Conversations with CEI

About Conversations with CEI

Conversations with Clinical Education Initiative (CEI) features clinical experts in HIV Primary Care and Prevention, Sexual Health, Hepatitis C and Drug User Health. Our episodes feature CEI clinicians’ experience and insight on the current health issues, alongside the latest news and guidelines on our areas of expertise. This podcast is produced by the CEI, a New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute program.

Publisher

Clinical Education Initiative

Category

education · health & fitness · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Jan 2021

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

73 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Ditching the Script: Person-Centered Contraceptive Counseling

   Erica Bostick, MD is joined by guest speaker Susan Wiener, MD, MPH for this episode of “Conversations with CEI.” Dr. Susan Wiener is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Adolescent Medicine at the University of Rochester. She is a board-certified pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist. Her clinical expertise includes sexual/reproductive healthcare and caring for adolescents with eating disorders. Dr. Wiener is passionate about reducing adolescents’ barriers to receiving the care that they need, empowering young people to make decisions about their own health and promoting health equity. Her research interests include sexual health education and person-centered counseling skills. Listen as they discuss person-centered contraceptive counseling, how stereotypes and other biases may get in the way (and mitigation strategies) and how to adapt your current contraceptive counseling practice to be patient-centered.  Related Content: CEI Line: 1-866-637-2342 ceitraining.org American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists American Academy of Pediatrics Ross LJ, Solinger R. Solinger R, Bridges KM, Luna Z, Tapia R. Reproductive justice: an introduction. Oakland: University of California Press; 2017 https://www.sistersong.net/statements/2025/8/14/long-acting-reversible-contraceptionstatement-of-principles https://picck.org/ Bryson, Amandaa,b; Koyama, Atsukoc,∗; Hassan, Areeja,b,∗. Addressing long-acting reversible contraception access, bias, and coercion: supporting adolescent and young adult reproductive autonomy. Current Opinion in Pediatrics 33(4):p 345-353, August 2021. | DOI: 10.1097/MOP.0000000000001008

2. 

   24 Sept 2026

   Anabolic Androgenic Steroids: Is “The Cycle” Addictive?

   Anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) are synthetic versions of testosterone, and like naturally produced testosterone, they can increase male sex characteristics and help build muscle. They are prescribed for low testosterone, delayed puberty and muscle loss from severe illness, among other things. But AAS are also used regularly – particularly among gay, bisexual and queer men – without a prescription to gain muscle and improve physical appearance. The health impact of use varies from injection-site infection to sexual dysfunction and high blood pressure, and many people who use AAS have developed creative ways to mitigate risk. Today’s episode will introduce AAS as performance enhancing drugs and provide harm reduction strategies that clinicians can employ to mitigate risks associated with their use. Related content: Kutscher E, Arshed A, Greene RE, Kladney M. Exploring Anabolic Androgenic Steroid Use Among Cisgender Gay, Bisexual, and Queer Men. JAMA Netw Open. 2024 May 1;7(5):e2411088. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.11088. Kutscher E, Arshed A, Greene R, Kladney M. Exploring Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids Use Among Cisgender Gay, Bisexual, and Queer Men. Drug and Alcohol Dependence. 2025 Feb 1;267:112112. Kutscher E, Arshed A, Greene RE, Kladney M. Harm Reduction Techniques among Cisgender Gay, Bisexual, and Queer Men Using Anabolic Androgenic Steroids: A Qualitative Study. Harm Reduction Journal. 2024;21:196. doi.org/10.1186/s12954-024-01121-8. Kutscher E, Silverman E, Bachi K. Anabolic Androgenic Steroids: Emerging Use Disorder, Mechanisms of Action, and Clinical Considerations for Pharmacotherapy. Focus (Am Psychiatr Publ). 2026 Spring;24(2):168-178. doi: 10.1176/appi.focus.20250045. Clinical decision tool for providers and patients: https://aas-87py.onrender.com/#/providers/ CEI Line: 1-866-637-2342 https://ceitraining.org/

3. 

   10 Sept 2026

   AIDS 2026 in Rio: What Came Out of the 26th International AIDS Conference

   AIDS 2026, the 26th International AIDS Conference, was held on July 26-31 in Rio. In this episode, Dr. Antonio E. Urbina, Medical Director for CEI’s HIV Primary Care and Prevention Center of Excellence, summarizes the clinical highlights from AIDS 2026, focusing on new HIV treatments and prevention strategies. Related content: CEI Line: 1-866-637-2342 https://ceitraining.org/ https://www.iasociety.org/conferences/aids2026

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 16 / 100

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Quality

18

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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