William R. Short MD, MPH, AAHIVS

Dr. William Short is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia. He received his medical degree from Hahnemann University Hospital/Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, and a master's degree in public health with a concentration in epidemiology and health systems policy from UMDNJ School of Public Health - Rutgers in Newark. Dr. Short completed his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in infectious diseases from MCP/Hahnemann University Hospital. His clinical interests include the treatment and management of patients with HIV and AIDS.

Dr. Short has authored or co-authored articles that have been published in peer-reviewed journals such as HIV Medicine, Antiviral Therapy, Clinical Infectious Diseases, and Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care. He is a member of the American College of Physicians, HIV Medical Association, American Academy of HIV Medicine, and Infectious Disease Society of America. He serves as a scientific member of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) guideline panel on the treatment of HIV-infected pregnant women and prevention of perinatal transmission.