IDatUIC
@idatuic.bsky.social
Infectious Diseases Fellowship | Division of Infectious Diseases | University of Illinois-Chicago
We’re thrilled to welcome outstanding incoming fellows and celebrate our rising second-year fellows! This class brings diverse backgrounds, strong academics, and a shared commitment to excellence in ID.
We have ONE open position for July 2026. Email vbotel2@uic.edu to apply!
We have ONE open position for July 2026. Email vbotel2@uic.edu to apply!
January 10, 2026 at 2:11 AM
We’re thrilled to welcome outstanding incoming fellows and celebrate our rising second-year fellows! This class brings diverse backgrounds, strong academics, and a shared commitment to excellence in ID.
We have ONE open position for July 2026. Email vbotel2@uic.edu to apply!
We have ONE open position for July 2026. Email vbotel2@uic.edu to apply!
Get to know us! Our Division is highly engaged in national societies, advancing our field though advocacy & volunteerism.
Max Brito MD MPH: Board & VP of IDSA.
Andrew Trotter MD MPH: HIVMA/IDSA HIV Advocacy.
A Mena Lora MD: IDSA ASCOE and PD Workforce Workgroup.
Max Brito MD MPH: Board & VP of IDSA.
Andrew Trotter MD MPH: HIVMA/IDSA HIV Advocacy.
A Mena Lora MD: IDSA ASCOE and PD Workforce Workgroup.
October 22, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Get to know us! Our Division is highly engaged in national societies, advancing our field though advocacy & volunteerism.
Max Brito MD MPH: Board & VP of IDSA.
Andrew Trotter MD MPH: HIVMA/IDSA HIV Advocacy.
A Mena Lora MD: IDSA ASCOE and PD Workforce Workgroup.
Max Brito MD MPH: Board & VP of IDSA.
Andrew Trotter MD MPH: HIVMA/IDSA HIV Advocacy.
A Mena Lora MD: IDSA ASCOE and PD Workforce Workgroup.
Get to know us! Our Division is committed to advancing research on AMR/ASP, at home and abroad. Lior Cohen-Yatziv MD (FY2), presented various mentored projects with Drs Borgetti and Mena Lora. Collaborations with excellent researchers from around the world shown here.
October 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Get to know us! Our Division is committed to advancing research on AMR/ASP, at home and abroad. Lior Cohen-Yatziv MD (FY2), presented various mentored projects with Drs Borgetti and Mena Lora. Collaborations with excellent researchers from around the world shown here.
Get to know us! Our Division is committed to medical education. Alfredo J Mena Lora MD presented a session on AI and LLMs, a project in collaboration with our APDs and chief fellows: Scott Borgetti MD, Ryan Knodle MD, Lior Cohen-Yatziv MD and Habeeb Sanni MD.
October 22, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Get to know us! Our Division is committed to medical education. Alfredo J Mena Lora MD presented a session on AI and LLMs, a project in collaboration with our APDs and chief fellows: Scott Borgetti MD, Ryan Knodle MD, Lior Cohen-Yatziv MD and Habeeb Sanni MD.
Get to know us! Our Division provides high quality evidence-based telemedicine care to incarcerated populations. Drs Patel and Borgetti, in collaboration with our college of pharmacy, presented research at IDWeek. Fellows have the opportunity to rotate in this program and work on mentored research.
October 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Get to know us! Our Division provides high quality evidence-based telemedicine care to incarcerated populations. Drs Patel and Borgetti, in collaboration with our college of pharmacy, presented research at IDWeek. Fellows have the opportunity to rotate in this program and work on mentored research.
Our Division is at #IDWeek2025! Faculty and fellows love coming to IDWeek and other major national conferences to present research, lead sessions, learn, and collaborate.
October 22, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Our Division is at #IDWeek2025! Faculty and fellows love coming to IDWeek and other major national conferences to present research, lead sessions, learn, and collaborate.
Andrew Trotter MD MPH, Associate Professor, captures the spirit of advocacy with clarity and urgency in this new Science Speaks article. Read about what’s at stake and how to speak up for your patients in this great article.
October 15, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Andrew Trotter MD MPH, Associate Professor, captures the spirit of advocacy with clarity and urgency in this new Science Speaks article. Read about what’s at stake and how to speak up for your patients in this great article.
Reposted by IDatUIC
@idatuic.bsky.social: During a national blood culture bottle shortage, UI Health implemented a stewardship intervention that safely ⬇️ blood culture utilization by 60% while maintaining stable sepsis outcomes, demonstrating the value of rapid, multidisciplinary stewardship. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
Lessons learned from a diagnostic stewardship intervention in response to a blood culture bottle supply shock | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Lessons learned from a diagnostic stewardship intervention in response to a blood culture bottle supply shock - Volume 5 Issue 1
doi.org
October 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
@idatuic.bsky.social: During a national blood culture bottle shortage, UI Health implemented a stewardship intervention that safely ⬇️ blood culture utilization by 60% while maintaining stable sepsis outcomes, demonstrating the value of rapid, multidisciplinary stewardship. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
In this manuscript, a diagnostic stewardship intervention helped guide blood culture utilization and costs, while maintaining stable in-hospital sepsis mortality rates.
Led by Lior Cohen-Yatziv, one of our excellent fellows, with Scott Borgetti, Alfredo J Mena Lora, et al.
Bravo Lior!
Led by Lior Cohen-Yatziv, one of our excellent fellows, with Scott Borgetti, Alfredo J Mena Lora, et al.
Bravo Lior!
October 7, 2025 at 11:18 PM
In this manuscript, a diagnostic stewardship intervention helped guide blood culture utilization and costs, while maintaining stable in-hospital sepsis mortality rates.
Led by Lior Cohen-Yatziv, one of our excellent fellows, with Scott Borgetti, Alfredo J Mena Lora, et al.
Bravo Lior!
Led by Lior Cohen-Yatziv, one of our excellent fellows, with Scott Borgetti, Alfredo J Mena Lora, et al.
Bravo Lior!
Alfredo J. Mena Lora, MD, Assistant Professor and Fellowship PD, spoke with Univision about the latest IDPH vaccine recommendations for respiratory viruses and how patients can navigate the differences between IDPH and ACIP vaccine recommendations.
September 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Alfredo J. Mena Lora, MD, Assistant Professor and Fellowship PD, spoke with Univision about the latest IDPH vaccine recommendations for respiratory viruses and how patients can navigate the differences between IDPH and ACIP vaccine recommendations.
Bloodstream infections caused by Candida are serious nosocomial complications. In this manuscript, Alfredo J Mena Lora collaborated with partners in the Dominican Republic to describe 5 years of candidemia, including risk factors, resistance and outcomes. @uicdom.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Bloodstream infections caused by Candida are serious nosocomial complications. In this manuscript, Alfredo J Mena Lora collaborated with partners in the Dominican Republic to describe 5 years of candidemia, including risk factors, resistance and outcomes. @uicdom.bsky.social
Our Division and Department have a strong commitment to global health. This week, faculty & residents from OB/GYN, ER, Pediatrics, Heme/Onc joined Dr Stockton Mayer and colleagues in Jalapa, Guatemala for a regional medical conference on Cervical Cancer & Metabolic Syndrome. @uicdom.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Our Division and Department have a strong commitment to global health. This week, faculty & residents from OB/GYN, ER, Pediatrics, Heme/Onc joined Dr Stockton Mayer and colleagues in Jalapa, Guatemala for a regional medical conference on Cervical Cancer & Metabolic Syndrome. @uicdom.bsky.social
Meet our Faculty! Dr. Andrew Trotter trained at UIHealth & Tufts. He is Visiting Professor in Nepal
🦠Interests within ID: HIV, PrEP, STIs, Global Health
✨ Outside ID: Hiking, Travel, Storm spotter
🍽️ Restaurant Recs: Tryzub, Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings, Siri
🏙️ Chicago faves: Horner Park, kayaking
🦠Interests within ID: HIV, PrEP, STIs, Global Health
✨ Outside ID: Hiking, Travel, Storm spotter
🍽️ Restaurant Recs: Tryzub, Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings, Siri
🏙️ Chicago faves: Horner Park, kayaking
September 4, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Meet our Faculty! Dr. Andrew Trotter trained at UIHealth & Tufts. He is Visiting Professor in Nepal
🦠Interests within ID: HIV, PrEP, STIs, Global Health
✨ Outside ID: Hiking, Travel, Storm spotter
🍽️ Restaurant Recs: Tryzub, Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings, Siri
🏙️ Chicago faves: Horner Park, kayaking
🦠Interests within ID: HIV, PrEP, STIs, Global Health
✨ Outside ID: Hiking, Travel, Storm spotter
🍽️ Restaurant Recs: Tryzub, Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings, Siri
🏙️ Chicago faves: Horner Park, kayaking
Antimicrobial resistance is a growing global threat. Our Division works with colleagues abroad to help describe efforts and opportunities to strengthen stewardship in Latin America. In this manuscript, Alfredo J Mena Lora MD et al describe CDC Core Elements in the DR. @uicdom.bsky.social
August 29, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Antimicrobial resistance is a growing global threat. Our Division works with colleagues abroad to help describe efforts and opportunities to strengthen stewardship in Latin America. In this manuscript, Alfredo J Mena Lora MD et al describe CDC Core Elements in the DR. @uicdom.bsky.social
Antimicrobial resistance is a growing global. Our Division worked with colleagues from abroad to help describe opportunities to strengthen stewardship in Latin America. In this manuscript, Alfredo J Mena Lora MD, and colleagues describe CDC Core Elements in the DR. @uicdom.bsky.social
August 29, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Antimicrobial resistance is a growing global. Our Division worked with colleagues from abroad to help describe opportunities to strengthen stewardship in Latin America. In this manuscript, Alfredo J Mena Lora MD, and colleagues describe CDC Core Elements in the DR. @uicdom.bsky.social
Alfredo J. Mena Lora MD, Assistant Professor and Fellowship PD, spoke with Univision about the newly approved at-home nasal influenza vaccine—a milestone that could make flu protection more accessible and convenient for families everywhere. @uicdom.bsky.social
August 27, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Alfredo J. Mena Lora MD, Assistant Professor and Fellowship PD, spoke with Univision about the newly approved at-home nasal influenza vaccine—a milestone that could make flu protection more accessible and convenient for families everywhere. @uicdom.bsky.social
Meet our Faculty! Dr Stockton Mayer DO, interim division chief, trained at UIHealth for residency and fellowship.
🦠Interests within ID: global health, HCV, outbreak prep
✨ Outside ID: Coaching, triathlons, surfing
🍽️ Restaurant Recs: Lula’s Cafe
🏙️ Chicago Recs: Edgewarer Caste FC (pictured)
🦠Interests within ID: global health, HCV, outbreak prep
✨ Outside ID: Coaching, triathlons, surfing
🍽️ Restaurant Recs: Lula’s Cafe
🏙️ Chicago Recs: Edgewarer Caste FC (pictured)
August 26, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Meet our Faculty! Dr Stockton Mayer DO, interim division chief, trained at UIHealth for residency and fellowship.
🦠Interests within ID: global health, HCV, outbreak prep
✨ Outside ID: Coaching, triathlons, surfing
🍽️ Restaurant Recs: Lula’s Cafe
🏙️ Chicago Recs: Edgewarer Caste FC (pictured)
🦠Interests within ID: global health, HCV, outbreak prep
✨ Outside ID: Coaching, triathlons, surfing
🍽️ Restaurant Recs: Lula’s Cafe
🏙️ Chicago Recs: Edgewarer Caste FC (pictured)
Meet our fellows! Dr. Asbah Rahman MD has an interest in Transplant ID and Zoonotic diseases
✨ Outside ID: Rock climbing, squash, chess and cycling
🥞 Fave restaurants: Giordanos
🚤 Chicago favorites: Cycling on the lakeshore
✨ Outside ID: Rock climbing, squash, chess and cycling
🥞 Fave restaurants: Giordanos
🚤 Chicago favorites: Cycling on the lakeshore
August 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Meet our fellows! Dr. Asbah Rahman MD has an interest in Transplant ID and Zoonotic diseases
✨ Outside ID: Rock climbing, squash, chess and cycling
🥞 Fave restaurants: Giordanos
🚤 Chicago favorites: Cycling on the lakeshore
✨ Outside ID: Rock climbing, squash, chess and cycling
🥞 Fave restaurants: Giordanos
🚤 Chicago favorites: Cycling on the lakeshore
Meet our fellows! Dr. Lior Cohen Yatziv MD has an interest in CNS infections & Transplant ID
✨ Outside ID: cycling, hiking, chess
🥞 Fave restaurants: Beatrix (breakfast), Psistaria Greek Taverna
🚤 Chicago favorites: Watertaxi to Chinatown & Saturday Green City Market in Lincoln Park
✨ Outside ID: cycling, hiking, chess
🥞 Fave restaurants: Beatrix (breakfast), Psistaria Greek Taverna
🚤 Chicago favorites: Watertaxi to Chinatown & Saturday Green City Market in Lincoln Park
August 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Meet our fellows! Dr. Lior Cohen Yatziv MD has an interest in CNS infections & Transplant ID
✨ Outside ID: cycling, hiking, chess
🥞 Fave restaurants: Beatrix (breakfast), Psistaria Greek Taverna
🚤 Chicago favorites: Watertaxi to Chinatown & Saturday Green City Market in Lincoln Park
✨ Outside ID: cycling, hiking, chess
🥞 Fave restaurants: Beatrix (breakfast), Psistaria Greek Taverna
🚤 Chicago favorites: Watertaxi to Chinatown & Saturday Green City Market in Lincoln Park
Meet our Faculty! Dr. Jesica Herrick trained at UIHealth & NIH.
🦠Interests within ID: Tropical med, parasitology, including Loa loa, diagnostics and neurocysticercosis.
✨ Outside ID: Traveling & reading
🍽️ Restaurant Recs: Pequod’s, Lou Malnati’s, Sweet Maple Cafe
🏙️ Chicago Recs: Chicago river tours
🦠Interests within ID: Tropical med, parasitology, including Loa loa, diagnostics and neurocysticercosis.
✨ Outside ID: Traveling & reading
🍽️ Restaurant Recs: Pequod’s, Lou Malnati’s, Sweet Maple Cafe
🏙️ Chicago Recs: Chicago river tours
August 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Meet our Faculty! Dr. Jesica Herrick trained at UIHealth & NIH.
🦠Interests within ID: Tropical med, parasitology, including Loa loa, diagnostics and neurocysticercosis.
✨ Outside ID: Traveling & reading
🍽️ Restaurant Recs: Pequod’s, Lou Malnati’s, Sweet Maple Cafe
🏙️ Chicago Recs: Chicago river tours
🦠Interests within ID: Tropical med, parasitology, including Loa loa, diagnostics and neurocysticercosis.
✨ Outside ID: Traveling & reading
🍽️ Restaurant Recs: Pequod’s, Lou Malnati’s, Sweet Maple Cafe
🏙️ Chicago Recs: Chicago river tours
Get to know our graduates! Hear from Dr. Ben Ladner about his experience in our Infectious Diseases Fellowship. Dr Ladner completed residency and fellowship at UIC and is now an Assistant Professor at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
August 8, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Get to know our graduates! Hear from Dr. Ben Ladner about his experience in our Infectious Diseases Fellowship. Dr Ladner completed residency and fellowship at UIC and is now an Assistant Professor at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Get to know our graduates! Hear from Dr. Sam Peterson about her experience in our Infectious Diseases Fellowship — training, mentorship, and why he chose us.
August 6, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Get to know our graduates! Hear from Dr. Sam Peterson about her experience in our Infectious Diseases Fellowship — training, mentorship, and why he chose us.
Welcome, new fellows and faculty, to the UIC family!
August 1, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Welcome, new fellows and faculty, to the UIC family!
Alfredo J Mena Lora MD, Assistant Professor and Fellowship PD, was interviewed by CBS News to discuss rising Tick-Borne infections and preventative measures this summer.
July 31, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Alfredo J Mena Lora MD, Assistant Professor and Fellowship PD, was interviewed by CBS News to discuss rising Tick-Borne infections and preventative measures this summer.
Our faculty, Max Brito MD FIDSA, Professor of Medicine and Chief of ID at the JBVA, has been named to the IDSA presidential track, a prestigious 4-year leadership role that includes VP President, President-Elect, President, and Immediate Past President. Bravo!
July 15, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Our faculty, Max Brito MD FIDSA, Professor of Medicine and Chief of ID at the JBVA, has been named to the IDSA presidential track, a prestigious 4-year leadership role that includes VP President, President-Elect, President, and Immediate Past President. Bravo!