
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

Jul 3, 2017 • 30min
Diagnosis of Tuberculosis 2017 - IDSA Guideline Update
The Infectious Diseases Society of America's Guideline Update: Concise summaries of the most important IDSA guidelines. This podcast discusses the 2017 American Thoracic Society/Infectious Diseases Society of America/CDC Clinical Practice Guidelines: Diagnosis of Tuberculosis in Adults and Children. For details of the guidelines presented, please go to www.idsociety.org or see the full article in Clinical Infectious Diseases 2017;64(2):e1-e33. Presented by: Neil S. Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health David M. Lewinsohn, MD, PhD, Professor of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, School of Medicine Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon

Dec 17, 2016 • 27min
Hospital-acquired and Ventilator-associated Pneumonia: 2016 - IDSA Guideline Update
The Infectious Diseases Society of America's Guideline Update presents concise summaries of important IDSA guidelines. This podcast discusses the 2016 IDSA Guideline on Managment of Adults with Hospital-acquired and Ventilator-associated Pneumonia For details of the guidelines presented, please go to www.idsociety.org . Presented by: Neil S. Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health Andre C. Kalil, M.D., Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha Mark Metersky, M.D., Professor of Medicine, Associate Chief of Service, Department of Medicine, Director, Center for Bronchiectasis Care, UConn Health, Pulmonary/Critical Care, Farmington, CT

Apr 26, 2016 • 35min
Implementing an Antibiotic Stewardship Program - IDSA Guideline 2016
The Infectious Diseases Society of America'sGuideline Update presents concise summaries of important IDSAguidelines. This podcast discusses the IDSA and SHEA Guideline onImplementing an Antibiotic Stewardship Program: Guidelines by theInfectious Diseases Society of America and the Society forHealthcare Epidemiology of America.For details of the guidelines presented, please goto www.idsociety.org .Presented by:Neil S. Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family andCommunity Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, AssociateDirector, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington JeffersonHealth Tamar Barlam, M.D., Section of InfectiousDiseases, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston,MassachusettsSara Cosgrove, M.D., Division of InfectiousDiseases, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore,Maryland

Oct 27, 2015 • 14min
Native Vertebral Osteomyelitis - IDSA Guideline Update 2015
The Infectious Diseases Society of America's Guideline Update presents concise summaries of important IDSA guidelines. This podcast discusses the IDSA Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Native Vertebral Osteomyelitis in Adults: 2015 .For details of the guidelines presented, please go to www.idsociety.org .Presented by:Neil S. Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Memorial Hospital.Elie Berbari, M.D., Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota

Aug 28, 2014 • 29min
Skin and Soft Tissue Infections 2014 - IDSA Guideline Update
The Infectious Diseases Society of America's Guideline Update presents concise summaries of important IDSA guidelines. This podcast discusses the IDSA Clinical Practice Guideline for Diagnosis and Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: 2014 . For details of the guidelines presented, please go to www.idsociety.org .Presented by: Neil S. Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Memorial Hospital. Dr. Dennis L. Stevens, Chief, Infectious Diseases Section, VA Medical Center, Boise, ID.

Jun 6, 2014 • 30min
Hepatitis C –Management after SVR
This podcast is part of the Hepatitis C Knowledge Network Webinar Series of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Today’s podcast is: Hepatitis C –Management after SVR Presented by:Susanna Naggie, MDAssistant Professor of MedicineDivision of Infectious DiseasesDuke Clinical Research Institute Hosted by:Neil S. Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Memorial Hospital.

Jun 6, 2014 • 50min
Hepatitis C – Patient Management
This podcast is part of the Hepatitis C Knowledge Network Webinar Series of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Today’s podcast is: Hepatitis C – Patient Management Presented by:Mark Sulkowski, MDProfessor of MedicineMedical Director, Viral Hepatitis CenterJohns Hopkins University School of Medicine Hosted by:Neil S. Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Memorial Hospital.

Jun 6, 2014 • 46min
Hepatitis C in HIV-Coinfected Persons
This podcast is part of the Hepatitis C Knowledge Network Webinar Series of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Today’s podcast is: Hepatitis C in HIV-Coinfected PersonsPresented by:Kristin D. Marks, MD, MSAssistant Professor of MedicineDivision of Infectious DiseasesWeill Cornell Medical College Hosted by:

Jun 6, 2014 • 46min
Hepatitis C - Treatment Experienced Patients and Viral Resistance
This podcast is part of the Hepatitis C Knowledge Network Webinar Series of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Today’s podcast is: Hepatitis C - Treatment Experienced Patients and Viral Resistance Presented by:David L. Wyles, MDAssociate Professor of MedicineDivision of Infectious DiseasesUniversity of California, San Diego Hosted by:

Jun 6, 2014 • 38min
Hepatitis C Treatment Decision Making
This podcast is part of the Hepatitis C Knowledge Network Webinar Series of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Today’s podcast is: Hepatitis C Treatment Decision MakingPresented by:David L. Thomas, MD, MPH, FIDSADirector, Division of Infectious DiseasesProfessor of Medicine, Division of Infectious DiseasesJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineHosted by: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