ESCMID membership Welcome to ESCMID, a diverse community working together to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infections. As a member, you will gain access to a global network of professionals active in the fields of Clinical Microbiology (CM) and Infectious Diseases (ID). Enjoy…
Get to know moreAlthough providing advice on the management of children with infections (both common and complex infections) falls within the routine workload of clinical microbiologists and antimicrobial pharmacists working in general hospitals across Europe, as well as adult infectious diseases specialists on…
Get to know moreAlthough providing advice on the management of children with infections (both common and complex infections) falls within the routine workload of clinical microbiologists and antimicrobial pharmacists working in general hospitals across Europe, as well as adult infectious diseases specialists on…
Get to know moreA successful career in Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (CM/ID) requires more than clinical and scientific expertise. Early-career professionals are increasingly expected to communicate clearly, teach effectively, collaborate internationally, and remain resilient in demanding…
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Get to know moreScience and Research The European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) supports science and research initiatives in the fields of Clinical Microbiology (CM) and Infectious Diseases (ID), offering support to a range of projects and programmes to enhance knowledge, promote…
Get to know moreGuidelines ESCMID supports the creation and distribution of carefully crafted, evidence-based guidance documents aimed to strengthen best practices in the diagnosis and treatment of Infectious Diseases (ID). Open call for guidelines projects The deadline for project submission is 29 May 2026. The…
Get to know moreLeadership & Procedures The Trainee Association of ESCMID (TAE) is represented and led by the TAE Steering Committee (SC), a dedicated group of eight emerging scientists and trainees nominated and elected by their peers. They are supported by the TAE's national representatives who ensure global…
Get to know moreESCMID Foundation Course: Microbiological laboratory diagnostics must adapt to dynamic changes in the field of infectious diseases. Due to the advances in technology, there is increasing opportunity for better detection and more rapid reporting of relevant pathogens. However, most of the causative…
Get to know moreSubmission Here you can find information for submitting your research abstract or case study report/series to ESCMID Global including deadlines, details on submission procedure, categories and more. Case submissions for the Clinical Grand Rounds are also included in the abstract submission platform…
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