David Priest

David Priest, MD, MPH, FIDSA, is a seasoned medical professional currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Safety, Quality, and Epidemiology at Novant Health since June 2008, where responsibilities include roles as a physician and medical director for infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship. In addition to roles at Novant Health, David holds the position of Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill since May 2022. David previously practiced as a physician at ID Consultants, PA, and Lewis Gale Clinic. Educational achievements include a Doctor of Medicine from Wake Forest University School of Medicine, a fellowship in Infectious Disease from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, and a Master of Public Health from the University of Florida.