Jill Foster

Jill Foster, MD, is a Professor in the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the University of Minnesota Medical School and a pediatric infectious diseases physician with M Health Fairview. She serves as Assistant Dean of Pipelines and Pathways for the Office of Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) and co-leads the University's COVID Community Taskforce.

Her research focuses on the prevention and treatment of viral diseases, public health mobilization for prevention/screening, and advancing health equity through clinical and educational initiatives. She has held leadership roles in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

• US News and World Report and Philadelphia Magazine 'Top Doctors' (2001, 2011-2013)
• William Likoff Award for Clinical Excellence (2005)
• Philadelphia Magazine 'Top Doctors for Kids' (2000)

Foster works at the intersection of pediatric infectious diseases, health system innovation, and medical education reform. Her clinical practice with M Health Fairview integrates with her administrative responsibilities in the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.