The Infectious Diseases: Insights of Two Specialists podcast was launched in July 2021 by Dr Callum Mutch and Dr Jame McCrae
Co-hosts:
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Dr Callum Mutch is a consultant in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases based in Scotland. He has an interest in Medical Education, having undertaken a Medical Education Fellowship and completed a Masters in Medical Education in 2023 through the University of Edinburgh.
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Dr Jame McCrae is a consultant in Infectious Diseases and Clinical Pharmacoloy based in Scotland. He has an interest in pharmacokinetics and the optimal use of antimicrobials. He has a PhD in Immunology & Infectious Disease.
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Mycology correspondent:
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Dr Alyssa Hudson is a consultant in Medical Microbiology based in Devon, England. She has a Masters in Medical Mycology and is the Junior Clinical Representative for the British Society of Medical Mycology
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The ID:IOTS podcast aims to tell you everything you need to know to diagnose and treat infections. Aimed at doctors and clinical staff working in the UK.
The ID:IOTS podcast is supported financially by the British Infection Association (BIA) to cover running costs such as software subscriptions. The podcast has also received financial support from the British Society of Medical Mycology (BSMM) to support the fungal episodes. Donations through the BuyMeACoffee site are used to pay for running costs.
The podcast is a Free Open Access Medical EDucation (FOAM-MED) resource. The hosts take no financial benefit from the podcast.
Episodes produced with commercial entities (such as Biomerieux) involve receipt of honoria; these are donated in full to charitable causes.