Division of Infectious Diseases

Thank you for your interest in supporting the Division of Infectious Diseases at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

Every day we strive to deliver compassionate patient-centered care and improve the lives of those we treat through research and education.

In this age of drug-resistant super-bugs, global travel, and emerging infectious diseases such as swine flu, our services are increasingly important –to individual patients and other specialized programs in UCLA Health System. Our physicians and fellows work tirelessly--often behind the scenes--to manage patients with life-threatening illnesses as well as rare or complex infections. In addition, we often take part in the long-term follow-up of individuals with persistent infections, organ transplants, and other chronic illnesses.

A key mission of our Division is to train fellows who will ultimately become the next generation of infectious diseases specialists. Our Fellowship Training Program guarantees two years of financial support, ensuring board-eligibility.

For those fellows who plan to become independent investigators as well as clinical specialists, our opportunities include international clinical research, prevention of infection acquired in the hospital, and cutting-edge research focused on HIV/AIDS and other communicable pathogens.

In order to stay at the forefront of treating infectious diseases, UCLA faculty members and fellows depend upon resources that extend beyond those currently available in today's economic climate. With financial support from the state and federal government dwindling, academic medical centers are struggling to find funding for innovative projects and programs. With your help, we can continue to fulfill our mission of providingleadership and excellence in patient care, research, and training.

Thank you for your interest and generosity.

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