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David P. Calfee, M.D., M.S.

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About David P. Calfee, M.D., M.S.

Personal Statement

Dr. David Calfee received a BA in Biology from West Virginia University.  He also received his medical degree from West Virginia University.  He then completed a residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Infectious Diseases at the University of Virginia. He received an MS in Health Evaluation Sciences (Epidemiology) from the University of Virginia. During fellowship, Dr. Calfee received additional training in healthcare epidemiology and infection control.  He currently serves as the Chief Hospital Epidemiologist for NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. His research interests are in the areas of healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial resistance.

Honors and Awards

Deputy Editor, Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 2002-2007

Editorial Advisory Board, Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 2007-present

Chair, Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Committee, Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), 2006-2008.

Fellow, Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), 2012

Fellow, Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), 2012

Infection Prevention Champion Award, Greater New York Chapter of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), December 2012

Board Certifications
American Board of Genetic Counseling
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
Clinical Expertise
Healthcare-Associated Infection
Languages
English
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Education 
  • M.S.
    University of Virginia
    2000
  • M.D.
    West Virginia University School of Medicine
    1995
  • B.A.
    West Virginia University
    1991
Appointments 
  • Attending Physician
    NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Professor of Medicine
    Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
  • Professor of Population Health Sciences
    Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University

News & Media

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October 13, 2020
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September 17, 2020
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