Speaker: Amanda Novack, M.D.

In this webinar, you will learn common manifestations of infectious complications in patients with substance use disorder and methods to incorporate risk mitigation strategies that can lower the likelihood of infections in patients with SUD, as well as methods to modify treatment plans to accommodate patients with barriers to standard care for treating infections.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Amanda Novack, M.D.

Dr. Amanda Novack is an Arkansas native who earned her medical degree from UAMS. She completed a residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Infectious Diseases. She served as faculty at UAMS for two years and also worked with the Arkansas Department of Health providing statewide education about antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention. She was named Medical Director of Infection Prevention for Baptist Health in 2019 and led much of the system’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. She currently serves as Medical Vice President of Quality and Safety at Baptist.