⚠️ The CDC is investigating reports of a novel species of Pseudomonas! 🔍 If an isolate is suspected, contact your healthcare-associated infection contact (www.cdc.gov/healthcare-associated-infections/programs/index.html)

Last call! MAD-ID and SIDP invite you to contribute annual meeting name ideas. Naming call ends today! Submit your ideas here: www.cognitoforms.com/SIDP1/_2026A...

Promotion, publication, award, or innovative practice? SIDP would like to highlight your achievements in the upcoming newsletter! Please take 2 minutes to highlight your work in this form: sidp.org/spotlight. Bookmark it to submit your accomplishments year round.

Going for the gold 🥇 in #stewardship 🙂‍↕️

Submit your ideas! MAD-ID and SIDP invite help culture the perfect meeting name. Naming call open 2/4/26-2/17/26! Submit your ideas here: www.cognitoforms.com/SIDP1/_2026A...

Register now for a live webinar on Feb 12 where our faculty panelists, Drs. Covington & Kufel, will discuss all about AI in clinical practice & education! To find this and other CE offerings, visit our website: sidp.org/SIDPEC!

Enjoy these articles? Do you want to keep up with recently published lit that may change your practice? If so, make sure to check out the SIDP website (sidp.org/journal-scan/) the new home of the SIDP Monthly Journal Scan, an exclusive benefit of SIDP membership!

You asked. We listened! The trainee abstract submission and travel grant deadline is extended until 4/1/2026. Register now for the 2026 MAD-ID and SIDP Annual Meeting, May 14-17 in Orlando, Florida!

Help us name the next chapter! MAD-ID and SIDP invite you to contribute annual meeting name ideas. Naming call open 2/4/26-2/17/26! Submit your ideas here: www.cognitoforms.com/SIDP1/_2026A...

Black History Month invites us to remember, learn, and act. By honoring the stories, struggles, and successes of Black Americans, we deepen our understanding of our shared history and strengthen our resolve to create a future rooted in dignity, justice, and belonging for all.

🥳SIDP is turning 35 this year! 🥳 Time flies when you’re creating an awesome place for infectious diseases pharmacists and other clinicians to collab & advance our practice 🫶 We will be keeping the party going all year with several posts, roll-outs, & 90s throwbacks so keep you eyes peeled 👀

Drs. Ted Morton and Christine Lockowitz join Dr. Ryan Moenster to discuss all things amoxicillin, particularly in our pediatric patients. 🎧 sidp.pinecast.co

Check out January's new SIDP Pharmacy Times article featuring Drs. Ding and Januszka discussing using IV push for antibiotic administration! Article available here: www.pharmacytimes.com/view/momentu...

Final call: today is the last chance for members to secure the $499⚡ registration rate for the 2026 MAD-ID & SIDP Annual Meeting! Don’t miss out, the meeting price ⬆️ tomorrow. *Additional $10 per BCIDP credit claimed. May 14-17, in Orlando. See you there! Register: www.edgereg.net/er/Registrat...

Hang out with your best buggies May 14-17 in Orlando, FL. Registration is open for the 2026 MAD-ID - SIDP Annual Meeting. See you there! #MicrobeThemePark Link to register: www.edgereg.net/er/Registrat...

Join us for this webinar on Jan 29 12-1 PM CST! Our speakers, Drs. May & Escobar will discuss practical info about tele-stewardship, including types of tele-stewardship models, initiatives, barriers to implementation, regulatory requirements, and more. Register here: www.sidp.org/SIPEC

Register now for a webinar on 2/12/26 where our faculty panelists, Drs. Covington & Kufel, will discuss all about AI in clinical practice & education! To find this and other CE offerings, visit our website: sidp.org/SIDPEC!

Register now before the price goes up! The 2026 MAD-ID - SIDP Annual Meeting registration at a reduced cost for members of $499 for one week only 1/20-1/27. *Additional $10 per BCIDP credit claimed. May 14-17 in Orlando, FL. See you there! Register here: www.edgereg.net/er/Registrat...

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Let’s take this moment to reflect on how we can turn Dr. King’s dream into action in our own lives and work. #MLKDay #Equality #Inclusion #Community

Lightning registration for the 2026 MAD-ID - SIDP Annual Meeting opens on Tuesday for one week only 1/20-1/27. Don’t miss out on the $499 member price! *Additional $10 per BCIDP credit claimed. See you there!

🆕 Episode of #Breakpoints: We’re starting 2026 off with a BLAST as Drs. Gregory Eschenauer and George R Thompson make their Breakpoints debut to discuss blastomyces, histoplasma, coccidioides, and cryptococcus. You won’t want to miss this episode! 🎧 sidp.pinecast.co

Check out the new SIDP Bench to Bedside article posted last week on Contagion! This month covers management of Candida auris! Article available here: www.contagionlive.com/sap-partner/...

At SIDP, we support vaccine policies grounded in science, transparency, and clear communication. Routine, evidence-based immunization schedules like the AAP’s childhood vaccination guide. We encourage families to follow trusted guidance, talk with clinicians & get info from trusted health sources.

Join us for our next live webinar on January 29th 12-1 PM CST! Our speakers, Drs. May & Escobar will discuss practical info about tele-stewardship, including types of models, initiatives, barriers to implementation, regulatory requirements, and more. Register at: www.sidp.org/SIPEC

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...

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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