Member interest groups
Interest groups provide a format for members to come together under the IDSA umbrella to support member interests and careers in infectious diseases. Interest groups exist outside of the formal governance structure of IDSA and are initiated, and operated by, members. The activities and goals of the interest groups are not set by IDSA leadership, and they do not utilize organizational resources and staff time as governance entities do. IDSA supports interest groups in getting started, recruiting and maintaining a list of participants.
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George Counts Interest Group
The Dr. George W. Counts Interest Group is comprised of Black/African American infectious diseases physicians, scientists and advocates who are committed to advancing health and systemic equity in medicine and the field of ID.
Chair: Dial Hewlett, MD, FIDSA
Vice Chair: Dee Banks, MD, FIDSA
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Advanced Practice Providers Interest Group
The infectious disease medical team is a diverse group of highly trained individuals, including advanced practice providers (APPs) who simultaneously allow for increased patient access while providing optimal, timely, and safe patient care. In alignment with the IDSA Strategic Initiatives for workforce development, the IDSA APP Interest Group was developed in support of this initiative while providing community, educational resources, and the sharing of best practices for APPs in Infectious Disease.
Co-Chair: Alison Beieler
Co-Chair: Leah Yoke
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Infectious Disease Informatics Interest Group
The ID Informatics Group will act as a common area to share tools, knowledge/application, and problem solving around common areas of interest that would benefit from informatics expertise. We would also develop a learning collaborative to support professional development of members, develop pathways towards education/advocacy for ID informatics, and lead the larger population of ID professionals in development/implementation of AI/ML tools that can both improve care to the diverse populations we serve and that promote the value of infectious disease to stakeholders outside of IDSA.
Chair: Amy Chang
Vice Chairs: Sasha Yamshchikov & George Diaz
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Proudly ID Interest Group
The LGBTQIA+ Interest Group brings together members and allies committed to advancing the health of LGBTQIA+ communities through collaboration, education, and advocacy in infectious diseases. The group promotes inclusive research, clinical practice, and policy efforts that address the unique medical and social needs of LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Chair: Raul Macias Gil
Co-Chair: Anais Ovalle
Co-Chair: William S. Wilson
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Bone & Joint Infectious Disease Interest Group
The Orthopedic Infectious Disease Interest Group brings together infectious disease specialists, radiologists, orthopedic surgeons, pathologists, microbiologists, and pharmacists to collaborate on the challenges and advancements in diagnosing and treating orthopedic infections. This multidisciplinary forum fosters discussion, research, and innovation to improve patient outcomes in orthopedic infectious disease management.
Chair: Bethany Lehman
Vice Chair: Steven Schmitt
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Medical Microbiology Interest Group
Our interest group represents the medical microbiology laboratory directors to increase our visibility and collaboration within the infectious diseases community. Areas of focus include diagnostic innovation and stewardship, emerging pathogens and public health threats, advocacy, and education.
Chair: Amanda Harrington
Vice Chairs: Kyle Rodino & Trish Simner
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