Caline Mattar, MD

Caline Mattar, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine; Director, Global Health Education and Partnerships, School of Medicine

Additional Titles: Associate Program Director, Infectious Diseases Fellowship; Director, Global Health Scholars Pathway in Internal Medicine; and co-Director, Global Health and Advocacy Explore Program

Caline Mattar is interested in antimicrobial resistance and the prevention of hospital-acquired infections in resource-limited settings. She collaborates with the World Health Organization specifically on antimicrobial resistance, health workforce, and infection prevention and control. She is also interested in global health policy and governance.

Mattar has previously served in leadership roles at international organizations such as the World Medical Association where she was a policy expert on public health and infectious diseases. Mattar teaches global health at the undergraduate level, as well as medical students, residents and fellows. She is currently researching the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention programs in resource-limited settings. In 2023, Mattar was named the first Global Health Education and Partnerships Director at WashU’s School of Medicine. Responsibilities include overseeing global health education and building bilateral global partnerships.