Wesley’s CV – J. Wesley Thompson, MHS, PA-C, AAHIVS, DFAAPA

Updated 4/29/2024

Joel Wesley Thompson, MHS, PA-C, AAHIVS, DFAAPA

NC Department of Health and Human Services
Communicable Disease Branch
333 E. Six Forks Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27609

Education

1991, Master of Health Science, Duke University, Durham, NC
1987, Physician Assistant Certificate, Duke University, Durham, NC
1987, Bachelor of Health Science, Duke University, Durham, NC
1982, Bachelor of Art, Biology, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC

Clinical History

Communicable Disease Branch PrEP Medical Consultant at NC DHHS Division of Public Health
March 20, 2024 – Present. Raleigh, North Carolina

Serve as a PrEP advocate for the State PrEP program
Identify and train providers in the rural areas, assuring that every county has a PrEP provider
Research and develop protocols to establish a Communicable Disease Branch TelePrEP model
Serve as medical resource as needed to answer PrEP questions
Help determine strategies/protocols to ensure adherence and retention for clients

GEI International Faculty at World Professional Association for Transgender Health
September 30, 2023 – Present

Faculty providing education to other medical providers on Transgender healthcare and the challenges faced by this priority population.

Volunteer Team Member at Safari Doctors
March 2023 – Present. Kenya

As part of my semi-retirement, I am working with Safari Doctors to enhance access to healthcare and education to healthcare providers in areas of need. In the near future, I plan on joining their teaching faculty.

HIV Medical Director and Physician Assistant, Amity Medical Group – Charlotte, North Carolina
December 2015 to February 2023. Retired from patient care. Continuing consulting and lecturing.

Founder of Amity Medical Group
Provided care for more than 1000 HIV/AIDS patients.
Provided PrEP for more than 600 patients from March 2023.
Provided care for more than 500 trans patients.
Co-chair of Mecklenburg County Health Department PrEP Pilot initiative.
American Academy of HIV Medicine Certified (AAHIVS)
RAIN Medical Director
Provided comprehensive primary care to the LGBTQ and straight allies community.
Co-Chair AAHIVM Board of Directors Southeast Region
Clinical Researcher in phases 3 – 4 ARV trials
Coordinate HIV/AIDS compassionate care, patient advocacy, and community resource assistance
Provide ongoing continuous quality improvement (CQI) for Ryan White Grants.
Preceptor of Family Practice for Wake Forest University Medical School Physician Assistant Program
Preceptor of Family Practice for UNC-Chapel Hill Nurse Practitioner Program
Preceptor of Family Practice for Duke University Physician Assistant Program
Preceptor of Family Practice for Wake Forest University Physician Assistant Program
Preceptor of Family Practice for Wingate University Physician Assistant Program
Preceptor of Family Practice for Winston Salem State University Nurse Practitioner Program
Preceptor of Family Practice for Chamberlain University Nurse Practitioner Program

Specialty Editor, WebMedCentral.com – May 2012 to present.

Infectious Disease, specifically HIV/AIDS Specialty Editor.

Physician Assistant, Rosedale Infectious Diseases– Huntersville, North Carolina – April 2012 to April 2015

Physician Assistant, Carolinas Medical Center Myers Park, Infectious Disease Department – Charlotte, North Carolina – May 2006 to December 2011

Physician Assistant, Jemsek Clinic – Huntersville, North Carolina – June 2000 to March 2006

Physician Assistant, Charlotte Medical Care Center – Charlotte, North Carolina – November 1999 to May 2000 (temporary assignment)

Physician Assistant, Kaiser Permanente, Family Practice Clinic – Charlotte, North Carolina – July 1997 to October 1999

Physician Assistant, Kaiser Permanente, Family Practice Clinic – Raleigh, North Carolina – March 1993 to July 1997

Clinical Research

Mako Laboratories single site Monkey Pox trial on the incidence of asymptomatic patients
TRIO Health HTE treated patients. Retrospective study characterized PWH in clinical practice
PROMISE. Retrospective and prospective study in THE patient and the use of Trogarzo
EPICC. UNC-CH research project on PrEP and adherence
Co-morbidity study with CREW and CFAR on Barriers to Care in the HIV patient
Project INSTEP Barriers to Care in HIV treatment and prevention
FHI369 and UNC CFAR. Formative research to understand need and experiences in LGBT youth of color and service providers based on PrEP counseling.
PrEP-MECK Initiative
Epividian CHORUS Retention Study for HIV
Mecklenburg County Health Department PrEP Initiative
Tobira 652-2-202, Sub-Investigator
NK-104-4.05US, Kowa, Sub-Investigator
ING 111762 SAILING ViiV Healthcare, Sub-Investigator
ING 114467 SINGLE ViiV Healthcare, Sub-Investigator
TMC ETRO, Tibotec, Sub-Investigator
TMC INROADS, Tibotec, Sub-Investigator
GS 119, Gilead Science, Sub-Investigator
GS 117 Gilead Science, Sub-Investigator
GS 104, Gilead Science, Sub-Investigator
GS 105, Gilead Science, Sub-Investigator
GS 130, Gilead Science, Sub-Investigator
GS 145, Gilead Science, Sub-Investigator
GS 110, Gilead Science, Sub-Investigator
GS 118, Gilead Science, Sub-Investigator
GS 114, Gilead Science, Sub Investigator
GS 102, Gilead Sciences, Sub-Investigator
GS 103, Gilead Sciences, Sub-Investigator
GS 106 Switch, Gilead Sciences Sub-Investigator
TMC114-C226, Tibotec, Sub-Investigator
TMC114-C209, Tibotec, Sub-Investigator
TMC114-C202, Tibotec, Sub-Investigator
TMC114-C214, Tibotec, Sub-Investigator
TMC125-C206, Tibotec, Sub-Investigator
A4001026, Pfizer, Sub-Investigator
A4001027, Pfizer, Sub-Investigator
A4001029, Pfizer, Sub-Investigator
AI424131, Bristol Myers Squibb, Sub-Investigator
AI424128, Bristol Myers Squibb, Sub-Investigator
AI4124079, Bristol Myers Squibb, Sub-Investigator
AI424089, Bristol Myers Squibb, Sub-Investigator
AI424135-ZEST, Bristol Myers Squibb, Sub-Investigator
AI424121, Bristol Myers Squibb, Sub-Investigator
Glaxo Aloha Trial, Glaxo Smith Kline, Sub-Investigator
Roche “Enhance” Protocol, Roche, Sub-Investigator
TMC 114, Tibotec, Sub-Investigator
TherImmune AntiR7V Elisa Study
Ortho-Biotech HCV Infection treatment with Peg-Intron Study
AI424-037, Bristol-Myers Squib Pharmaceutical Inc., Sub-Investigator
AI424043, Bristol-Myers Squib Pharmaceutical Inc., Sub-Investigator
AI424045, Bristol-Myers Squib Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Sub-Investigator
PR99-30-33, Ortho-Biotech, Sub-Investigator
PR00-30-035, Ortho-Biotech, Sub-Investigator
AI424006, Bristol Myers Squibb, Sub-Investigator
AI424034, Bristol Myers Squibb, Sub-Investigator
GS-US-183-0144/5, Gilead Science, Sub-Investigator
GS-US-183-0105, Gilead Science, Sub-Investigator
GS-01-903 (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate), Gilead Sciences, Sub-Investigator
Comet Trial, Gilead Sciences, Sub-Investigator
GS-01-934, Gilead Sciences, Sub-Investigator
Agouron #202, Agouron Pharmaceuticals Inc., Sub-Investigator
Agouron A4311002, Sub-Investigator
Agouron A4311006, Capravirine salvage, Sub-Investigator
Agouron #508, Agouron Pharmaceuticals Inc., Sub-Investigator
ABT #378r (lopinavir/ritonavir), Abbot Pharmaceuticals, Sub-Investigator
Ortho Biotech 035 Hepatitis C/ HIV co-infected, Sub-Investigator
BI-1182.52 (tipranavir) Phase II b dose finding study, Sub-Investigator
BI-1182.17 (tipranavir) Phase III, Sub-Investigator
BI-1182.12 (tipranavir) Phase III, Sub-Investigator
BI-1182.51 (tipranavir), Sub-Investigator
GS-01-910 (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate), Gilead Sciences, Sub-Investigator
Vaxgen AIDSVAX Vaccine Clinical Trials, Vaxgen, Sub-Investigator

Certifications and Licenses

NCCPA Certification – PA-C
AAHIVM HIV Specialist
North Carolina Physician Assistant License 101018
DEA MT3853719
X DEA Waiver XT3853719
NIDA Good Clinical Practice 3/3/2022 – 3/3/2025
HSP – Human Subject Protection accredited.

Advisory Boards/Panels

ViiV Pharmaceuticals HIV/AIDS Regional Advisory Board Panel
Gilead Pharmaceuticals HIV/AIDS Regional Advisory Board Panel
Janssen Pharmaceutical HIV/AIDS Regional Advisory Board Panel

Professional Affiliations

World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH)
WPATH GEI faculty
Charlotte Transgender Healthcare Group
MCPH PrEP and Getting to Zero Committees
NC HMAP Provider Advisor Committee
NCAAN Board of Directors
Carolinas Care Board of Directors
Visiting Lecturer, Davidson University – 2003-2012
Visiting Lecturer, Wake Forest University – 2003-2012
Adjunct Professor, Wingate University PA Program – 2008-2012
Co-Chair of the Mecklenburg County Commissioner’s AIDS Council, former
Co-Chair Ryan White Quality Management for Mecklenburg County
CarolinasCare AIDS Service Organization, Charlotte, NC
International AIDS Society Member
American Academy of HIV Medicine, Co-Chair, Southeast Chapter
World Professional Association of Transgender Health
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care Member
Regional AIDS Interfaith Network (RAIN), Board of Directors Member, Charlotte, NC
Clinical Consultant, Community Resource and Lecturer, Metrolina AIDS Project
Physician Assistant AIDS Network Association
North Carolina Medical Society
Mecklenburg County Medical Society
American Academy of Physician Assistants
North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants
Metrolina Academy of Physician Assistants
Duke University Physician Assistant Alumni Association
Lecturer and Community Resource, Positive Wellness AIDS Service Organization, Lexington, NC
Lecturer and Community Resource, ALFA AIDS Service Organization, Hickory, NC
Lecturer, and Community Resource, Rowan County AIDS Task Force, Salisbury, NC

Community Affiliations

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Eucharistic Lay Minister
Wendover Heights Homeowners’ Association Board of Directors, former
Executive Producer, Portrait for Hell by Thorin Thompson, Nosfilmatu Productions
Co-Producer, I am the water, You are the Sea by Malachi Leopold

Languages

American Sign Language
French – Conversational in speaking, writing, and reading
Spanish – Conversational in speaking, writing, and reading
German – Conversational in speaking, writing, and reading
Mandarin Chinese previously conversational, minor studies would regain skills

Speaker Bureaus

Abbott, 2000 – 2015
ViiV, 2008 – present
Boehringer Ingelheim, 2000 – 2012
Bristol Myers Squibb, 2000 – 2005
Gilead, 2003 – Present
Merck, 2008 – 2012
Janssen, 2006 – Present
Napo Pharmaceutical, 2018 – 2022
Theratechnology, 2018 – 2022
Ryan White Action Organization
NCAETC
CAHEC

Publications and Presentations (selected partial list – full list available upon request)

NYSSPA 2023 PA Conference Speaker for HIV Prevention. November 2023;
AAHIVM CME accredited workshop on Unintended Weight Change and Metabolic Complications in HIV patients. June 2023
McLeod Institute MH and SUD CME accredited Conference. Topic The Intersectionality of HIV, MH, and SUD. May 2023
CAHEC Transgender Healthcare 101 CME accredited and provided to Charlotte EMS and other healthcare professionals March – May 2023
Corneli A, Perry B, Wilson J, Reif S, Gulden C, Hanlen-Rosado E, Cooper H, Taylor J, Starling S, Thompson JW. Identification of Determinants and Implementation Strategies to Increase PrEP Uptake Among Black Same Gender-Loving Men in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina: The PrEP-MECK Study. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2022 Jul 1;90(S1):S149-S160. doi: 10.1097/QAI.0000000000002975. PMID: 35703767; PMCID: PMC9220775.
Corneli A, Perry B, Taylor J, Beckford J, Molokwu N, Reif S, Wilson J, Gulden C, Bickham J, Siren J, Thompson JW, Clement ME. HIV Prevention During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Sexual Activity and PrEP Use Among Black Same-Gender-Loving Men and Black Cisgender Women. AIDS Educ Prev. 2022 Apr;34(2):142-157. doi: 10.1521/aeap.2022.34.2.142. PMID: 35438538; PMCID: PMC9534043.
Clinical Decision Support System Alerts for HIV Retention in Care – A Pilot Implementation Research Study, Open Forum Infectious Disease. Epividian and CHORUS (Observational Pharmaco-Epidemiology Research & Analysis) Tools. December 2020
Davidson University Trans Diversity and Sensitivity Training Facilitator Spring 2018
UNCC McLeod Social Worker Conference on Trans care Spring 2018
NASTAD Spring Conference March 2018
Black AIDS Institute PrEP Conference 2017
NCATEC PrEP Community Meeting 2017
NCAETC PrEP Summit 2017
BTAN HIV Summit April 2017
Mecklenburg County Health Department HIV Update 2016
54^th Annual Post Graduate Symposium, Charlotte, NC, September 2015
53^rd Annual Post Graduate Symposium, Charlotte, NC, August 2014
PEP, PrEP, and TaSP article, Q-Notes July 2014
HIV/AIDS in The South article, HIV Specialist Magazine, April 2014
AAHIVM HIV/Hepatitis C CME presenter 2014
Positive Living Conference Speaker, Florida 2010 – present
ManReach, HIV Positive Men’s Retreat Keynote Speaker, Florida and Colorado 2010 – present
Carolina Alcohol and Drug Resources (CADRE) HIV 101 education 2012 – present
Mecklenburg County Health Department yearly HIV 101 education 2010 – present
HIV Specialist Magazine, contributor – 2008, 2011, 2012, 2014
ViiV 14^th Annual HIV Summit speaker November 2012
World AIDS Day Keynote Speaker, Mecklenburg County – 2011
World AIDS Day Keynote Speaker, Mecklenburg County – 2010
ID Advisor Interview Issue 2:2 – 2011
AFPPA Fall CME Conference – Surviving and Thriving with HIV – 2011
AAPA Sponsored CME Conferences, multistate HIV in Primary Care – 2011
ID Adviser Magazine, interview – 2010
CME Conferences sponsored by AAPA, multistate HIV Trends for Primary Care – 2010
World AIDS Day, Keynote Speaker, Davidson University, Davidson, NC – 2008 and 2009
CME Conferences sponsored by AAPA, HIV and Primary Care – 2008
HIV and Spirituality, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church – 2008
JAAPA CME Insert Primary HIV Care – 2008
Quantia MD Floor Reporter CROI February 2008
AFPPA Fall Conference, “Update on HIV”. – 2007
Healthy Relationships Lectures for Regional AIDS Interfaith Network (RAIN)
Regional Educational Activities for Caregivers in HIV (REACH) lecture series
Carolinas Association for Community Health Equity, Inc. (CACHE) lecture series
“Increase to Decrease” campaign organized by an affiliation of Black Churches, Charlotte, NC
American Academy of Physician Assistants Chapter Lecture Series Speakers
World AIDS Day Friendship Missionary Baptist, Charlotte, NC – 2006
International House Community Lecture Series on HIV, Ukrainian Delegations – 2006
Mecklenburg County Audubon Society lecture on Avian Influenza – Jun 2006
World AIDS Day Keynote Speaker Davidson University, Davidson, NC – 2005
National League of Cities Conference HIV Prevention and Treatment needs – 2005
ANAC Conference, HIV/AIDS Salvage Therapy, New Orleans, LA. – 2004
HIV Update for the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants National Conference – 2004-2005
HIV Update for Wake Forest Medical School Physician Assistant Program – 2003.
Ongoing community and colleague lecture series on HIV, Opportunistic Infections, Medication Adherence, Side Effects, and related topics – 2001-present
Presenter for North Carolina Gay Men’s Health Summit – 2001
Authored Patient Monthly Newsletter for Jemsek Clinic – 2000-2006.
Health Summit at UNC-CH School of Social Work – 2001
HIV and OI’s Community Forum for Rowan County AIDS Task Force (now Rowan Care Alliance)- 2001
Developed Clinical Policies and Procedures for Metrolina AIDS Project Ryan White Title III Program – 2001
HIV and Opportunistic Infections. Community Forum, Metrolina AIDS Project – 2001
Co-authored Jemsek Clinic website – 2000-2006
Ask the Experts, panel discussion for PA Advance Magazine – 1999.
“Charlotte Talks” on WFAE: Panel discussion on Physician Assistants and Managed Health Care – 1998.
“HIV Update” Kaiser Permanente, Raleigh NC – 1997
“Natural Herbal Therapy: The Harmful and the Helpful” – lecture delivered for Kaiser Permanente – 1996
Death and Dying with Dignity in the Long Term Care Setting”, Provider – 1993
Fun in the Sun; At What Cost?” Alamance City-County Magazine – 1992
“The Healthcare System of Australia” – lecture delivered for the Health Administration Department, Duke University – 1992
“The Healthcare System of Holland” – lecture delivered for the Health Administration Department, Duke University – 1992
“Code 5 Update” – continuing education lecture for nursing staff, North Carolina Eye, Ear and Nose Hospital (formerly McPherson Hospital), Durham, NC – 1988-1989

Charitable Work

Safari Doctors Medical Mission Education Lamu County, Kenya. March 2023
Our Bridge Free Health Clinic Fairs. 2019, 2021, 2022.
Established Amity Group Foundation to assist HIV positive and other at-risk populations access healthcare.
HIV Mission Trips to Belize to provide care to the indigent and prison populations.
Provided monthly free care to HIV patients for the OpenDoor Clinic in Statesville, North Carolina – 2004-2005
Co-founded the Jemsek Project Charitable Organization to help those affected and infected with HIV/AIDS

Awards

Avant Institute Nexus Award 2023.
Point of Care Network. Top PA in Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS 2021
NC DHHS Long Term Survivor Provider Recognition Award 2017
Poz 100 Outstanding Leadership 2016 Award recipient
Mecklenburg County Ryan White Program CQI Committee Certificate of Appreciation Award – 2014
Carolinas Healthcare Certificate of Appreciation 5 years service award – 2011
Outstanding Service Award from Metrolina AIDS Project (MAP) – 2009
Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) – 2009
Regional AIDS Interfaith Network Leadership Recognition Award – 2006
Regional AIDS Interfaith Network Board of Directors Distinguished Service Award – 2003-2008
TheBody.com HIV Leadership Award – 2005