About the Division
As pediatric infectious diseases experts driven by curiosity and a commitment to our patients and their families, we solve complex problems. Our dedicated faculty are at the forefront of identifying and treating a broad range of infectious diseases in children, including:
- Bone and joint infections
- Endocarditis and vascular infections
- Meningitis and other central nervous system infections
- HIV/AIDS
- Mycobacterial infections, such as tuberculosis and MAC
- Tropical diseases
Other services and learning opportunities for trainees include travel consultations, outpatient intravenous antibiotic therapy and international adoption medical support.
Education
Medical Students
Medical students frequently join us on inpatient and outpatient rotations. When students express a particular interest in pediatric infectious diseases, we are happy to connect them with research, enhanced educational opportunities and additional support.
Residents
The Department of Pediatrics’ residency program is designed to give trainees ample time to explore subspecialties through elective rotations. Our faculty provide robust, well-rounded and supportive learning experience for residents interested in caring for children with infectious diseases.
Fellows
Accredited by the ACGME, our three-year pediatric infectious disease fellowship accepts one candidate each year. The program exposes fellows to a broad range of clinical training with a diverse patient population and the opportunity to pursue focused research.
Research
Research within our division focuses heavily on quality improvement and case management, including faculty involvement in the U.S. Health Resources and Service’s Administration’s Ryan White HIV/Aids Program and the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology’s Antimicrobial Stewardship Program. Faculty research areas also include microbiome and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and CMV microbiology, including vaccine development.
Explore our pediatric researchFaculty

Suzanne Lavoie, M.D.
Program Director, Pediatrics Residency

Suzanne Lavoie, M.D.
Program Director, Pediatrics Residency
Pediatrics
Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases

Jeffrey Donowitz, M.D.
Infectious Diseases

Jeffrey Donowitz, M.D.
Infectious Diseases
Pediatrics
Assistant Professor

David Friedel, M.D.
Infectious Diseases

David Friedel, M.D.
Infectious Diseases
Pediatrics
Assistant Professor

Emily Godbout, D.O.
Infectious Diseases

Emily Godbout, D.O.
Infectious Diseases
Pediatrics
Assistant Professor
Director, Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship

William Koch, M.D.
Infectious Diseases

William Koch, M.D.
Infectious Diseases
Pediatrics
Associate Professor

Beth Marshall, M.D.
Infectious Diseases


Michael McVoy, Ph.D.
Infectious Diseases
