Charting a Path in ID Critical Care
From Let's Talk ID by Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)
December 13, 2025 · 15 min
About this episode
The episode features a discussion on the unique career path of a double-boarded physician in infectious disease and critical care.
Paul Sax, MD, FIDSA, sits down with infectious disease and critical care physician, Matthew Brigmon, MD, of the University of Texas at San Antonio, to explore his unique path as a double-boarded physician. They discuss the challenges and rewards of combining the two specialties and share guidance for trainees interested in forging a career in ID Critical Care.
People in this episode
Host: Paul Sax, MD, FIDSA
Guest: Matthew Brigmon, MD
Topics covered
- infectious disease
- critical care
- medical training
- physician career paths
- double-boarded specialties
Keywords
- infectious disease
- critical care
- medical training
- physician career
- double-boarded
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of Texas at San Antonio
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