About Us
The Connecticut Infectious Disease Society (CIDS) is a state organization that represents physicians, scientists, and other health care professionals in the discipline of infectious disease. The CIDS mission is to enhance the care of the CT community, promote knowledge and clinical expertise, advocate for scientific sound human public policy, and advance collaboration with other professional colleagues. Antonie Auguste, MD, President
Founder of CT Infectious Disease Society -1984
Vincent Andriole, MD
and
IDSA President 1995
Our History
2025 - 2027 CIDS OFFICERS
President - Antonie Auguste, MD
Vice President - Jessica Abrantes- Figueiredo
Vice President - Jessica Abrantes- Figueiredo
Antonie Auguste, MD, is certified in internal medicine and infectious disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with UPMC Northwest, UPMC Jameson, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. She completed her medical degree, residency, and fellowship at the State University of New York.
Vice President - Jessica Abrantes- Figueiredo
Vice President - Jessica Abrantes- Figueiredo
Vice President - Jessica Abrantes- Figueiredo
Dr. Jessica I. Abrantes-Figueiredo, commonly known as Dr. Abrantes, is an infectious disease specialist at UConn Health. She received her medical degree from the University of Connecticut, where she also completed a primary care residency and an infectious disease fellowship. With more than a decade of clinical experience, she specializes in treating pneumonia and other conditions.
Treasurer - Michael Rajkumar, MD
Vice President - Jessica Abrantes- Figueiredo
Treasurer - Michael Rajkumar, MD
Dr. Michael Rajkumar, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Norwich, CT. Dr. Rajkumar specializes in Infectious Disease Medicine, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in Infectious Disease. Dr. Rajkumar graduated from Bangalore University / Saint Johns Medical College and Hospital and is affiliated with Westerly Hospital.
Dr. Michael Rajkumar, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Norwich, CT. Dr. Rajkumar specializes in Infectious Disease Medicine, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in Infectious Disease. Dr. Rajkumar graduated from Bangalore University / Saint Johns Medical College and Hospital and is affiliated with Westerly Hospital. Dr. Rajkumar, completed a residency at University Conn Health Center.