J. Wesley Thompson

Joel Wesley Thompson (born: April 1, 1960) is a physician assistant, clinical researcher and motivational speaker who has made substantial contributions to education and research in the area of HIV/AIDS.

Personal Life
Joel Wesley Thompson, aka J. Wesley Thompson, was born on April 1, 1960 at 8:32 am in Concord, North Carolina, to Joel Wright and Coleen Ruth Thompson. He graduated from South Rowan Senior High School in 1978. He has one brother, Alan Craig Thompson, and two sisters, Dani Lynette Howard and Lorrie Beth Coulson.

Wesley shares his life with Mark (Trey)Travis Owen whom he met 25 years ago. After Trey’s successful battle against Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia and his receipt of an adult stem cell transplant from Germany, the couple traveled to Vancouver, B.C. and was married on November 18, 2006, on the exact day and to the hour they met twenty years earlier. Trey is retired from IBM. The couple shares their home with Abbey, a Miniature Schnauzer and Kitsey, a Schnorky.

Education and Career
Thompson received a Bachelor of Arts from Wake Forest University in 1982, a Bachelor of Health Science and Physician Assistant degree at Duke University in 1987 and a Master’s degree in Health at Duke University in 1991. Thompson began his career as a physician assistant at the North Carolina Eye, Ear and Nose Hospital in Durham, North Carolina in June, 1987, a position he held with several family practice clinics through the 1990s, including Kaiser Permanente. In June of 2000, he joined the staff of the Jemsek Clinic in Huntersville, North Carolina as a physician assistant and remained there until it closed in 2006, when he transitioned to Carolinas Medical Center Myers Park, Infectious Disease Department. In April of 2012, Thompson accepted the position of physician assistant at Rosedale Infectious Diseases in Huntersville, North Carolina and there he fulfills the following duties:
 * Provide comprehensive infectious disease medicine and outpatient care, specializing in HIV/AIDS care.
 * Clinical Researcher in phases 2 – 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 Internal Medicine for Wake Forest University Medical School Physician Assistant Program
 * Preceptor of Internal Medicine for UNC-Chapel Hill Nurse Practitioner Program
 * Preceptor of Internal Medicine for Duke University Physician Assistant Program
 * Preceptor of Internal Medicine for Wake Forest University Physician Assistant Program
 * Preceptor of Internal Medicine for Wingate University Physician Assistant Program
 * Preceptor of Internal Medicine for Winston-Salem State University Nurse Practitioner Program

Thompson has also served as Specialty Editor for WebMedCentral.com since May of 2012.

Clinical Research

 * 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 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 National Certification
 * AAHIVM HIV Specialist
 * North Carolina Physician Assistant License
 * DEA

Advisory Boards/Panels

 * BMS Pharmaceuticals HIV/AIDS Regional Advisory Board Panel
 * ViiV Pharmaceuticals HIV/AIDS Regional Advisory Board Panel
 * Gilead Pharmaceuticals HIV/AIDS Regional Advisory Board Panel
 * Abbott Pharmaceutical HIV/AIDS Regional Advisory Board Panel
 * Janssen Pharmaceutical HIV/AIDS Regional Advisory Board Panel
 * Merck Pharmaceutical HIV/AIDS Regional Advisory Panel

Professional Affiliations

 * CarolinasCare Partnership AIDS Service Organization Board of Directors - member
 * NC ADAP Medical Advisory Committee – 2004-present
 * Visiting Lecturer, Davidson College – 2003-present
 * Visiting Lecturer, Wake Forest University – 2003-present
 * Adjunct Professor, Wingate University PA Program – 2008-present
 * Co-Chair of the Mecklenburg County Commissioner’s AIDS Council
 * Co-Chair Ryan White Quality Management for Mecklenburg County
 * International AIDS Society member
 * American Academy of HIV Medicine, Board of Directors Member, Southeast Chapter
 * 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 Association 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 Care Alliance (formerly Rowan County AIDS Task Force), Salisbury, NC

Community Affiliations

 * St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Eucharistic Lay Minister
 * Wendover Heights Homeowners’ Association Board of Directors
 * Co 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, studies in progress
 * Mandarin Chinese previously conversational, minor studies would regain skills

Speaker Bureaus

 * Abbott, 2000 – Present
 * ViiV, 2008 – Present
 * Boehringer Ingelheim, 2000 – Present
 * Bristol Myers Squibb, 2000 – 2005
 * Gilead, 2003 – Present
 * Merck, 2008 – Present
 * Jannsen, 2006 – Present
 * Ryan White Action Organization

Publications and Presentations

 * World AIDS Day Keynote Speaker, Mecklenburg County – 2011
 * World AIDS Day Keynote Speaker, Mecklenburg County – 2010
 * ID Advisor Interview Issue 2:2 – Fall 2011
 * AFPPA Fall CME Conference – Surviving and Thriving with HIV – 2011
 * AAPA Sponsored CME Conferences, multistate HIV in Primary Care – 2011
 * ID Advisor Magazine, interview – 2010
 * HIV Specialist Magazine, contributor – 2008, 2011
 * CME Conferences sponsored by AAPA, multistate HIV Trends for Primary Care – 2010
 * World AIDS Day, Keynote Speaker, Davidson University,Davidson, NC – 2009
 * World AIDS Day, Keynote Speaker, Davidson University, Davidson, NC – 2008
 * 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

 * HIV Mission Trips to Belize to provide care to the indigent and prison populations
 * Provided monthly free care to HIV patients for the Open Door Clinic in Statesville, North Carolina – 2004-2005
 * Co-founded the Jemsek Project Charitable Organization to help those affected and infected with HIV/AIDS

Awards

 * Mecklenburg County Health Department Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding performance to the Ryan White Quality Management Committee - 2012
 * Carolinas Healthcare Certificate of Appreciation for 5 years’ service – 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