SUBSTANCE-ABUSE AND AIDS - A FACULTY-DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR PRIMARY-CARE PROVIDERS

The authors implemented a three-day faculty development program on sub stance abuse and AIDS for primary care faculty. Objectives included: 1 ) increased knowledge concerning clinical issues; 2) skill development focusing on provider-patient interactions; and 3) the development of educational approaches for teaching about substance abuse and AIDS. Te aching formats included didactic (40%) and experiential (60%) sessions emphasizing role playing with patients affected by both substance abu se and HIV infection. Four courses have been given to 109 participants , who have rated the course highly in terms of its educational quality (4.4/5.0) and usefulness (4.2/5.0). At six-month follow-up, 75% of th e participants reported enhanced teaching as a result of this faculty development program.