Congratulations to Christiane M. Hadi, MD, MPH&TM, MSc, for receiving Infectious Diseases Society of America’s Fellow designation (FIDSA). IDSA Fellows are individuals recognized for having achieved professional excellence and for providing significant service to the profession. Christiane has achieved these goals during her 21 years as a member of the IDSA.

Christiane joined the ID Division in 2017 at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine. Her primary role focuses on providing inpatient General ID/Surgical ID teaching services at UPMC Presbyterian and Magee hospitals and providing outpatient consultations and follow-up in the Center for Care of Infectious Diseases. She provides specialist and primary care to patients with HIV in her weekly half-day clinic at the Pittsburgh Area Center for Treatment (PACT Clinic). Dr. Hadi provides compassionate care to a large panel of patients with HIV which includes young adults, women of childbearing age, men, transgender, and elderly individuals.

Dr. Hadi is passionate about providing medical care to underserved populations. She has volunteered her expertise and time at the Birmingham Free Clinic (BFC) for one-half day per month since joining UPMC. The BFC provides free, compassionate health care services to the greater Pittsburgh community as a safety net for homeless, uninsured, and medically indigent individuals. Approximately 60% of the patients served in this clinic are non-English speaking. Dr. Hadi provides direct patient care and mentors medical students and residents in this setting. She is a highly valued member of our team.

Well done, Christiane, on this distinguished achievement!