Launching MSGERC Doctor Fungus
Launching MSGERC Doctor Fungus
We are excited to announce that we are officially launching the updated Doctor Fungus Website ( With the formation of the new MSGERC in 2014, our mission to update and relaunch Doctor Fungus became a critical goal. The compilation of mycology information contained in the site includes combinations of older content from the earlier Doctor Fungus site, and is now paired with emerging updates. New material is being continuously revised and updated by key opinion leaders in medical mycology and the Doctor Fungus Editorial Team. We are also featuring Doctor Fungus “Case of the Month”, extensive fungal resources, important research news, information on emerging fungal infections, and features from other medical mycology groups. We will also provide links to continuing education events and conferences through the site.This is your site. If you are interested in submitting cases of the month, reviewing and updating content, serving on the Editorial Board, please contact me at-George Thompson, MD /
Doctor Fungus Case of the Month
We invite you. . . .….to take the lead in writing up cases using a format adopted from the Gorgas Course in Tropical Medicine. We will feature these monthly on the Doctor Fungus website. The format for submissions will be:
- History
- Epidemiology
- Physical Exam
- Lab Exams
- Diagnosis
- Evidence-based Discussion
- Photos, Xrays
msgercdoctorfungus.com
Photo from initial DoctorFungus launch during ICAAC in 1990s
Dear Colleagues,
Since 1978, the MSG legacy has endured as the clinical and scientific experts in clinical mycology. Once funded by the NIH, this group re-structured in 2014 as an independent non-profit organization. As we planned our inaugural Biennial Meeting, in 2016, we began our formal membership campaign inclusive of a global cohort of investigators, fellows, government agencies and pharmaceutical companies. We encourage you to continue supporting us with your annual formal membership and with our pre-clinical and clinical efforts. Annual dues are $100 per member ($75 for current ID Fellows).
Official member benefits include:
- Recognition as a MSGERC member and the historic value of the group.
- Identification as a key opinion leader in your mycology specialization.
- Opportunities to serve as a subcontractor on MSGERC CME or research consultations.
- Recognition as a preferred investigator for mycology clinical research studies.
- Eligibility to vote on important MSGERC matters that are brought forth to membership.
- Eligibility to run for MSGERC Board of Directors and hold a leadership position helping to shape the future strategy, goals and mission of our organization.
Time for membership renewals
- Eligibility to serve as a leader on one of MSGERC’s standing committees.
- Website presence.
- Online, searchable Membership Directory and self-management of full profile.
- Reduced meeting registration rates for the Biennial Meetings.
- Unparalleled access to a global community network of experts and renowned leaders in the mycology field.
MSGERC.ORG
Together, we will champion evidence-based diagnoses, prevention, treatment and management of invasive fungal infection through Education, Research, Scholarship and Advocacy. Our 2016-17 advisory activities included work with T2, Scynexis, Cidara, Mayne, Merck, Viamet and Vical. We have other exciting opportunities in our near future.Additionally, considerable work has been put into updating and re-launching Doctor Fungus, under the leadership of Drs. George Thompson, Tom Patterson and staff of MSGERC. One feature of this updated website will be MSGERC Case of the Month, whereby members of the MSGERC will submit interesting clinical cases, diagnosis, treatments and outcomes.
We are also beginning to approach another aspect of our mission, public advocacy. We recognize the importance of the patient perspective in new drug development and, their stories. Through engagement with patients, we will begin to feature patient stories of invasive fungal infection through The Face of Fungal Infectionin the near future.
Thank you again for your ongoing support and dedication to our mission.
Peter G. Pappas, MD
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MSGERC Continuing Education Portal
funguscme.org
The MSGERC Education Committee continues to develop live and web-based activities as part of an overall strategic educational plan. We continue to work with TerranovaMedica, LLC to develop and manage our CME activity grants. This year, we have enhancing interactivity at our live meetings (through use of IPads) and expanding our web and social media presence as the go-to source for all things mycological. #funguscme. Opportunities for Jr Faculty and Fellows to be a featured contributor to Mycology MinutesTMexist. Contact Lisa Tushla at for more information.