Introduction Message

Infectious Diseases is a specialty focusing on the treatment and prevention of infection in the immunocompetent and immunocompromised host. As well as promoting the health of communities and populations through the implementation of evidence-based public health interventions. Through the 3-year Residency Programme, residents are trained to deliver expert advice and treatment in the management of a wide range of infections across a variety of patient populations.

Consultations – Thrilling Variety From bread and butter ID conditions to atypical and unusual infections

Outbreak and Emerging Infectious Diseases – Living life on the Front Line Serving the country during times of outbreak and pandemics

Infection Control – The Detectives Preventing the spread of nosocomial infections

Antibiotic Stewardship – The Guardians Optimising antibiotic usage

HIV Medicine – Make a Difference Enabling HIV patients on treatment to lead fulfilling lives

Travel and Tropical Medicine – World Travellers Vaccinations and tropical infections

Outpatient Antibiotic Therapy – Home Early for Dinner Intravenous antibiotics given at home or in the outpatient clinic

Research and Public Health – Pushing the Boundaries Ample opportunities for research during training

Unparalleled Flexibility – The Sky is the Limit Easily bored? Switch gears in your career and mix it up: Hospital medicine, outpatient clinics, public health, outbreak investigation, infection control, antibiotic stewardship, research, travel medicine, tropical medicine, OPAT, medical education, healthcare administration.