“I became a member because it's something that I really believe in. I think that the work that the Academy does, as really the only organization that represents the largest number of HIV providers in the United States, is extremely important.”

Gary F. Spinner, PA, MPH, AAHIVS

“I really appreciate the professional support that membership provides. Everything is very professional and high-quality, from the HIV Specialist magazine, to the workshops and the Fundamentals of HIV Medicine textbook. I use a lot of their content in teaching my residents.”

Margaret L. Hoffman-Terry, MD, FACP, AAHIVS

“I'm a member of the Academy because it is an organization dedicated to making sure every patient has qualified providers. Infectious disease does not necessarily mean that you've had adequate training in HIV care. Many do, but not all. The Academy offers those of us who are not boarded in a subspecialty like infectious disease fantastic education opportunities.”

Donna Elaine Sweet, MD, MACP, AAHIVS

“I became a member of the Academy because I wanted a place that I could go to be recognized and to network with other providers that work in the same field at HIV. Being from West Virginia, there aren't that many providers in the area. It was a logical next step for me to join so that I can learn from other colleagues outside of my geographic area.”

Christine Teague, PharmD, MPH, AAHIVP

“I feel that AAHIVM has always been supportive of the mission of caring for patients that are HIV positive. They provided a voice for the providers when there were no other voices. My membership allows me to make connections with the whole HIV care team including pharmacists, PAs, and NPs.”

Karen Krigger, MD, MEd, AAHIVS

“I have many colleagues and friends that are Academy members. That's probably what initially drew me. I also loved that this is a professional society that really advocates for the patient. Unlike many other professional societies, I feel like the focus and the vector of activities are really towards patient first.”

James M. Sosman, MD, AAHIVS

“I joined the American Academy of HIV Medicine because as a full time HIV Specialist in the field this was an organization that I could join that would directly help me as a non-ID boarded physician.”

Paul den Ouden, MD, AAHIVS

“I've been a member of AAHIVM really since its onset and I've always felt very strongly about the Academy's mission. They have been welcoming of all practitioners who provide HIV care, regardless of whether you're internal medicine, family medicine, infectious disease, OBGYN, Hematology, Oncology, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician's Assistant. I always say AAHIVM membership is "inclusive and not exclusive," because, again, I think we all share the same mission of providing excellence in care for patients with HIV, regardless of what your formal medical residency training may be.”

Jeffrey Kirchner, DO, AAHIVS