In this episode, Jason E. Farley, PhD, MPH, ANP-BC, FAAN, FAANP, AACRN, discusses optimizing HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) selection and persistence for men who have sex with men (MSM), including:Disparities in PrEP uptake for MSMWhat healthcare professionals can do to address disparities in PrEP uptakeProviding PrEP within a program that includes sexual health and primary care services, in addition to prescribing PrEPPrEP medication options for MSMHelping patients access PrEP medicationsBarriers to PrEP persistenceStrategies for aiding in PrEP persistence, including:          - Increasing access to healthcare professionals through text messaging and telemedicine         - Ensuring a welcome and sex-positive environment         - Partnering with pharmacists and community health workers for follow-up Jason E. Farley, PhD, MPH, ANP-BC, FAAN, FAANP, AACRNProfessorSchool of NursingJohns Hopkins UniversityNurse PractitionerDepartment of Infectious DiseasesJohn G. Bartlett Specialty PracticeBaltimore, Maryland See the full program at: https://bit.ly/3WhbBvZ