Division Head
Joel Chua, MD,
Interim Division Chief
Associate Professor, Department of Medicine
The Division of Infectious Diseases has a long and proud history at the University of Maryland School of Medicine of making great strides in discovering ways to prevent and combat infectious diseases.
The ID Division excels in providing care for patients with HIV infection, as well as treating infections in individuals with cancer, those who have undergone surgery, and transplant recipients.
Many of our Infectious Disease faculty work in the Institute of Human Virology (IHV), a world-class center of excellence focusing on chronic viral diseases and virally linked cancers.
Research
IHV scientists and researchers are pioneering innovative approaches in the battle against HIV and AIDS, the deadliest pandemic in modern medical history. It is the first research institute in the U.S. to integrate basic science, population studies, and clinical trials in the pursuit of developing new vaccines and treatments.
Education & Training
Our program offers an array of educational opportunities. Our faculty are committed to provide research and clinical training.
- Infectious Disease Fellowship Program
- Graduate Education
- Postdoctoral Fellowships
- Ciheb Workforce Development
- MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center
Patient Care
The IHV provides care to around 5,000 patients across four ambulatory practices in the Baltimore area. It specializes in the treatment of HIV/AIDS and other chronic viral infections, including Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, and Human Papillomavirus (HPV).