Infectious Diseases

Department of Medicine
Infectious Diseases

Research

Our division performs cutting-edge research into a variety of infectious diseases, and provides local, national and international leadership in the field. Our faculty have broad expertise in infectious diseases as well as specific in-depth knowledge of treatment of HIV infection, coccidioidomycosis (Valley fever), trypanosomiasis (Chagas disease), transplant infections, tuberculosis (TB), infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship. Some faculty perform clinical research and others are involved in basic research. This is an exciting time to be in the field of infectious diseases. The urgent need for our skills is underscored by the global spread of new as well as old infectious diseases, the emergence of increasingly more drug-resistant organisms, and the rising numbers of immunocompromised hosts who are vulnerable to opportunistic infections. Our division is growing and we look forward to contributing to a healthier world through our teaching, research and leadership in the field.

Education

The dangers of emerging pathogens (such as Zika, Ebola and SARS), the pandemics of HIV and TB, the mounting numbers of immunocompromised people who are vulnerable to many infections, and the burden associated with hospital-acquired infections underscore the importance of infectious disease physicians. Our ACGME-approved fellowship training program accepts up to three postdoctoral fellows each year. The goal of our fellowship is to train fellows not only to be excellent clinicians, but also to provide them with the skills necessary to accomplish their long-term professional goals, whether it is a career in academic medicine, public health or private practice. We are committed to providing a stellar clinical education, research opportunities and mentorship to help build the next generation of infectious diseases physicians.