Last call! It's the most wonderful time of the yr- ⏱️ for SIDP's Annual Giving Campaign where you can contribute to our research/scholarship fund! Everyone who donates will be entered into a drawing for a prize, 10 total! Friends of SIDP can also donate & win prizes! Donate here: sidp.org/Donate/

Thank you to our micro friends for always saving the day 🫶🧫 #stewardship #micromonday

Ring in the end of the year with our Breakpoints hosts and a review of all things IDWeek 2025! Join Drs. Erin McCreary, Julie Ann Justo, Whitney Buckel, and Ryan Moenster as they cover top abstracts and much more. BCIDP credit is available for this episode! Visit sidp.org/BCIDP for more information

It’s not too late to register for SIDP & SHEA’s joint webinar tomorrow at 3pm ET. We’ll cover the state of the societies and how our organizations are collaborating to strengthen stewardship and infection prevention for the communities we serve. Free registration: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Take a first look at the 2026 SIDP + MAD-ID Annual Meeting, happening May 14–17. This year’s program brings together the leading voices in ID, AS, micro, HIV care, & clinical practice to deliver an energizing, future-focused educational experience.

Can beta-lactam de-escalation turn the tide of rising Gram-negative resistance? And what role do beta-lactam spectrum scores play? Drs. Wannarat and Frens dive into these questions in our latest SIDP Journal Club series (sidp.org/BCIDP), worth 1.5h of ACPE/BCIDP credit!

Reminder! It's the most wonderful time of the year- time for SIDP's Annual Giving Campaign where you can contribute to our research/scholarship fund! Everyone who donates will be entered into a drawing for prize, 10 total! Friends of SIDP can also donate & win prizes! Donate here: sidp.org/Donate/

Are you attending ASHP Midyear this weekend in Las Vegas?! 🎲 Stop by the SIDP + ACCP ID PRN social event on Sunday (12/7) evening! Food & drink will be available for purchase - RSVP is encouraged! 🔗 forms.gle/keXndVXrTEyD...

It's the most wonderful time of the year- time for SIDP's Annual Giving Campaign where you can contribute to our research/scholarship fund! Everyone who donates will be entered into a drawing for a prize, 10 total! Friends of SIDP can also donate & win prizes! Donate here: sidp.org/Donate/

🆕 Episode of Breakpoints: Our host Dr, Ryan Moenster is back and breaking down the recently published ATS pneumonia guidelines — what’s pneu and what it means for your antimicrobial game! Dr Hartlage is back to join the conversation, plus fresh takes from Dr. Weissma and Angelo. 🎧 sidp.pinecast.co

Check out the new SIDP PharmacyTimes article! This one covers removing penicillin and cephalosporin allergies. The article can be found here: www.pharmacytimes.com/view/clear-i...

We are so thankful for our loyal Breakpoints listeners today and always. Happy early Thanksgiving!

U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW) is coming to an end but CDC's commitment to combating the emergence and spread of #AntimicrobialResistance (AR) continues. Fighting AR takes all of us and everyone can play a role. bit.ly/4lVnLGF #USAAW25

Avoiding infections when traveling can help slow the spread of antimicrobial resistance. bit.ly/3V9nDrT #USAAW25

The CDC takes a One Health approach to fighting #AntimicrobialResistance (AR), which requires that everyone across human, animal, and environmental health collaborate to slow its spread. Learn how we all can fight AR together. bit.ly/4mjtwyE #USAAW25

Vaccines do not cause autism.

Antibiotics and antifungals used as pesticides in agriculture can lead to contamination of the environment (e.g., water and soil). This can speed up the development and spread of #AntimicrobialResistance. Learn more: bit.ly/3HIzj1F #USAAW25

Nominations for all SIDP Recognition Awards are due in one week, including the new Outstanding Mentor Award. Nominate someone today (all other materials are due at a later date!). Information can be found at: sidp.org/recognitiona....

DYK animals, including our pets/livestock, can carry germs that can spread and contribute to #AntimicrobialResistance? Discover the simple actions you can take to protect yourself & your pet & fight AR. bit.ly/45rwCLa #USAAW25  FREE webinar on ASP in dentistry: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Register now for the SIDP & SHEA’s joint webinar on Dec 16 at 3pm ET. We’ll cover the state of the industry and how our organizations are collaborating to strengthen stewardship and infection prevention for the communities we serve. Free registration: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

If you need CE before renewing your license this year, SIDP has you covered! Check our our education center at www.sidp.org/SIDPEC for webinars, journal clubs, and more. Got ID topics that you'd like to learn about in 2026? Comment below!

Antibiotic & antifungal drugs are valuable tools for treating infx, but any use can cause ADEs & contribute to #AntimicrobialResistance. Learn how the appropriate use of these drugs can help fight AR: bit.ly/4603t9S #USAAW25 FREE webinar on resistant Candida here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Check it out!

To #AntimicrobialResistance we have to recognize that the health of people is closely connected to the health of animals & our shared environment. Everyone plays a role in fighting AR. Learn more here: bit.ly/4mAMTTS Share this post on socials using the #SIDPAAW2025 to be entered for a prize!

Let’s gear up for #USAAW25 which starts tomorrow, Nov 18th! Check out our Clinician Blog Series available here: sidp.org/Antibiotic-A... These blogs highlight AMS in immunocompromised patients & across healthcare settings, advances in the micro lab, & our shared responsibility to fight AR!

Dr. Julie Ann Justo is joined by experts Drs. Krista Gens and Javier A. Villafuerte Gálvez as they dive deep into the gut microbiome to explore the latest therapeutic frontier for C. difficile infections. This podcast was supported by an unrestricted grant from Nestlé Health Science sidp.pinecast.co

This month's Contagion Bench to Bedside article is all about PBPs. Dr. Black and Dr. Albrecht review myths and therapeutic considerations ... check it out here: www.contagionlive.com/view/penicil...

Happening soon!

Check out our Antimicrobial Stewardship Certificate Program! To see the program description and register, please visit sidp.org/Stewardship-...

Just 10 days away! Make sure to register to secure your spot!

Itching for new SIDP & Breakpoints gear? Look no further than our NEW & UPDATED winter merch store! Featuring new products to keep you warm & cozy during those long winter nights. Shop today: sidp.org/Merchandise

Join us next week on Nov 13th 12-1 PM CST. Dr. Biagi will be discussing the different methods for estimating renal function and how this relates to antimicrobial dosing. We hope you're able to find practical tips for navigating the new literature and recommendations to improve patient care!

💊TODAY: In a few moments, the second webinar of our 4-part series leading up to World AMR Awareness Week 2025, will begin. Register now and enter the webinar: https://ow.ly/Qk0p50Xmsrl 💊Part 1 is now uploaded and can be viewed on our webpage: https://ow.ly/S4tu50Xmsrm #IDSky #clinmicro #WAAW2025

Module 1 is now live for our joint ESCMID / Ecraid data governance course after our successful opening webinar. This self-paced course is free of charge & the first module provides a foundational overview of the course material. Learn more & follow along: https://ow.ly/L7Ou50XkVAa #IDSky #clinmicro

We are looking for volunteers! Are you creative? Are you awesome at making infographics? Check out this opportunity!

SIDP is now accepting nominations for the annual recognition awards. Nominate a colleague, yourself, a mentor or mentee today! More information at: sidp.org/recognitiona....

November is Native American & Alaskan Native Heritage Month! SIDP is proud to celebrate the culture and heritage of Native peoples & uplift their histories and contributions, ensuring they continue to thrive with each generation.

SIDP members from across the 🌎 showed up and showed out for IDWeek this year! Thanks to everyone who stopped by the SIDP booth and participated in our SIDP Poster Walk - it was great connecting with our colleagues in Infectious Diseases #IDWeek2025

TRICK OR TREAT🎃

🆕 Episode of #Breakpoints: Drs. Maria Mojica, Robert Bonomo, & Ryan Shields join Dr. Erin McCreary for a Halloween special reviewing the scariest resistance mechanisms: Burkholderia, Achromobacter, and Elizabethkingia! So hauntingly good! 🎧🎃 👻 sidp.pinecast.co

Engaging sessions, lively hallway chats, exhibitor conversations and vibrant reception, the SIDP Annual Meeting had it all! Such a vibrant celebration of science, learning, and community.  Thanks to everyone who brought the energy & enthusiasm! 💙 #SIDP2025

More than 600 infectious diseases pharmacists joined us—both in Atlanta and online—for CE and BCIDP sessions, inspiring keynotes, and our annual awards. The SIDP community continues to raise the bar for excellence and impact. 💙 #SIDP2025

Could ceftriaxone be preferred compared to ampicillin-sulbactam for CAP in older adults? What is a Target Emulation Trial? Alex Yoby and Lynn Wardlow (@lynnwardlow.bsky.social) from Ohio State help to find out in the latest SIDP Journal Club series (sidp.org/BCIDP) worth 1.5h of ACPE/BCIDP credit!

What is spookier than gram negative resistance? Check out a hauntingly good episode focused on gram negative resistance. New episode is live on Oct 31st 🎃 👻 #Breakpoints #Teaser #Spooky

Tell us what you are proud of! Submit your new promotion, publication, award, or innovative practice to be highlighted in the next SIDP newsletter! Please take 2 minutes to highlight your work in this form: sidp.org/spotlight. Bookmark it to submit your accomplishments year round.

Congrats to the newly appointed SIDP Fellows! Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for our profession and patients!

We just wanted to send a final congratulations to the SIDP Award winners this year. Thank you for all you have done and will continue to do for our patients!

Join us for our next live webinar, November 13th from 12-1 PM CST. Dr. Biagi will be discussing the different methods for estimating renal function & how this relates to antimicrobial dosing. We hope you're able to find practical tips for navigating the new literature & recs to improve patient care!

Be sure to tune for Dr. Bradley Lauver's #IDWeek2025 session where he describes how Antibiotic Time-Out rounds improved prescribing habits, reduced high-risk agents, & boosted narrow-spectrum β-lactam use all while enhancing resident education & stewardship engagement. A win for outcomes & training!

Last day, best day. What a symposium line up we have for closing out the conference! #sidp #idweek2025