The Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Stanford University comprises a dedicated team of physicians, healthcare providers, scientists, and educators committed to delivering exceptional clinical care, advancing scientific research, and mentoring the next generation of leaders in infectious diseases. Through thoughtful engagement with patients and communities, we strive to address infectious disease challenges on local, national, and global scales.
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Congratulations, Dr. Sharon Chen, on joining the DLP-MedEd Inaugural Class
The Teaching and Mentoring Academy, under the leadership of Dr. Reena Thomas, is pleased to announce the launch of Designing Your Leadership Pathway—Medical Education (DLP-MedEd), this upcoming March. DLP-MedEd, originally designed in collaboration with Magali Fassiotto and Gisell Quihuis in the Office of Faculty Development and Engagement, is designed to support faculty with a desire to delve deeper into medical education, including the UME, GME, and CME contexts. The program's mission is to transform passion for teaching into purposeful action and bold leadership that drives the future of medical education.
Measles in America: Five things to know from a Stanford Medicine expert
After a year of record-breaking measles outbreaks, the U.S. is on the brink of losing its “elimination” status—signaling dangerous gaps in vaccination and outbreak control. Pediatric infectious disease expert Dr. Sruti Nadimpalli explains why measles is far from a mild childhood illness, how quickly it spreads, and what families can do right now to protect vulnerable communities.
Desiree LaBeaud, MD, MS selected as 2025-2026 artsCatalyst Fellow
The new artsCatalyst Fellows program brings together an annual cohort of course instructors to discuss arts integration pedagogy, workshop course ideas and syllabus strategies, and develop bigger ideas around roles for art in teaching and research across wide-ranging academic disciplines.
Global Child Health Media Initiative
The Global Child Health Media Initiative aims to engage families around the world, through innovative digital media productions. We collaborate with academic institutions and global health agencies to translate evidence-based health recommendations into messages that are easily understood and shared. Our academic collaborators work at the WHO, UNICEF, the IASC, the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine, the Clinton Health Access Initiative and the Heidelberg Institute of Global Health. Creative partners around the world share their talents to help us deliver our messages with a little bit of magic and inspiration. This initiative is led by Maya Adam M.D.
