Michael O Frank

Michael O Frank, MD, is a Professor and Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). He serves as Vice Chair for Education in the Department of Medicine and oversees the HIV care and research program. Dr. Frank has held leadership roles including Internal Medicine Residency Program Director (2004-2017) and is actively involved in clinical trials for HIV management strategies.

• Education: Medical Degree from University of Wisconsin Medical School (1988); Residency and Fellowship at University of Virginia Medical Center (1988-1991, 1991-1994).

Dr. Frank’s research focuses on HIV infection management, antiretroviral therapy, and immunologic interventions. He leads clinical trials exploring novel antiviral strategies and contributes to medical education reform through publications on fellowship recruitment and resident assessment.

Recent publications highlight his work on SARS-CoV-2/HIV coinfection, cytokine release syndrome in transplantation, and standardization of medical training programs. His research spans infectious disease clinical trials, immunology, and educational evaluation.

• Scientific Awards: Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP); Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society (FIDSA).

Dr. Frank has directed the MCW HIV program since 1999 and contributed to national initiatives like the AAIM White Paper on fellowship start dates. He holds board certifications in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease, with clinical expertise in infections in immunocompromised patients.