Let's Talk ID
Let's Talk ID
Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)
Let's Talk ID is a podcast by the Infectious Diseases Society of America, featuring discussions with experts on a range of topics related to infectious diseases including antimicrobial resistance, ID diagnostics and outbreaks such as COVID-19, Ebola and measles. Episodes on IDSA’s guidelines are also available.*The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Infectious Diseases Society of America.
RSV immunizations: A crossover episode with the Curbsiders and the Cribsiders
Let's Talk ID is joining forces with the Curbsiders and the Cribsiders to discuss RSV immunizations! In this crossover episode, host Buddy Creech, MD, MPH, FPIDS shares the latest on RSV immunizations, including mechanisms of action, eligibility criteria, and challenges surrounding finding doses this season. 
Jan 31
52 min
Four Consecutive Mothers' Days: A Conversation With Voices of ID Contributor, Gretchen Arnoczy, MD
Gretchen Arnoczy, MD, speaks to host Paul Sax, MD, FIDSA, about her contribution to CID’s Voices of ID series, Mothers Days, which recounts her COVID-19 professional experience through the lens of four consecutive Mothers’ Days. 
Dec 22, 2023
18 min
President's Podcast: ID Match Results
IDSA President Steven Schmitt, MD, FIDSA, Vera Luther, MD, FIDSA and Emily Blumberg, MD, FIDSA analyze the results of the recent ID Match and discuss IDSA’s strategies for bolstering the ID workforce. 
Dec 12, 2023
20 min
Dealing with a Pandemic When You're the Only ID Doctor in Town: A Conversation with Voices of ID contributor Dr. Abayomi Agbebi
Paul Sax, MD, FIDSA speaks with Abayomi Agbebi, MD, MPH, CWSP of SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital about his recently published piece in CID's "Voices of ID" series, "Dealing with a Pandemic When You're the Only ID Doctor in Town."
Nov 17, 2023
21 min
President's Podcast: Upcoming Match Results
IDSA President Steven Schmitt, MD, FIDSA, Wendy Armstrong, MD, FIDSA, Erin Bonura, MD, FIDSA, discuss the upcoming ID Match, their projections, what it means for the field and how IDSA is addressing ID workforce needs.
Nov 3, 2023
17 min
President's Podcast: A conversation with Demetre Daskalakis, MD, MPH
In his final President's Podcast, IDSA President Carlos del Rio, MD, FIDSA speaks with Demetre Daskalakis, MD, MPH, Acting Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, about his career path as an infectious diseases physician, how the U.S. can end the HIV epidemic and what he plans to discuss during his Joseph E. Smadel lecture at IDWeek 2023.
Oct 10, 2023
20 min
...Ready for it? (IDWeek 2023's version)
Three Let’s Talk ID hosts come together to discuss IDWeek, including tips and tricks to navigate the meeting, conference must-haves, embarrassing moments and the best swag they've ever received.
Sep 22, 2023
32 min
President’s Podcast: IDSA Volunteer Restructure
“We want individuals that are practicing in the ID field to feel that IDSA is their home, that they have the support of IDSA in their endeavors.” In September 2023, IDSA introduced a new volunteer structure to better engage members and support its strategic initiatives. In this episode, IDSA President Carlos del Rio, MD, FIDSA and Vice President Tina Tan, MD, FIDSA discuss the decision behind the restructure and explain the differences moving forward.
Sep 14, 2023
15 min
Pursuing an ID career in industry-sponsored research
From academia to industry: “It’s not a one-way valve.” In this episode with host Paul Sax, MD, FIDSA, infectious diseases physician Steven LaRosa, MD shares his journey to industry-sponsored research and its value as an ID career path. 
Sep 8, 2023
15 min
President’s Podcast: Preparing for the upcoming respiratory virus season
IDSA President Carlos del Rio, MD, FIDSA discusses what we can expect for the upcoming respiratory virus season with Meghan Pennini, PhD, the Chief Vaccines and Therapeutics Officer for H-CORE (the HHS Coordination Operations and Response Element) and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) at HHS.
Sep 5, 2023
23 min
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