David Ingram

Dr. David Ingram is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases at the Penn State College of Medicine. He serves as the Associate Program Director for the Infectious Diseases Fellowship program. His research focuses on tick-borne diseases (e.g., babesiosis and anaplasmosis) and medical education, particularly leveraging social media for teaching. Clinically, he specializes in general infectious diseases and inpatient consultations.

Education:

• DO: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (2014)
• Residency: Indiana University School of Medicine (2014–2017)
• Chief Resident: Indiana University School of Medicine (2017–2018)
• Fellowship: Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (2018–2020)

Research Interests: Dr. Ingram leads a multi-site study on immune responses in acute babesiosis. His work emphasizes clinical outcomes, epidemiology, and treatment protocols for tick-borne infections.

Awards:

• Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2023)
• Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2024)

Labs/Teams: Principal Investigator for studies on babesiosis immune responses and tick-borne disease trends in Pennsylvania.