Conferences

Dr. Nancy Miller, Chief and Vice Chair for Laboratory Medicine and Medical Director for Clinical Microbiology & Molecular Diagnostics, provides a forum for teaching and clinical correlation using current patients.
- Frequency: Every other Monday, 12 – 1 PM

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This lecture series covers a broad range of topics in infectious diseases over a two-year cycle. Those topics are central to proficiency in the practice of infectious diseases as determined by the ABIM recommendations. Lectures are given by experts in the field and include case-based board review questions; all lectures are provided for reference to the fellows. Breakfast is provided.
- Frequency: Every Tuesday, 8 – 9 AM

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Managed by Dr. Dan Bourque, this series educates on a broad spectrum of topics in Infectious Diseases, particularly those commonly managed in the outpatient setting. Topics include HIV, hepatitis, travel medicine, and STDs. With respect to HIV, the lectures cover a wide range of related topics such as metabolic complications, dermatologic manifestations, and drug resistance. Cases with complicated resistance patterns are also reviewed. Summer sessions are aimed to give new trainees a review of basic topics in HIV care.
- Frequency: Every Wednesday, 8 – 9 AM

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All fellows, in addition to the program coordinator and directors, meet as a mechanism for feedback about the program, educational experience, updates on scholarly projects, and any areas of concern in the clinic or clinical service that have arisen. This collaborative discussion seeks to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Frequency: 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 8 – 9 AM

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Grand Rounds are focused on basic, clinical and/or translational research relating to a broad range of infectious disease topics, with an emphasis on relationship to clinical management. Invited speakers are local, national and international experts on infectious diseases, immunology, and microbiology.
- Frequency: 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 12-1 PM

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An ID faculty member or senior fellow presents current research projects or grant proposals. The conference provides an overview of active research conducted in the section, and also allows for a lively discussion of different hypotheses and approaches, providing feedback to the presenter and instruction for trainees on critical thinking.
- Frequency: 1st Thursday, 12-1 PM

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Dr. Tamar Barlam, Chief of the Section of Infectious Diseases and Director of Antibiotic Stewardship, leads informal rounds with the fellows, where they are invited to discuss antibiotic management issues related to their current patients. These small group meetings provide a forum to discuss applied principles of antibiotic usage, quality assurance, and performance improvement. These meetings are felt to be one of the highlights of the fellows’ clinical experiences and a chance to learn about antibiotics from a senior clinician with vast experience.
- Frequency: 1st and 3rd Fridays, 8 – 9 AM

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For the first half of our joint adult and pediatric ID conference, fellows provide a formal case presentation, identify a clinical or research question the case has raised, and present a review of relevant literature. Fellows choose the case and topic for discussion in collaboration with an attending physician. Upon the presentation’s conclusion, fellows and faculty on service initiative an informal forum to discuss active cases and take advantage of the collective wisdom of faculty and fellows. Discussion focuses on differential diagnosis, management, and issues of quality improvement and professionalism.
- Frequency: Every Friday, 1:05 – 2:05 PM

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As an opportunity to review ID literature, a designated fellow and faculty member lead discussion on two articles. The fellow presents the articles after reviewing them with an attending. Fellows are also paired with a biostatistician to review any methodologic questions.
- Frequency: Nine Fridays per year during Case Conference

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In the latter half of the year, second year fellows will present a fatal case study and review adverse events to improve patient safety measures and prevent future cases.
- Frequency: Three Fridays per year

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In conjunction with the rheumatology and endocrinology fellowship programs, this lecture series focuses on topics related to career development and personal well-being. Topics relevant to clinical activities such as “Billing and Coding” and “Effective Bedside Teaching,” as well as topics aimed at educators and researchers such as “How to Give an Effective Lecture.” Material related to personal well-being and life after fellowship including “Contract Negotiation,” “Stress Management,” and “Financial Health” are also covered. Moreover, these cross-cutting lectures provide an opportunity for ID fellows meet fellows from other medicine subspecialties.
- Frequency: Six Fridays per year, 8 – 9 AM