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Margaret Fikrig, MD, is an Associate Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in HIV/AIDS and related conditions like HIV-associated myopathy, dementia, and neuropathy. She has held roles in the Yale HIV/AIDS Program and served as part-time clinician at the City of New Haven STD clinic. Her clinical practice integrates comprehensive care for HIV patients, addressing both infectious disease management and general internal medicine needs.
Education & Training:
- Bachelor of Science, Biology, Davidson College (1981)
- MD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1985)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Yale University School of Medicine (1992)
Research & Clinical Focus: Her work emphasizes HIV/AIDS care, particularly in marginalized communities, and she has contributed to understanding HIV-associated neurological complications. She developed an educational program for infectious disease fellows focusing on HIV care, recognized by the Stephen Huot Award for Dedication and Excellence (2021).
Publications: Her research includes case studies on vancomycin-resistant enterococci in peritoneal dialysis patients and nosocomial infections. She has collaborated with clinicians like Alan S. Kliger and Fred Finkelstein on these studies.
Awards:
- Stephen Huot Award for Dedication and Excellence (2021)
Professional Contributions: She co-chaired YSM's Ryan White HIV/AIDS funding quality management team and served as secretary/editor for the Connecticut Infectious Diseases Society. Her retirement in June 2025 marks over 14 years in the Yale HIV/AIDS Program, where she built strong patient relationships and mentored trainees.