PrEP Essentials: Knowledge for Health https://pcmedproject.com/ en © PcMED Project 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. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/bd4d9c8a-803e-11ef-894d-4b299c230656/image/acae0c1077d1c03584a361f83e08b072.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress PrEP Essentials: Knowledge for Health https://pcmedproject.com/ no episodic PcMED Project 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. 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.

]]> PcMED Project jonah@puddlecreative.com Pick Your PrEP: Finding The Right Fit For You Thinking about starting PrEP but not sure where to begin? We’ve got you covered. From daily pills to long-acting injections, here’s what you need to know before choosing a PrEP option. In this episode of PrEP Essentials: Knowledge for Health, we break down the four available PrEP medication options—including the newest long-acting injectable—to help you better understand your choices. Whether you’re thinking about starting PrEP, considering a switch, or just exploring what might work best for your lifestyle, this episode offers practical guidance on the pros and cons of each option, how they work, and what to consider when making a decision. Join PrEP experts Kendall Lawson from AIDS Alabama and Dr. Ralph Bernardo for an informative, judgment-free conversation designed to help you make confident decisions about your sexual health. Wed, 27 May 2026 21:05:00 -0000 full PcMED Project Thinking about starting PrEP but not sure where to begin? We’ve got you covered. From daily pills to long-acting injections, here’s what you need to know before choosing a PrEP option. In this episode of PrEP Essentials: Knowledge for Health, we break down the four available PrEP medication options—including the newest long-acting injectable—to help you better understand your choices. Whether you’re thinking about starting PrEP, considering a switch, or just exploring what might work best for your lifestyle, this episode offers practical guidance on the pros and cons of each option, how they work, and what to consider when making a decision. Join PrEP experts Kendall Lawson from AIDS Alabama and Dr. Ralph Bernardo for an informative, judgment-free conversation designed to help you make confident decisions about your sexual health. Thinking about starting PrEP but not sure where to begin? We’ve got you covered. From daily pills to long-acting injections, here’s what you need to know before choosing a PrEP option. In this episode of PrEP Essentials: Knowledge for Health, we break down the four available PrEP medication options—including the newest long-acting injectable—to help you better understand your choices. Whether you’re thinking about starting PrEP, considering a switch, or just exploring what might work best for your lifestyle, this episode offers practical guidance on the pros and cons of each option, how they work, and what to consider when making a decision. Join PrEP experts Kendall Lawson from AIDS Alabama and Dr. Ralph Bernardo for an informative, judgment-free conversation designed to help you make confident decisions about your sexual health.

]]> 1679 no 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. Fri, 08 May 2026 21:45:00 -0000 full PcMED Project 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. 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.

]]> 2142 no 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. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:48:00 -0000 full PcMED Project 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. 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.

]]> 1597 no 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. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:38:00 -0000 full PcMED Project 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. 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.

]]> 1785 no 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. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:05:00 -0000 full PcMED Project 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. 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.

]]> 1706 no PrEP for Physicians: Guidelines for Healthcare Professionals https://pcmedproject.com/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0000 PrEP for Physicians: Guidelines for Healthcare Professionals full PcMED Project 1319 no PrEP for Physicians: Taking a Sexual History https://pcmedproject.com/ Tips to start the conversation with your patient Mon, 08 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0000 PrEP for Physicians: Taking a Sexual History full PcMED Project Tips to start the conversation with your patient Tips to start the conversation with your patient Tips to start the conversation with your patient

]]> 1274 no PrEP for Physicians: Overcoming Barriers - Implementing a PrEP program in your practice https://pcmedproject.com/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0000 PrEP for Physicians: Overcoming Barriers - Implementing a PrEP program in your practice full PcMED Project 1211 no PrEP for Patients: Your Medication Options https://pcmedproject.com/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0000 PrEP for Patients: Your Medication Options full PcMED Project 2366 no PrEP for Patients: Is PrEP Right For You? Exploring Your Options https://pcmedproject.com/ Mon, 20 May 2024 07:00:00 -0000 PrEP for Patients: Is PrEP Right For You? Exploring Your Options full PcMED Project 2484 no PrEP for Patients: What to Expect at Your Doctor's Visit PrEP for Patients: What to Expect at Your Doctor's Visit Tue, 30 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0000 PrEP for Patients: What to Expect at Your Doctor's Visit full PcMED Project PrEP for Patients: What to Expect at Your Doctor's Visit PrEP for Patients: What to Expect at Your Doctor's Visit

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