AAHIVM

What AAHIVM does

The American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM) is a non-profit professional membership organization founded in 2000 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., serving HIV care providers across the United States including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, nurses, case managers, social workers, psychologists, dentists, and students. The organization issues the first and only HIV-focused professional credentials in the industry: the HIV Specialist (AAHIVS), HIV Pharmacist (AAHIVP), and HIV Expert (AAHIVE) certifications, each operating on a 3-year cycle. AAHIVM self-describes as the nation's largest independent HIV care provider organization, with members reported to provide direct care to more than three-fourths of HIV patients in the U.S.

AAHIVM operates a digital platform ecosystem spanning education, credentialing, community, and publications. The Clinical Education Center (education.aahivm.org) hosts accredited continuing education including the Core Curriculum, Sexual Health Curriculum, National HIV & Aging Initiative, Women & HIV modules, and Academy Webinar Series. Referral Link serves as a provider directory connecting patients to credentialed providers, while Academy Communities (community.aahivm.org) provides an online professional networking platform. Additional digital properties include HIVLAA.org (a long-acting antiretroviral resource center launched in 2022), HIV Specialist Magazine (launched Fall 2022), The Academy Exchange Podcast, and the Fundamentals of HIV Medicine textbook (2025 edition).

AAHIVM's revenue derives from four primary streams: annual membership dues, one-time credentialing fees, publication and educational material sales, and freemium continuing education offerings. Distribution is entirely self-service through the profile.aahivm.org portal with non-public pricing. The organization supplements member-derived revenue with pharmaceutical industry engagement through its Corporate Scientific Advisory Board, which includes Gilead Sciences, ViiV Healthcare, Merck, and Thera Technologies, and through ViiV-funded programming including the Dr. Dawn K. Smith HIV Prevention Clinical Fellowship. AAHIVM operates with a small staff of 1-10 employees and maintains state and regional chapters for community engagement.

Name

AAHIVM

Legal name

American Academy of HIV Medicine

Website

https://aahivm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM) is a non-profit professional membership organization that provides HIV-focused credentialing, accredited continuing education, and advocacy services to HIV care providers across the United States through a digital platform and professional community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Healthcare Credentialing and Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

HIV/AIDS Medicine (HLAKAGAB)

Keywords

• Professional credentialing
• HIV care education
• Medical association services
• Continuing medical education
• Healthcare provider certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from HIV care providers including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, and other credentialed professionals. Members gain access to educational content, credentialing programs, advocacy representation, and professional community.
2. Professional Credentialing: Revenue from credentialing programs including HIV Specialist (AAHIVS), HIV Pharmacist (AAHIVP), and HIV Expert (AAHIVE) certifications. These are 3-year professional certifications, the first and only HIV-focused credentials in the industry.
3. Publications and Educational Materials: Sales of Fundamentals of HIV Medicine textbook (2025 edition) and HIV Specialist Magazine subscriptions. Also includes accredited CE activities and educational content bundles.
4. Accredited Continuing Education: Free and paid accredited CE opportunities for healthcare providers covering HIV care, prevention, and treatment. Includes webinars, workshops, and online courses.

Pricing tiers

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Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

AAHIVM is a professional membership organization that provides HIV-specific credentialing (HIV Specialist, HIV Pharmacist, HIV Expert), accredited continuing education, and advocacy representation for HIV care providers. The Academy also operates a Clinical Education Center, a provider referral directory, and the HIV Specialist Magazine to support the nation's HIV clinician workforce.

Product overview

The American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM) operates as a professional membership organization offering a unified platform of credentialing, education, and professional development services for HIV care providers. The core offerings include professional certifications (HIV Specialist, HIV Pharmacist, HIV Expert credentials), a Clinical Education Center providing accredited CE through multiple formats (Core Curriculum, Sexual Health Curriculum, Women & HIV modules, Webinar Series), and the HIV Specialist Magazine. The Academy also provides the Referral Link database of HIV care providers, the Long-acting Agent Resource Center (HIVLAA.org), the Academy Exchange Podcast, and professional programs including the Dr. Dawn K. Smith HIV Prevention Clinical Fellowship and Academy Mentoring Program. The organization partners with ViiV Healthcare for fellowships and the Institute for Technology in Health Care for the annual Caceres Award recognizing technology innovations in HIV care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AAHIVM Individual Membership Annual professional membership providing HIV care providers with access to educational content, credentialing discounts, HIV Specialist Magazine, advocacy representation, and professional community access.
• AAHIVM Student Membership Reduced-rate annual membership for healthcare students pursuing careers in HIV care, including access to the Student Advisory Board and Minority Student Open initiative.
• HIV Specialist Credential (AAHIVS) 3-year professional certification for frontline HIV care clinical providers including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and pharmacists.
• HIV Pharmacist Credential (AAHIVP) 3-year certification for HIV-specialized pharmacists providing HIV treatment, prevention services including PrEP and PEP, and medication management.
• HIV Expert Credential (AAHIVE) 3-year designation for non-practicing HIV practitioners who seek HIV expertise recognition.
• Clinical Education Center Digital platform providing web-based educational content including accredited CE opportunities, Core Curriculum, Sexual Health Curriculum, National HIV & Aging Initiative, Women & HIV modules, and Academy Webinar Series.
• Fundamentals of HIV Medicine Textbook Comprehensive textbook publication covering HIV medicine, also available as a digital curriculum with accredited CE through the Clinical Education Center.
• HIV Specialist Magazine Flagship Academy magazine offering accredited continuing education through published articles, featuring clinical updates, provider stories, and HIV care innovations.
• The Academy Exchange Podcast Podcast exploring the latest news and advances in HIV prevention, care, and treatment, as well as societal and systemic issues in HIV.
• Referral Link Directory Most comprehensive, up-to-date database of HIV care providers enabling patients to find qualified HIV practitioners and medical professionals to refer patients to credentialed providers.
• Long-acting Agent Resource Center (HIVLAA.org) Comprehensive online resource center expanding knowledge of clinicians and patients on long-acting antiretroviral agents (LAAs) used for treating and preventing HIV.
• Dr. Dawn K. Smith HIV Prevention Clinical Fellowship Fellowship providing comprehensive HIV prevention training for clinicians who do not practice HIV medicine, funded by ViiV Healthcare and focused on high-need communities.
• Academy Mentoring Program One-on-one mentorship program connecting credentialed HIV providers with others to develop personal learning plans.
• HIV Prevention Certificate Training for Pharmacists Endorsed training program (with APhA) providing pharmacists with training for HIV prevention services like PrEP and PEP, earning 12 contact hours of CPE credit.
• Academy Communities Online Platform Online community platform for HIV care providers to connect globally, share knowledge and expertise, access mentoring programs, and engage in professional dialogue.
• PrEP Guidelines & Recommendations Clinical guidance and recommendations resource for pre-exposure prophylaxis implementation, available through the Clinical Education Center.

Quantifiable outcome

• Members provide direct care to more than three-fourths of HIV patients in the US
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• American Pharmacists Association (APhA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025AAHIVM has formally endorsed the clinical and educational content of APhA's Pharmacy-Based HIV Prevention Services Certificate Training Program and Microcredential. APhA's program sets pharmacists up for success when providing HIV prevention services like PrEP and PEP, earning 12 contact hours of CPE credit.
• Vindico Medical EducationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2025Launched a new online course for providers addressing the urgency of increasing HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake and the need for equitable preventive care.
• National Institutes of Health (NIH) - All of Us Research ProgrammajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2018AAHIVM has partnered with NIH's All of Us Research Program to support outreach efforts. The program aims to engage 1 million+ participants to advance individualized prevention, treatment and care.
• American College of PhysiciansmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2017AAHIVM's Institute for Hepatitis C partnered with American College of Physicians to release the Guide to Hepatitis C Testing, a comprehensive resource for clinicians.
• Institute for Technology in Health CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of the Cesar Augusto Caceres Award for Innovations in HIV Prevention and Care (previously called HIV Practice Award). Jointly awards $20,000 to winners demonstrating innovative technology use in HIV practice.
• American Geriatrics Society (AGS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with AGS and ACRIA on the National HIV & Aging Initiative and HIV and Aging Consensus Project, developing treatment strategies for older HIV patients.
• ACRIAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with AGS and AAHIVM on HIV and Aging Consensus Project and distributing HIV and aging patient resources including Staying Health with HIV as You Age brochure.
• Lambda LegalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-plaintiff with AAHIVM in lawsuit challenging HHS restrictions on Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program funds for gender-affirming care. Alleged violations of Administrative Procedure Act, First Amendment, and Fifth Amendment.
• Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (US) LLPmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLaw firm providing legal representation to AAHIVM and national HIV medical associations in lawsuit challenging HHS funding guidelines restricting gender-affirming care coverage.
• HIV Medicine AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-plaintiff in lawsuit against HHS. Member of Emergency HIV Clinical Response Task Force. Represents HIV care provider interests in policy and legal matters.
• International Association of Providers of AIDS CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-plaintiff in lawsuit against HHS. Represents international providers of AIDS care in advocacy for comprehensive HIV treatment and prevention services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Lambda Legal: Civil rights legal organization co-litigating with AAHIVM on HIV/AIDS healthcare access; functionally a coalition partner rather than competitor, but operates in overlapping HIV advocacy territory.
• American Geriatrics Society (AGS): Strategic collaborator on AAHIVM's National HIV & Aging Initiative; comparable as a medical specialty society offering credentialing, CE, and policy advocacy to a defined clinical constituency.

Emerging players

• National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC): Advocacy organization focused on HIV/AIDS in communities of color; shares AAHIVM's equity and prevention mission and serves overlapping stakeholder communities in HIV policy and education.
• ACRIA (AIDS Community Research Initiative of America): HIV-focused nonprofit collaborating with AAHIVM on the HIV & Aging Consensus Project; shares AAHIVM's mission of advancing HIV clinical education and patient resources for specialized populations.

Broad incumbents

• American College of Physicians (ACP): Major internal medicine professional society that partnered with AAHIVM on hepatitis C clinical guidance; ACP serves many of the same HIV-treating physicians as AAHIVM but as a much broader specialty society.
• American Pharmacists Association (APhA): National pharmacists' association that partnered with AAHIVM to endorse its HIV Prevention Certificate Training Program; comparable to AAHIVM as a credentialing and CE provider but for the broader pharmacy profession.
• American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP): Large primary care specialty society whose members deliver a meaningful share of HIV prevention and care; comparable to AAHIVM as a professional membership organization offering HIV-relevant CE and clinical resources.
• Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA): The larger established parent of HIVMA, IDSA serves infectious disease specialists broadly and overlaps with AAHIVM on HIV practice guidelines, education, and policy advocacy.

Direct peers

• HIV Medicine Association (HIVMA): IDSA's HIV-focused arm representing HIV physicians and researchers; AAHIVM and HIVMA frequently co-file advocacy actions and serve overlapping HIV clinician audiences, making them the closest direct peer.
• International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (IAPAC): Global association of HIV care providers offering credentialing-adjacent education, advocacy, and clinical resources; AAHIVM and IAPAC are co-plaintiffs in HHS litigation, signaling deep mission overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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