29 Distinguished Physicians, Scientists Recognized as Fellows By the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society

The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, the world’s largest organization of professionals dedicated to the treatment, control, and eradication of infectious diseases affecting children, has bestowed 29 distinguished physicians and scientists from the United States and around the world with the Fellow of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (FPIDS) designation.

The identification of “Fellow” in PIDS honors those who have achieved professional excellence and provided significant service to the profession. “Many medical societies honor the highest level of achievement in their respective group through the Fellowship tradition,” said PIDS President Bill Steinbach, MD, FPIDS. “PIDS has designated Fellowship as recognition of our colleagues whose collective work embodies academic, clinical, and educational accomplishment and excellence to distinguish themselves as being at the top of our field.” 

Applicants for PIDS fellowship must be nominated by their peers and meet specified criteria, including continuing identification with the field of pediatric infectious diseases, national or local recognition, and publication of their work in strong biomedical journals. Nominees are reviewed and selected by the PIDS Board of Directors. Fellows of PIDS work in many different settings, including clinical practice, teaching, research, public health, and health care administration. This year, the following individuals are honored as fellows of PIDS:

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About PIDS PIDS membership encompasses leaders across the global scientific and public health spectrum, including clinical care, advocacy, academics, government, and the pharmaceutical industry. From fellowship training to continuing medical education, research, regulatory issues and guideline development, PIDS members are the core professionals advocating for the improved health of children with infectious diseases both nationally and around the world, participating in critical public health and medical professional advisory committees that determine the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases, immunization practices in children, and the education of pediatricians. For more information, visit http://www.pids.org.