South Dakota State Medical Association Member Spotlight

Peter Paul Lim, MD, Pediatric Infectious Disease

Peter Paul Lim, MD

Avera Medical Group Infectious Disease Specialists. Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, USD SSOM

Member since: 2016

Why I chose my specialty:

Pediatric infectious disease is a subspecialized field but still converges with all other subspecialties because infections span across organ systems which makes it very interesting to me. I am a subspecialist but a generalist at the same time, to put it short. Furthermore, it holds very important epidemiologic implications, making it a powerful platform to make an impact in our communities through advocacy and policy formation. It is also very cognitive and research oriented, making it a very good field to advance scientific evidence and findings.

Why I’m a member of the SDSMA:

I am an SDSMA member because I like to be involved in our local network of physicians and clinicians to make a difference in our state through scientific advancement, collaboration, education of the younger generation, and through advocacy. It has also given me an opportunity to be connected with like-minded people to form lasting relationships and enrich the same vision for South Dakota’s medical community.

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