As one of the largest HIV/AIDS programs in New England, the HIV Clinic at Boston Medical Center provides ongoing primary care to people with HIV in a model that offers seamless transitions between diagnosis, assessment, and treatment. Our clinicians, who are at the forefront of HIV/AIDS treatment and research, create an individualized treatment plan for each patient receiving HIV primary and specialty care. This may include other specialists who have expertise in caring for people with HIV, including obstetrics, gynecology, neurology, case management, pharmacy, psychiatry, and more.

Location and Contact

A department providing diagnosis and treatment for infectious disease, including HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, and other infections.

An STD clinic offering clinic testing, diagnosis, and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases in a confidential setting.

A clinic supporting people living with HIV aged 50 and older in identifying and managing aging-related care needs.

A department providing women’s reproductive healthcare and other OBGYN services, including pregnancy, fertility, and menstrual conditions.

A department providing pharmacy services, including medication management, prescription support, and clinical care to ensure safe and effective treatment.

A department providing mental and behavioral health care to improve emotional wellbeing, including therapy for anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Education and Training

Residency

HIV Pathway of the Internal Medicine Residency

BUMC's Internal Medicine Residency Program offers specialized tracks, known as pathways. The HIV Pathway trains physicians in cutting-edge longitudinal care of HIV+ patients.

Fellowship

Infectious Diseases Fellowship

The Infectious Diseases Fellowship at BMC (which includes a Concentration in HIV & Hepatitis C) offers a rich clinical training experience in which fellows can see a wide variety of different infectious diseases in diverse populations. BMC serves one of the largest populations of HIV+ patients in Massachusetts, providing unique opportunities to investigate HIV and HCV.

Research

Infectious Diseases Research Overview

The Department of Infectious Diseases at BMC houses the Infectious Disease Clinical Research Unit (ID-CRU). The ID-CRU facilitates innovative clinical and translational research in infectious diseases, including HIV, tropical medicine, and other areas.

Our research portfolio encompasses a range of outpatient HIV and infectious disease studies, including therapeutic clinical trials and clinical-translational research studies. We provide comprehensive support for clinical research, including study design, regulatory compliance, participant recruitment, and site initiation and conduct.

For more information on our studies and collaboration opportunities, please visit the ID-CRU page.

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