Bio
Dr. Alejandro Sanchez is a visiting professor of clinical medicine and serves as director of the Office of Global Health, Keck School of Medicine (KSOM). Dr. Sanchez' research interests focus on pathogenesis, treatment and prevention of HIV-related complications, namely cryptococcal infections and tuberculosis; he is interested on these complications disapproriately impact minority and vulnerable populations. Dr. Sanchez also serves as assistant medical director of the Rand Schrader HIV Clinic and is chair of the Quality Assurance Committee for the clinic. Dr. Sanchez remains active at the medical student level, serving on the committee of the KSOM Admissions Office, lecturing, and mentoring medical students. In addition, a portion of the year is spent working on international medical missions to impoverished countries in Africa and Latin America.

Education
University of Southern California, 2001
Microbiology, University of California at San Diego, 1997
Visual Arts Studio, University of California at San Diego, 1997

Internships
LAC+USC Medical Center, 2001 - 2002

Residencies
LAC+USC Medical Center, 2002 - 2004

Fellowships
LAC+USC Medical Center, 2005 - 2007

Professional Society Memberships
Infectious Diseases Society of America
American Academy of HIV Medicine
American Society for Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
International Aids Society
International Society of Infectious Diseases
American College of Physicians
California Latino Medical Association (CaLMA)

Language Abilities
Spanish