in Paris this October to learn more about what’s to come in 2027.

Building successful partnerships for STI prevention among MSM: Webinar by ECDC, EACS & CHIP.

This webinar, presented by the ECDC in collaboration with the European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS) and CHIP Centre of Excellence for Health, Immunity and Infections @Rigshospitalet, aims to improve sexual health outcomes for high-risk MSM (men who have sex with men).

Participants will:
➡️ Understand the crucial role of partnerships in STI prevention.
➡️ Identify concrete actions to establish/strengthen collaboration between public health, civil society, and clinical services in their own settings.

Date: 26 March 2025
Time: 15:00-16:30 CET

Register here.

Position:Project Coordinator (HIV and related conditions)

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Job type: Full-time

Application deadline: 31 March 2025

EACS is seeking a dynamic Project Coordinator to manage and execute impactful projects related to HIV and co-infections. This role involves project management, content development, and collaboration with international stakeholders. As a vital part of the EACS Secretariat, you will contribute to HIV prevention and care across Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute HIV-related projects.
• Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and work plans.
• Design educational materials and training programmes on HIV and related conditions.
• Develop and implement frameworks to assess project impact.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in public health, social sciences, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HIV and infectious disease health issues.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
• Full proficiency in English (oral and written).

Learn more and apply!