Dr. Michael Koster is a pediatric hospitalist and infectious diseases specialist. His areas of interest are in physician decision making regarding diagnosis and testing of pneumonia and meningitis. He is very committed to education and enjoys mentoring fellows, residents, and students on research and global health projects. He has ongoing collborations in Haiti, Rwanda, and Ukraine. His global health intersted extend to pneumonia, meningitis, HIV, malnutrition, and medical education.