title: The Infectious Diseases Institute at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
abstract: The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, was created in 2001. This article outlines its origins, principles, clinical programs, training activities, research programs, organizational structure, leadership, and contributions to Makerere University and its College of Health Sciences.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Tache Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. aronald@ms.umanitoba.ca
authors.forename: Allan
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ronald
authors.forename: Moses
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kamya
authors.forename: Elly
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Katabira
authors.forename: W Michael
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: Scheld
authors.forename: Nelson
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Sewankambo
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000628:therapy; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003141:Communicable Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D055552:Infectious Disease Medicine / Q000193:education*; D007857:Leadership; D012577:Schools, Medical; D014454:Uganda