Latest Podcasts

Hansen’s Disease/Leprosy

By Beata Casanas, MD

November 6th, 2026

Dr. Beata Casañas, Professor of Medicine at the Morsani College of Medicine, discusses leprosy, or Hansen’s disease, one of the earliest recorded diseases that is still affecting people in the modern era of medicine. Dr. Casañas begins by discussing the history of of leprosy, from its origins in ancient history, to the discovery of the M. leprae bacillus, to the modern era of treatment. Next, she discusses the current epidemiology of Hansen’s, including the hotspot’s worldwide and the populations and groups most often affected. Moving on, the pathophysiology of the disease is discussed, followed by classification schedules, diagnosis, and treatment, which can have important side effects. Lastly, Dr. Casañas discusses national resources for assisting the clinician with management, including the National Hansen’s Disease Program.

PrEP for the Prevention of HIV Infection

By Lauren Rybolt, DO

October 30th, 2026

Dr Lauren Rybolt, Assistant Professor of Medicine, of the USF Division of Infectious Diseases, Morsani College of Medicine, discusses the latest updates in pre-exposure prophylaxis for the prevention of HIV Infection in susceptible at risk individuals. Dr. Rybolt begins by discussing the at risk population, and who best qualifies for PrEP. She then goes on to discuss the available options for therapy, including daily oral and injectable options. Finally, testing and management interventions to help boost compliance with therapy are reviewed.

Anal Cancer Screening Implementation

By Patrick Danaher, MD

October 19th, 2026

Dr. Patrick Danaher, Professor of Medicine at the Morsani College of Medicine, discusses how to set up an anal cytology screening program for high risk patients for an outpatient clinic. Dr. Danaher begins by discussing the epidemiology and pathophysiology of rectal dysplasia. He then shares clinical trial data on the benefits of this screening program. Rectal cancer screening guidelines are next presented. Dr. Danaher then goes over the steps necessary to collect rectal cytology, and also presents several clinically relevant case studies to help the listener absorb the information presented.

HIV in Older Patients

By Todd Wills, MD

October 9th, 2026

Dr. Todd Wills, Professor of Medicine with the Morsani College of Medicine at the University of South Florida, reviews the unique complications and issues that can occur in the elderly HIV patient. Dr. Wills begins by reviewing the epidemiology of HIV by age group, including the fact that the HIV positive population is growing older with time. Dr. Wills also discusses issues regarding polypharmacy and medication tolerability in the older patient. Next, the speaker relates how the high prevalence of chronic diseases affect the HIV positive patient’s prognosis. HIV positive elderly patients can suffer not just from frailty, but from cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and cancer. Dementia can also affect an elderly HIV paitent’s overall wellness and compliance with antiviral therapy. Dr. Wills also covers the assessment of bone density in elderly HIV positive patients. Lastly, Dr. Wills discusses HIV positive patient life expectancy in the modern age of antiretroviral therapy. The lecture is updated for 2026.

Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria: The Undiscovered Country

By Anthony Cannella, MD

September 15th, 2026

Dr. Anthony Cannella, Director of the Non-Tuberculous Mycobacerial clinic at Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, provides an overview of the management of AFB infections in both immunocompromised and non-immunocompromised patients. Topics discussed include the epidemiology of NTM infections, environmental risk factors, the immunological basis of infection, risk factors, clinical presentation, and treatment options. Treatment topics include traditional and newer treatment options, the use of aminoglycosides, clofazamine, dual beta-lactam therapy, and the oxazolidinones.

Immunizations in HIV Care

By Shylah Moore-Pardo, MD

September 3rd, 2026

Dr. Shylah Moore-Pardo, Assistant Professor with the Division of Infectious Diseases and International Medicine, reviews the basics regarding vaccinations in the HIV-positive population. Dr. Pardo first reviews routine immunizations, such as Influenza, Tetanus, and COVID-19. She then covers risk specific vaccines, such as shots for Hepatitis B and C, meningococcus, and Mpox. Next, Dr. Pardo discusses routine vaccines indicated based upon one’s age, including Shingles, HPV, and pneumococcus. She then reviews non-routine vaccines given as indicated (Rabies, Men-B, Travel vaccines, etc.).

The Basics of Antimicrobial Dosing

By Kristen Greene, BS, Pharm.D, BCPS

August 28th, 2026

Kristen Greene, Nicholas Piccicacco, and Mel O’Neal, ID Clinical Pharmacists at Tampa General Hospital, present an overview of antimicrobial dosing strategies to optimize efficacy and effectiveness of these therapies. Topics covered include pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, vancomycin dosing, the importance of drug binding, dosing in renal insufficiency, and Beta-lactam allergies.

What To Do With a Positive Blood Culture

By Richard L. Oehler, MD

August 10th, 2026

Dr. Richard Oehler, Professor of Medicine at the Division of Infectious Diseases/USF Morsani College of Medicine, presents a review of bacteremia. Dr. Oehler begins by reviewing the epidemiology, personal and institutional costs of bacteremia. He then discusses blood culture collection and how false positive blood cultures occur. Next, Dr. Oehler reviews automated blood culture systems and multiplex PCR and MALDI-TOF technology. The speaker then contrasts gram positive and gram negative bacteremia in general and by organism. The management of a positive blood culture with regard to treatment and source control is discussed. Lastly, ways to reduce the incidence of bacteremia are shared.