University of MN Medical School
Infectious Disease Interest Group
Mission Statement
The University of Minnesota Medical School Infectious Disease Interest Group is dedicated towards fostering curiosity and enthusiasm about Infectious Diseases among all medical students. We accomplish this by facilitating connections between students and professionals in the field, providing opportunities to explore the multitude of ID career paths, and connecting students with resources to make them strong applicants for medical residency programs.
Announcements
Saturday, August 7th from 10:00-11:30am - First-ever special screening of TRUSTED MESSENGER, a new PBS documentary about COVID-19 vaccination efforts amongst communities of color in Minnesota. A group discussion with the makers of the film will follow the 57-minute film presentation.
The event is FREE and open to the public and will take place at the historic Riverview Theater in Minneapolis.
Space will be limited due to COVID precautions. Please RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trusted-messenger-special-screening-tickets-164365849681
Past events
We were honored to have Phillip Peterson, MD and Michael Osterholm PhD, MPH join us and discuss the intersection between pandemics and the role of government. Link to the talk can be accessed under the "Events" tab
What is ID?
Infectious Disease physicians are providers who specialize in the diagnosis and care of those with infections caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. Due to their training, many ID providers serve in a wide range of areas, including hospital based medicine, outpatient clinics, tropical and travel medicine, research, public health policy and infection control efforts, epidemiology, and more!
Click here to learn more about ID!
About IDIG
We are a group of students here to showcase the specific training and various clinical opportunities that you might have as practicing ID physicians. If you're considering the ID path, reach out to one of our board members to get on the email listserv, check out some of the podcasts posted under 'Resources', or come to our next event to learn more!
FAQ
Q: What does training look like?
A: Infectious Disease usually consists of a 2 year fellowship after completing a 3 year Internal Medicine residency.
Q: What are some ways to practice Infectious Disease medicine?
A: Transplant medicine, Inpatient consults within the hospital, Outpatient primary care for HIV positive patients, Global Health opportunities, Research and Epidemiology, and Medical Education are just a few avenues within ID
Q: How do I start?
A: Click 'Contacts' to send an email to the IDIG board members!