Specialist Infectious DiseasesSpecialist Infectious Diseases

REF 1842216

04.07.2025 | Dubai | full time

Description: Reviewing a patients medical data, including records, X-rays and laboratory reports.
Performing a physical examination, depending on the type of problem.
Developing and implementing infection control plans, protocols and policies.
Monitoring and analyzing trends in the incidence and prevalence of infectious diseases.
Providing consultation on the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.
Participating in public health activities related to infectious disease prevention.
Contributing to research efforts, participating in the treatment of infectious illnesses and diagnosing patients who are exhibiting worrisome symptoms.
Dealing with infectious microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa and fungi.
Combining both clinical and laboratory practice.

Requirements: This specialty requires a four year degree and as well as four years of medical school and three years of training as an internist. You will need to be licensed to practice as a physician in the state in which you are working, and also stay current with continuing education requirements. Further, the position of clinical infectious disease specialist requires that you also receive at least three years of training specifically in infectious diseases and pass the AMA certification for becoming a specialist.

As many drug resistant infections are becoming more prevalent, the demand for clinical infectious disease specialists is steadily growing. The projected increase in jobs in this area is estimated at about 12% over the next ten years. For such a specific area of public health, that is considered an above average increase, and with the educational requirements, there is concern that not enough applicants will be available in the coming years.