Shortages Persist in The Infectious Disease Workforce

A media briefing with hospitals and experts from the Infectious Diseases Society of America to discuss the state of the ID workforce:
 
•    Value of ID experts to hospital systems and patients
•    Regional shortages of ID physicians
•    Congressional action needed
 
FEATURED:
Peter Newcomer, MD – University of Wisconsin Health
Chief Operating Officer
Professor of Internal Medicine
 
Paul Pottinger, MD, FIDSA – University of Washington 
Fellow – Infectious Diseases Society of America
Director, ID Fellowship Training Program
 
Kinna Thakarar, DO, MPH – MaineHealth Maine Medical Center
Member – Infectious Diseases Society of America
Infectious Disease Physician
Member of the Board, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center
 
Chris Busky, CAE (Moderator)
Chief Executive Officer—Infectious Diseases Society of America