Courses

ESCMID hosts two- to four-day tailored educational courses at the postgraduate level which focus on specific clinical or laboratory topics in the fields of clinical microbiology (CM) and infectious diseases (ID). ESCMID Study Groups, related professional societies, or individual members can help organise these courses under the patronage and with the financial support of ESCMID.

Course Calendar

ESCMID’s extensive postgraduate education options are open and available to interested physicians, researchers, and other healthcare providers. The following courses are designed to help you stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in medical research and clinical practice.

30 September - 02 October 2026
Ljubljana, Slovenia

Antibiotic therapy and antimicrobial stewardship

Registration was closed on 07.09.2026.
Preliminary Programme , 317 KB
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06 - 08 October 2026
Verona, Italy
Extended Deadline

Better methods for clinical studies in infectious diseases and clinical microbiology

Registration was closed on 22.09.2026.
Attendance grant application is closed.
Programme, 417 KB
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23 - 24 October 2026
Limassol, Cyprus

Surveillance and meta-competence

Registration is open until 19.10.2026.
Preliminary Programme, 260 KB
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28 - 29 October 2026
Basel, Switzerland
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From clinician to leader: navigating complexity & driving impact in healthcare with add-on Leading as a woman in healthcare

Registration was closed on 25.09.2026.
Attendance grant application is closed.
Programme, 741 KB
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02 - 04 November 2026
Copenhagen, Denmark

Tracking plasmids for clinical and public health use

Registration is open until 19.10.2026.
Attendance grant application is closed.
Programme, 223 KB
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19 - 21 November 2026
Valletta, Malta

Clinical trials: from generating the initial idea to reporting final results and everything in between

Registration is open until 02.11.2026.
Attendance grant application is closed.
Programme, 254 KB
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20 - 22 November 2026
Heraklion, Crete, Greece

Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Prevention and Control

Registration is open until 16.11.2026.
Attendance grant application is not applicable
Preliminary Programme, 268 KB
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Cancellation of course registration

All cancellations of course registration must be submitted in writing.

Cancellations received up to 30 days prior to the course will be eligible for a 40% refund of the registration fee. No refunds can be issued for cancellations received after this deadline.

The right of withdrawal is furthermore excluded for On-Demand Courses, as the digital content is made available to you immediately upon conclusion of the contract. By registering for an On-Demand Course, you agree that ESCMID will provide you with the digital content immediately upon conclusion of the contract. You also acknowledge that you will not have the right to withdraw from this contract under Section 10.