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.
