Kap SumFoongMD(He/Him)
Internal Medicine • Boston, MAInfectious Disease
Attending Physician; Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
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Office
800 Washington St
Boston, MA 02111Phone+1 617-636-1568Fax+1 617-636-1568
Education & Training
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Infectious Disease, 2017 - 2019
Crozer-Chester Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2014 - 2017- University Sains MalaysiaClass of 2013, MD, Graduated with distinction
Certifications & Licensure
MA State Medical License 2022 - 2025- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Infectious Disease
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Jonathan Freeman Scholarship Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), 2019
- Infectious Diseases Society of America Trainee Travel Award 2018
- Dr. Alan E. Barman Award for Academic & Medical Excellence Crozer Chester Medical Center, 2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsThe IL-6 hypothesis in COVID-19: A phase 2, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of free IL-6 sequestration by the mo...Robert L Gottlieb, Meredith Clement, Paul Cook, Audra Deveikis, Kap Sum Foong
The Journal of Infection. 2024-10-01 - 1 citationsAntibiotic allergy prevalence and documentation quality in Massachusetts long-term care facilities: A cross-sectional survey.Kap Sum Foong, Leslie Fowle, Shira Doron, Melissa Cumming, Jessica Leaf
Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. 2024-09-01 - Embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Am I Part of the Picture?Kap Sum Foong
Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2024-01-25
Grant Support
- Leadership in Epidemiology, Antimicrobial Stewardship, and Public Health (LEAP) FellowshipInfectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)2023–2024
Committees
- Consultant, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, Tufts Medical Center 2022 - Present
- Director, OSF Antimicrobial Stewardship Program 2019 - 2022
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of AmericaMember
Other Languages
- Chinese (Mandarin), Chinese (Cantonese)
External Links
- LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kap-sum-foong-md-b8162778
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