Thank you for your interest in our UC Davis Infectious Diseases Fellowship.
We are proud to say the Department of Infectious Disease's has been a key area of investigation since the founding of UC Davis Health. Our founding chief, Paul Hoeprich, M.D. wrote the first comprehensive textbook on Infectious Diseases.
In the late 1980s and the 1990s, UC Davis scientists, including faculty from the Division of Infectious Diseases, played important roles in understanding HIV infection, AIDS, and other retro-viral infections by identifying simian and feline immunodeficiency viruses.
Our faculty, along with others at UC Davis, advanced knowledge of the natural history of both the AIDS viruses, including mechanisms of cross-species transmission and the role of the immune systems in fighting these viruses.
Our current division chief, Dr. Stuart Cohen, is a leading expert in the pathogenesis and epidemiology of Clostridium difficile disease, and the first-author of the current IDSA C. difficile guidelines. Former program director, Dr. George Thompson, is the second-author of the 2016 IDSA Aspergillosis guidelines, and the 2020 Endemic Mycoses guidelines.
Please consider applying for our program, as there are many excellent specialty training programs that boast dedicated faculty & residents along with advanced clinical care systems. Not only is UC Davis a great program, but it is also a great place to live – (Take a glance at our Sacramento Campus!)
While we are proud of our program’s unique accomplishments, the number one reason to come here is the people. We have a wonderful group of fellows, an incredible group of distinguished faculty, and supportive, friendly administrators and staff who all strive to help you make the most out of fellowship training.
Natascha Tuznik, D.O. | Kimrey Van Perre, M.D.
Program Directors, Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program
Class of 2027 |
Camille Sophie Ezran, M.D. Residency: University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry |
Conor Kelly, D.O. Residency: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine |
Mariam Raheem, D.O. Residency: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine |
Class of 2026 |
Soubhi Alhayek M.D. Residency: White River Health |
Matt Gosen M.D. Residency: University of Nevada, Reno |
Arena Shafeque MBBS Residency: San Joaquin General Hospital |
Tatsiana Savenka M.D. Residency: University of Arkansas for the Medical Sciences |
Class of 2025 | |
Manogjna Prasad MBBS | Residency: New York Medical College at Saint Michael's |
Sarah Semon M.D. | Residency: Brandon Regional Hospital |
Class of 2024 | |
Malik Darwish M.D. | UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA |
Laya Reddy M.D. | Scripps Health San Diego, CA |
Gerald Hutfles D.O. | Kaiser Permanente Portland, OR |
Class of 2023 | |
Aishan Shi M.D. | Banner University of Arizona Tucson |
Kimrey Van Perre M.D. | UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA |
War War Ko M.D. | CSC Health Center in Alhambra, CA |
Class of 2022 | |
Gauri Barlingay, M.B.B.S | Banner Desert, Mesa, AZ |
Derek Bays, M.D. | UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA *UC Davis Medical Center Fellow of the Year Award Winner |
Minh-Vu Hoang Nguyen, M.D., M,Sc, | National Jewish Health, Denver, CO *UC Davis Department of Internal Medicine Trainee Research Award (Fellow, 2020) |
Class of 2021 | |
Kaitlyn Hardin, M.D. | UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA |
Class of 2020 | |
Archana Reddy, M.D. | UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA |
Janet Yang, M.D. | Sacramento VA Medical Center, Mather, CA |
Class of 2019 | |
Melony Chakrabarty, M.D. | UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA |
Anne Spichler Moffarah, M.D. | Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT |
Class of 2018 | |
Nathaniel DeFelice, M.D. | Sutter Health, Roseville, CA |
Bruce Weng, D.O. | Riverside University Health System Medical Center, Moreno Valley, CA *UC Davis Medical Center Fellow of the Year Award Winner |
Class of 2017 | |
Jillian Ahrens, M.D. | Clinical Team Lead for Nurx, A Telehealth Company |
Rie Ueno, M.D. | Merck Inc., Tokyo, Japan |
Class of 2016 | |
Ethan Stewart, M.D. | Kaiser, San Diego, CA |
Sarah Waldman, M.D. | UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA |
Class of 2015 | |
Priya Nand, M.D. | Dignity Health, Stockton, CA |
Meryl Twarog Perez, M.D. | Pulmonary Medical Associates, Sacramento, CA |
Class of 2014 | |
Matthew Eldridge, M.D. | Kaiser, South Sacramento, CA |
Lenora Lee, M.D. | Kaiser, Sacramento, CA |
Class of 2013 | |
Sanaz Abderrahmane, M.D. | Mercy Medical Group, Sacramento, CA |
Bhavna Malik, M.D. | Sutter Health, Walnut Creek, CA |
Class of 2012 | |
Sharon Wang, D.O. | Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Colton, CA |
Shiv Sudhakar, M.D. | Palo Alto VA Medical Center, Menlo Park, CA |
Class of 2011 | |
Jevon Tang, M.D. | Washington Hospital, Fremont, CA |
Eric Shigeno, M.D. | St. Joseph Health Mission Hospital, Mission Viejo, CA |
Class of 2010 | |
Jennifer Brown, M.D. | UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA |
Phillip Cole, M.D. | Amplyx Pharmaceuticals, San Diego, CA |
Class of 2009 | |
Erin Hsu, M.D. | Sutter Health, San Francisco, CA |
Robert Eison, M.D. | Colorado Infectious Diseases, Denver, CO |
*100% Board Pass rate over the last 10 years
Course Description:
Patients ill with infectious diseases, including AIDS, will be evaluated and presented at rounds and case conferences. Instruction in clinical microbiology and the proper use of the laboratory will be provided.
Common Problems/Diseases Encountered:
Common areas of disease encountered would be General Infectious Diseases and HIV/AIDS. Other areas of service would be consulting with Orthopedics and Trauma on Bone Infections; Neurosurgery for Meningitis; Hematology/Oncology on Neutropenic Patients; and Antibiotic Stewardship for all services.
Common Procedures Performed / Observed:
Procedures are not performed with this consult service. For all services, student will be on the antibiotic stewardship rotation.
Comments:
Students may elect to do a 4 week rotation if space allows. Additional didactic sessions are available during weekly Journal Club and Case Conference. Students are allowed 1 absence for interviews and/or personal reasons.