[Advice for those that want to specialize in infectious diseases in Switzerland]. / Conseils à celles et ceux qui désirent embrasser une carrière d'infectiologue.

ABSTRACT

In Switzerland the specialty of Infectious Diseases attracts many young physicians. In this article we describe the place of infec- tious diseases in Switzerland. We review its usefulness for patients, the requirements to obtain a title of specialist, its different subs- pecialists and the potential job openings of this training.