• Interim Program Director, Hurley Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program, Flint, Mich.
  
• Associate Director of Infectious Diseases, Hurley Medical Center, Flint, Mich.

Dr. McDonald's calm demeanor was appreciated during the pandemic, as was his expertise in infectious diseases. He and his colleagues saw 100% of the COVID-19 patients admitted to the hospital and kept residents, faculty, and staff informed with the latest information, while also providing the usual education required in a residency training program.

In July 2023, after the unexpected death of former Internal Medicine Residency Program Director Dr. Ghassan Bachuwa, Dr. McDonald was appointed interim program director of the Hurley Internal Medicine Residency Program.

Education

• Bachelor-of-science degree in biological sciences: Wayne State University, Detroit, Mich.
• Medical degree: Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Mich.
• Internal medicine residency: Detroit Medical Center/ Wayne State University, Detroit, Mich.
• Infectious diseases fellowship: Detroit Medical Center/ Wayne State University, Detroit, Mich.

Certifications

• American Board of Infectious Diseases
• American Board of Internal Medicine

Professional Organizations

• American College of Physicians (ACP)
• Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)
• David Mackenzie Honor Society (DMHS)
• Genesee County Medical Society (GCMS)
• Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)
• Michigan Infectious Disease Society (MIDS)
• Phi Beta Kappa Society
• Research Interests
• Society for Heathcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)

Hurley Committees

• Chair, Infection Control Committee
• Clinical Competency Committee, Internal Medicine Residency Program
• Research Committee, Internal Medicine Residency Program
• Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee

Hobbies & Interests

When he's not working, Dr. McDonald likes to walk his dogs and spend time with his family, including his young son.