2023 UCSF Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice (Audios + Syllabus)

Overview

2023 UCSF Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice (Audios + Syllabus) is a comprehensive on-demand course presented by the Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine. This course reviews clinically relevant infectious diseases topics frequently encountered in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including updated guidance on COVID-19.

On-demand infectious diseases education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Format: 29 Audio recordings + 25 PDFs
Total size: 2.4 GB

Content

This course provides an in-depth review of infectious diseases with a focus on practical clinical application. It covers diagnosis, management, and treatment of common and less common infections relevant to inpatient and outpatient care.

• Clinical features, epidemiology, diagnostics, treatment, vaccines, and infection control of COVID-19
• Management of skin and soft tissue infections, respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, gastrointestinal infections, endocarditis, staphylococcal infections, nosocomial infections, sexually transmitted infections, and central nervous system infections
• Diagnosis and treatment of infections in immunocompromised patients and infections related to travel
• Use and appropriate prescribing of antimicrobial agents for bacterial, viral, and fungal infections
• Principles and application of antimicrobial stewardship in clinical practice

Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Describe key aspects of COVID-19 including epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnostics, treatment options, vaccination, and infection control measures
• Apply evidence-based approaches to diagnose, manage, and treat a broad spectrum of infections encountered in clinical practice
• Integrate COVID-19 management strategies into their clinical workflow
• Identify and manage less frequent infections such as those seen in immunocompromised hosts and travel-associated infections
• Utilize antimicrobial agents effectively with an understanding of their appropriate use for prevention and treatment
• Implement fundamental antimicrobial stewardship practices in both inpatient and outpatient settings

Speakers

This course is presented by experts from the Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine.

Target Audience

This course is designed for primary care physicians, family physicians, general practitioners, hospitalists, internists, nurse practitioners, pediatricians, clinical pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals involved in diagnosing, managing, or treating infectious diseases in inpatient or outpatient settings.

Why This Topic Matters

2023 UCSF Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice (Audios + Syllabus) addresses key infectious diseases topics relevant to practitioners across multiple specialties, including internal medicine, family medicine, and pediatrics. Given the evolving landscape of infectious diseases, including COVID-19, staying current with clinical practice is essential for optimal patient care.

This course, available through MedHub Central, supports clinicians in strengthening their infectious diseases knowledge and clinical skills to improve patient management and antimicrobial stewardship in both inpatient and outpatient environments.