Leadership
Leadership and Board
The North Carolina Infectious Diseases Society is led by a five member board of directors.
President
David Weinrib, MD, serves as the president of the North Carolina Infectious Diseases Society. He is currently a practicing physician at Atrium Health - Carolinas Medical Center (Charlotte) and a Clinical Professor at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Vice President
Jennifer Emberger, MD, serves as the vice president. She is a practicing infectious disease physician and clinical assistant professor at East Carolina University/ECU Health Medical Center.
Secretary
Michael DeWitt, MS, serves as the secretary. He is an infectious disease epidemiologist and ecologist at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Treasurer
Julia Cook, MD, serves as the treasurer. She is a practicing infectious disease physician and assistant professor at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Assistant Secretary
Jacob Pierce, MD, serves as the assistant secretary. He is an assistant professor of infectious diseases and Medical Director of Infection Prevention for ECU Health system.
Assistant Treasurer
Mike Schwartz, PharmD, serves as the assistant treasurer. He is a clinical professor at East Carolina University College of Allied Health Sciences, Department of PA Studies and he also holds an appointment as Adjunct Professor in the Brody School of Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases.
Note: It is HIGHLY encouraged that non-physician members take an active role in NCIDS leadership and as such may run for ANY position on the board. However, the Society wishes to ensure that it always has representation with a non-physician serving at a minimum in an at-large capacity.