U.S.-Mexico Border Federal Training Center Collaborative Welcome/Bienvenidos This website features resources from the U.S.-Mexico Border AETC Steering Team (UMBAST) and its Federal Training Center partners. Together we offer free, expert training, technical assistance, and capacity-building programs on the prevention and treatment of HIV, tuberculosis, hepatitis C, sexually transmitted diseases, reproductive health, and related topics for clinicians working in the U.S.-Mexico border region.
UMBAST is supported by the HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau and the Minority AIDS Initiative Focus on Health Care Reform along the Border Visit the online TARGET Center for education and implementation tools for Ryan White Providers. Participate in the May 30 Webinar, ACA Implementation and the Border featuring UMBAST trainers. Border Blog The Border Blog is a place to discuss what's happening with HIV, clinical training, and health care in general on the border. Read, comment, and join in! Resource Maps Find local HIV testing and treatment resources, and sources for related health services such as substance abuse treatment. Border Training Calendar Find out what's happening in your area. State Profiles These profiles summarize the impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in border communities. Library Our team of trainers have developed fact sheets on topics such as care options for patients returning to Mexico and Central America, and working with patients with substance abuse problems. Check here for important reports and publications related to border health. Contacts If you have questions or need help with clinical training and capacity building in the border region, contact your closest border training coordinator. | 
