ID Workforce

IDSA’s Workforce Strategy

In the fall of 2023, the IDSA Board of Directors approved a bold new vision, with accompanying goals and strategies, to recruit and foster the diverse and talented ID workforce we need to effectively respond to infectious diseases threats around the globe. This workforce development vision is: The infectious diseases workforce is a robust, diverse and innovative community that advances scientific discovery and protects and heals the world.

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Collective Commitment

Meeting the current ID workforce challenges will involve a Society-wide effort combining the collective commitment of our staff and volunteer leaders to:

Attract and inspire medical students, residents and fellows to pursue a dynamic and rewarding career in ID.
Foster thriving careers for ID professionals that are evolving, rewarding and sustainable.
Ensure the ID workforce is accessible to, and reflects the diversity of, the communities it serves.

IDSA's Statement on 2023 ID Fellowship Match

ID Workforce

IDSA’s Workforce Strategy

Collective Commitment

Advocating for Increased Reimbursement for ID Physicians

Advocating for Increased Funding to Support ID Training, Early Career Support and Loan Repayment

Advancing the Bio-Preparedness Workforce Pilot Program

Urging Federal Policymakers to Strengthen & Diversify the HIV Workforce

Opposing Government Interference in Medical CareExternal Link

IDSA AcademyExternal Link

IDSA Medical Education Community of Practice

IDSA Leadership Institute

iDMentorship365 ProgramExternal Link

Grants for Emerging Researchers/Clinicians Mentorship (G.E.R.M.) ProgramExternal Link

Training HIV Primary Care Physicians Through the HIVMA Clinical Fellowship ProgramExternal Link

International Medical Graduate (IMG) FAQ

International Medical Graduate (IMG) Information for Program Directors

Inclusion, Diversity, Access & Equity October 2023 Progress Report

Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling: Impacts on the ID Workforce & Health Equity

OFID: Interprofessional Education: An Innovative Approach to Increase the HIV Workforce External Link

CID: Preserving the Future of Infectious Diseases: Why We Must Address the Decline in Compensation for Clinicians and Researchers External Link

OFID: Complexity of Infectious Diseases Compared With Other Medical Subspecialties External Link

CID: How Infectious Disease Experts Impacted the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Response: Lessons From the Front Lines External Link

OFID: Deeper Pathways for Recruitment Efforts: Identifying Opportunities for Undergraduate and Medical Student Involvement in Infectious Diseases External Link

IDSA Treasurer: ID Specialists Are Critical to the Health Preparedness Workforce but Need Support

Improving HIV Care by Innovating Service Delivery in the U.S.: The Need for Change

Does Anyone Want My Job? An ID Fellow’s Perspective

To Prepare for the Next Outbreak or Pandemic, We Must Strengthen Tomorrow’s ID Workforce Today

ID Physician Compensation Initiative

Value of ID

ID Experts: America’s Link Back to Everyday Life