
Let's Talk ID
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.
Latest episodes

Aug 20, 2024 • 25min
Engaging Medicaid Managed Care Plans on HIV (Let's Talk HIV ep. 3)
Anna Person, MD, FIDSA discusses opportunities to work with Medicaid managed care plans to optimize HIV care with Jenny Babcock, Senior Vice President for Medicaid Policy and Director of Strategic Operations at Association for Community Affiliated Plans and, Doug Wirth, President and CEO of Amida Care.Engaging Medicaid Managed Care Plans on HIV Access Helping Medicaid Patients Access Their HIV Medications Fact Sheet. The IDSA Leadership Institute empowers infectious diseases and HIV practitioners to be future leaders. Crafted specifically by and for specialists in infectious diseases and HIV, the Leadership Institute offers two tailored leadership development pathways.Learn More

Aug 13, 2024 • 21min
Helping Medicaid Patients Access Their HIV Medications (Let's Talk HIV ep. 2)
John Fangman, MD discusses how providers can engage with their state Medicaid programs to reduce barriers to HIV medications with Kate McManus, MD, MSc, FIDSA, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Virginia in the Division of Infectious Diseases and International Health and Ryan Westergaard, MD, PhD, MPH, Professor with the Division of Infectious Disease at the University of Wisconsin and Chief Medical Officer and State Epidemiologist for Communicable Diseases for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. See the companion Helping Medicaid Patients Access Their HIV Medications Fact Sheet. The IDSA Leadership Institute empowers infectious diseases and HIV practitioners to be future leaders. Crafted specifically by and for specialists in infectious diseases and HIV, the Leadership Institute offers two tailored leadership development pathways.Learn More

Aug 6, 2024 • 23min
Understanding Why Medicaid Matters for People with HIV (Let's Talk HIV ep. 1)
Anna Person, MD, FIDSA discusses Medicaid basics and how the program helps people with HIV with Lindsey Dawson, MPP, Associate Director of HIV Policy and Director of LGBTQT Health at KFF, and Wendy Armstrong, MD FIDSA, Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases and the Vice Chair of Education and Integration at the Emory University School of Medicine. See the companion fact sheet Understanding Why Medicaid Matters for People with HIV.The IDSA Leadership Institute empowers infectious diseases and HIV practitioners to be future leaders. Crafted specifically by and for specialists in infectious diseases and HIV, the Leadership Institute offers two tailored leadership development pathways.Learn More

Aug 3, 2024 • 25min
Together we advocate, together we win
IDSA Board member Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, MD, MPH, FIDSA, discusses the importance of advocacy, including how IDSA and HIVMA members can get involved, with chair and vice chair of IDSA’s advocacy captain subcommittee, Rachel Bender Ignacio, MD, MPH, FIDSA, and Kinna Thakarar, DO, MPH, FIDSA, as well as IDSA senior vice president of public policy and government relations, Amanda Jezek, and HIVMA executive director, Andrea Weddle. The IDSA Leadership Institute empowers infectious diseases and HIV practitioners to be future leaders. Crafted specifically by and for specialists in infectious diseases and HIV, the Leadership Institute offers two tailored leadership development pathways.Learn More

Jul 20, 2024 • 37min
President's Podcast: State and Regional ID Societies
As IDSA increases its involvement with state and regional ID societies, IDSA President Steven Schmitt, MD, FIDSA, discusses their value with Immediate Past President Daniel P. McQuillen, MD, FIDSA, President of the Michigan Infectious Diseases Society Anu Malani, MD, FIDSA, and Former President of the Texas ID Society Brad Cutrell, MD, FIDSA. The IDSA Leadership Institute empowers infectious diseases and HIV practitioners to be future leaders. Crafted specifically by and for specialists in infectious diseases and HIV, the Leadership Institute offers two tailored leadership development pathways.Learn More

May 25, 2024 • 30min
Avian Flu Update
In this enlightening discussion, Demetre Daskalakis, a leading expert from the CDC, and veterinarian epidemiologist Andrew Bowman from Ohio State University tackle the urgent issue of avian influenza. They delve into the recent emergence of the virus in dairy cattle and public health surveillance measures. The conversation highlights the parallels to COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of trust in vaccine communication and proactive monitoring. They also address the risks of virus transmission through livestock and the critical collaboration needed across health sectors.

May 11, 2024 • 33min
How to land your dream job in infectious diseases
ID physician Courtney Harris, MD, FACP, speaks to Paul Sax, MD, FIDSA, about her experience job hunting as an ID fellow and provides tips on how to find your dream job in infectious diseases. The IDSA Leadership Institute empowers infectious diseases and HIV practitioners to be future leaders. Crafted specifically by and for specialists in infectious diseases and HIV, the Leadership Institute offers two tailored leadership development pathways.Learn More

Apr 27, 2024 • 17min
It's Love, Actually: Sparking Passion for ID
CID editor-in-chief Paul Sax, MD, FIDSA, speaks with ID physician Darcy Wooten, MD, FIDSA, about her piece in CID's Voices of ID series, "The Arrivals Gate at Heathrow Airport" and the parallel between rom coms and ID. The IDSA Leadership Institute empowers infectious diseases and HIV practitioners to be future leaders. Crafted specifically by and for specialists in infectious diseases and HIV, the Leadership Institute offers two tailored leadership development pathways.Learn More

Apr 13, 2024 • 32min
Podcasts Killed the Radio Star: Leveraging Digital Education Tools for Modern Learners
In a new crossover episode with the Febrile podcast, host Buddy Creech, MD, MPH, FPIDS, and Febrile creator and infectious diseases physician, Sara Dong, MD, discuss the power of digital education tools on infectious diseases training.The IDSA Leadership Institute empowers infectious diseases and HIV practitioners to be future leaders. Crafted specifically by and for specialists in infectious diseases and HIV, the Leadership Institute offers two tailored leadership development pathways.Learn More

Mar 30, 2024 • 24min
Clade I Mpox Response
Host Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, MD, MPH, FIDSA, director of health for the city of St. Louis, discusses the clade I mpox response with guests Jennifer McQuiston, DVM, and Agam Rao, MD, FIDSA of the CDC.The IDSA Leadership Institute empowers infectious diseases and HIV practitioners to be future leaders. Crafted specifically by and for specialists in infectious diseases and HIV, the Leadership Institute offers two tailored leadership development pathways.Learn More