Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society

The?PIDS meetID program?is for premedical/medical students or residents interested in a program that provides a broad overview of pediatric infectious diseases (PID), career exploration in PID, support and resources needed to excel in science and medicine, and an opportunity to network with other trainees, faculty, and PIDS leadership. Apply by December 2 for the St. Jude/PIDS Pediatric Infectious Diseases Research Conference (March 5-7, 2025). https://lnkd.in/e9fRtTTB

Please join us for today's PIDS/WHO World AMR Awareness Week webinar coinciding with World Children's Day! The webinar begins at 11am ET. Registration required. https://lnkd.in/eS8EQXDC

Applications to be a meetID participant at the March St. Jude/PIDS Pediatric Infectious Diseases Research Conference are now open. Be part of a program that has been called "truly transformative," "invaluable to my ID journey," and more. Applications are due by November 29! https://lnkd.in/e9fRtTTB

Join us for Grand Rounds on Tuesday, November 12 at 1:00 p.m. ET. This edition focuses on Working With Patients With Disabilities & Interacting With Families in the Era of Open Notes. https://lnkd.in/epa-PE6Z The Grand Rounds series aims to increase awareness, provide requisite education and training to address diversity, equity, and inclusion issues affecting peds ID, and serve as a forum for discussion within the PIDS community.

PIDS will host a World AMR Awareness Week #WAAW webinar on World Children's Day (Nov 20) beginning at 11am ET. Join us for Optimizing Healthcare Sustainability Through Antimicrobial Stewardship by registering today: https://lnkd.in/eS8EQXDC

Our September Member Spotlight was Dr. Gwenn Skar, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Read more about her career and involvement in the PIDS SUMMERS program at https://lnkd.in/eszR5geF.

We invite all pediatric ID trainees and students to attend today's PIDS Trainee Professional Development Series - Developing Your Elevator Pitch - at 1:00 p.m. ET. Our presenter is Dr. Audrey John of CHOP. This webinar will help in crafting a compelling elevator speech. Developing a concise elevator pitch is a critical skill for aspiring healthcare professionals as it enables you to communicate your expertise, passions, and career aspirations in an engaging manner. The webinar will also feature a pair of volunteers - those who are in your shoes - who will deliver their own pitch and receive constructive feedback on what they are doing right and how the pitch could be improved. https://lnkd.in/efp2Bfp8

Before we raise the curtain on A Red Carpet Affair we'll have to close it on ticket sales. Be sure to get yours before that happens! You have until the end of the day, Friday, September 13. https://lnkd.in/efjD8t97

The PIDS HIV Interest Group will host its first webinar tomorrow, Thursday, September 5, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET. You are invited to join them for ‘Infant Feeding Choices for People Living with HIV.’ https://lnkd.in/eE_7PbFm

Read about our August Member Spotlight, Dr. W. Christopher Golden, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Medical Director, Newborn Nursery and Director, Pediatrics Core Clerkship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.? https://lnkd.in/eYG9Pq2X