Course

In this course we will consider both infectious diseases that made history and those that are currently in the public eye. We will discuss the plague, then and now; influenza from 1918 to recent strains; foodborne and healthcare-related infections; the resurgence of childhood-related illnesses; and the anti-vaccine movement.

Deborah Gold, M.D. practiced in the field of infectious disease for 31 years in a teaching hospital and treated diseases including tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, malaria, and infections involving bones and heart valves. She has given more than thirty medical center grand rounds on topics such as Zika, Ebola, SARS, pandemic influenza, and penicillin allergy.

This is an Encore Course

• Encore courses are popular courses that were recorded a previous term.
• Pre-recorded class videos will be available to watch at your convenience from September 19 through December 31.
• All videos, links and course materials will be posted in the Member Dashboard. Learn more.
• Fee assistance is available if cost is a barrier. Learn more.

Livestream Conversation

All course registrants are invited to attend a livestream conversation with Dr. Gold:

• Friday, November 4, 11–noon (PT)

Faculty Interview

• Read an interview with Deborah Gold from our archive.