Changing Course: A Doctor’s Journey from Family Medicine to Infectious Diseases

Let's Talk ID

Let's Talk ID
Changing Course: A Doctor’s Journey from Family Medicine to Infectious Diseases
Apr 26, 2025
Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)

Infectious diseases fellow Sam Peterson, MD, shares her unique journey to ID with Buddy Creech, MD, MPH, FPIDS. The two explore the power of mentorship, the value of storytelling, and what it takes to inspire the next generation of ID specialists. 

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