To support training and the sharing of best practices globally, ESCMID encourages its members to visit one of the many ESCMID Collaborative Centres (ECCs) around the world. 5-day to 1-month observership programmes provide first-hand exposure to clinical practices in a different environment. At the end of the programme, it is encouraged that you share your learnings and implement improvement points within your own institutes.
Find the ideal programme for you from a choice of three ESCMID observerships.
The ESCMID observership programmes wouldn’t be possible without the invaluable contributions of the many ECCs around the globe. ESCMID is always on the lookout for centres interested in joining the knowledge and experience-sharing mission.
No, any official letter confirming acceptance of the observership with specific dates and purpose of the is enough.
For unfunded observerships, ECCs define their own selection criteria without ESCMID interference. However, for funded observerships, the ESCMID Professional Affairs subcommittee handles the selection based on specified criteria found on the ESCMID webiste:
ESCMID: ESCMID funded Observerships
Yes, if the ESCMID Office is informed and the observership still occurs within one year. Exceptions can be made under special circumstances.
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