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AIDS Symposium slated for Nov. 17 through 19  The annual MUSC AIDS Symposium is scheduled for Nov. 17 - 19. This multi-disciplinary meeting will present a broad overview of the scientific and social problems raised by the AIDS epidemic.   Invited speakers of international stature, faculty from several MUSC departments and patients and members of the community involved in the fight against AIDS/HIV will participate in the event. The symposium is organized as a Continuing Education professional meeting and as an integral part of the curriculum for medical, dental, physician assistant students, and graduate students in the microbiology program.   This year’s symposium is supported by the Alpha chapter of the Alpha-Omega-Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Association, the Office of Continuing Medical Education, the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Glaxo Wellcome Inc.   For information regarding the AIDS Symposium 1999, call 792-2479. Events will be held at the Basic Science Building  Auditorium unless otherwise noted.  Nov. 17,  5 p.m. “The Continuing Challenge of HIV Infection,” John Coffin, Ph.D., professor of molecular biology and microbiology, Tufts University Medical School Nov. 18,  8 a.m. “HIV Infection: The Patient’s Perspective,” Panel discussion moderated by Rajee Rao, MPH, coordinator of prevention education at Lowcountry AIDS Services Nov. 18, 9:30 a.m.  “Modeling HIV Infection,” John Coffin, Ph.D., professor of molecular biology and microbiology, Tufts University Medical School Nov. 18, 11 a.m.  “The Strategic Use of Anti-Retroviral Drugs,” John A. Bartlett, M.D., associate professor, Department of Medicine, Duke University Nov. 18, 1 p.m. “Is There An End In Sight for the AIDS Epidemic?” Panel discussion moderated by Gabriel Virella, M.D., Ph.D., professor of microbiology and immunology Nov. 18, 2 p.m.  “Clinico-Pathological Aspects of AIDS,” Panel discussion moderated by Victor Del Bene, M.D., associate dean for students, College of Medicine Nov. 19, 8 a.m. “AIDS and the Health Care Worker,” Panel discussion moderated by Gabriel Virella, M.D., Ph.D., professor of microbiology and immunology Nov. 19, 10 a.m. “Aspects of AIDS Prevention” Training session directed by James L. Sacco, MSW, LCSW, of Atlanta Nov. 19, 1 p.m. “Oral Manifestations of HIV/AIDS,”  Mini-symposium led by David Reznik, DDS, director of the Oral Health Center Infectious Disease Program, Grady Health System, Basis Science Building, room 302