ESCMID Young Scientist membership ESCMID Young Scientist membership is open to up-and-coming scientists in training, or those who have recently graduated. It brings together rising experts in the fields of Clinical Microbiology (CM) and Infectious Diseases (ID), fostering knowledge-sharing and…
Get to know moreObservership Programmes 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…
Get to know moreKeynotes The ESCMID Global programme is highlighted by modern and innovative keynote addresses. These create an engaging and thought-provoking feel to ESCMID Global and also give you an opportunity for insights from key players in a variety of fields. Saturday, 18 April 2026 Sunday, 19 April 2026…
Get to know more11 February 2026 | ESCMID News ESCMID celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science by inspiring and supporting women to seek leadership roles in medicine and science. Women bring different life experiences and perspectives to leadership roles and act as role models for future…
Get to know more"Women leaders bring different life experiences and perspectives to leadership roles and act as role models for future generations thereby sustaining a pipeline of strong female leaders in Medicine and Health" - Annelies Zinkernagel (ESCMID Foundation Chairperson) It is important for us to recognise…
Get to know moreGovernance & Transparency ESCMID abides by its Articles of Association and Bylaws, which guide the functions and management of the Society. Additional operating procedures exist to help inform a standard practice for how certain aspects of ESCMID should run, for example support for external…
Get to know moreClinical Microbiology and Infection (CMI) Clinical Microbiology and Infection (CMI) is one of the official publications of ESCMID and aims to publish original research and reviews that will assist physicians and clinical microbiologists in the management of their patients, in the prevention of…
Get to know moreExchange Programmes ESCMID's exchange programmes aim to facilitate knowledge exchange in Clinical Microbiology (CM) and Infectious Diseases (ID) through mentorship and observership. In bringing together a mix of international perspectives, goals, and skill sets, ESCMID fosters global advancement in…
Get to know moreThis international postgraduate course brings together global experts in maternal–foetal medicine, microbiology, infectious diseases, virology, and immunology to address infections in pregnancy. Over three intensive days, participants will explore current evidence, real-life case discussions, and…
Get to know moreESCMID Foundation Course: This three-day interactive course on "Emerging Infectious Diseases: Understanding, Prevention, and Response" is topical for the broad ESCMID membership as it addresses the dynamic and evolving nature of infectious diseases, a core concern for clinical microbiologists and…
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