This toolkit contains resources for teaching future and current clinicians about human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and care for the aging. It contains introductory material appropriate for undergraduate and graduate level learners and is intended to help clinicians provide the highest quality care for older adults with HIV.
Keith Henry, MD founded the first HIV clinic in Minnesota in 1985. His research has focused on development of improved HIV regimens and his clinical focus has been on providing care to underserved populations regardless of their ability to pay. He had been the director of Clinic 555 of the St. Paul Ramsey Department of Public Health since 1985 and is a staff physician at the Positive Care Clinic at Hennepin County Medical Center in MInneapolis. He is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Minnesota, enjoys teaching the ID fellows in clinic (the future generation of HIV specialists), has given hundreds of lectures all over the US, and has published > 100 papers.
Rik Kutcher (HIV and Aging Services Advocate) - Diagnosed with HIV over three decades ago, Rik has not only lived with HIV but has actively contributed to the HIV community to uplift and educate others. His work with Rainbow Health has been instrumental in providing vital health education and support to older adults living with HIV. Through his advocacy and implementation of aging initiatives, Rik plays a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for the LGBTQ+ and HIV+ communities. His involvement with the NMAC's 50+ HIV Strong & Healthy Program underscores his unwavering dedication to addressing the specific needs of those aging with HIV.
Phil Duran, JD, is a Minnesota attorney whose work has focused on LGBTQ- and HIV-related issues since 2000, first at OutFront Minnesota and currently at Rainbow Health. He is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Administrative Law and Health Law sections, and is an adjunct faculty member at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, where he teaches the course LGBTQ Health Law, Policy, and Advocacy.
This toolkit contains two components: a Learner Module and a compendium of Teaching and Learning Resources.
Learner Module
The Learner Module is designed for students. It is a digital, interactive learning activity. To assign the module to students, instructors can click on the Learner Module icon to the left and copy the URL into their teaching documents for their learners to access. The module is free and accessible to all.
Note: When accessing the learner module, some users may wish to use the CTRL/Command + or – function to adjust the size of the text on their screen.
Faculty Resources
The Faculty Resources document is intended to provide preceptors and other instructors with activities and training ideas for health professional students following their completion of the Ageism learning module.
Toolkit created April 2024.