Brian S. Schwartz, M.D.
Contributing Editor
- Professor and Vice Chair of Clinical Services, University of California San Francisco (2008-Present)
- Program Director for the Infectious Diseases Fellowship, University of California San Francisco (2013-Present)
- Contributing Editor – Sanford Guide (2012-Present)
Areas of Special Interest
- Infections in Non-HIV Immunocompromised Hosts
Professional Recognition & Appointments
- Gold-Headed Cane Endowed Teaching Chair in Internal Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) (2014-2019)
- Member of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)
- Chair, Microbiology and Immunology Writing Committee for the National Board of Medical Examiners (2017-2019)
- Member of the American Society of Transplantation and Microbiology and Immunology Item Writing Committee for the National Board of Medical Examiners
- Elected member of the Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators
Publication Highlights
36 articles in peer reviewed journals including:
- A Comprehensive Survey of Pre-Clinical Microbiology Curricula Among United States Medical Schools. Clinical Infectious Diseases – April 2016
- Immunocompromised Travelers: Demographic Characteristics, Travel Destinations, and Pretravel Health Care from the U.S. Global TravEpiNet Consortium. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene – Aug 2015
- Create Allies, IDSA Stewardship Commitments Should Prioritize Health Professions Learners. Clinical Infectious Diseases – July 2015
- An interdisciplinary neuroinfectious diseases clinic to improve patient care and training. Neurology – January 2015
- Non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections following cosmetic laser procedures: a case report and review of the literature. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology – January 2015
Education
- University of Michigan (BS)
- Rush Medical College (Medical School)
- Massachusetts General Hospital (Residency)
- University of California San Francisco (Fellowship – Infectious Disease)