Brian Schwartz

Brian Schwartz, MD is a Professor and Associate Chair of Education in the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He specializes in infectious diseases, particularly in immunocompromised patients such as organ transplant recipients. His roles include directing UCSF's infectious diseases clinics and serving as former Program Director of the Infectious Diseases Fellowship. He is a prominent medical educator, holding leadership positions in organizations like the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the National Board of Medical Examiners.

Education:

• MD: Rush Medical College (2001)
• Internal Medicine Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital (2004)
• Infectious Diseases Fellowship: UCSF (2008)

Research Interests: His work focuses on Staphylococcus aureus infections, antibiotic resistance mechanisms, tropical medicine, and latent tuberculosis. He also explores educational innovations in medical training, particularly antimicrobial stewardship and case-tracking methodologies.

Awards:

• Henry J. Kaiser Award for Excellence in Classroom Teaching (2019)
• Gold-Headed Cane Endowed Teaching Chair (2014–2019)
• Member, Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators (2012)

Advising & Grants: Dr. Schwartz has mentored numerous trainees and contributed to curricular development in antimicrobial stewardship and medical education. His research has been supported by grants focusing on infectious disease epidemiology and clinical outcomes in immunocompromised populations.

Labs/Teams: He collaborates with the UCSF Division of Infectious Diseases and the DiCAYA Network for diabetes research utilizing electronic health records. His work integrates clinical care with educational initiatives to improve patient outcomes and trainee readiness.