What does SIDP mean in DISEASES

The Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP) is a professional organization that works to enhance the practice of infectious diseases pharmacy, promote and provide leadership in antimicrobial stewardship, and educate and advocate on behalf of infectious disease pharmacists worldwide.

Any individual with an interest in the practice of infectious diseases may become a member. This includes pharmacists, pharmacy students, physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals studying or working in infectious disease or antimicrobial stewardship.

Being an SIDP member provides access to professional resources such as professional development programs and educational events, access to members-only content on the SIDP website, discounts on annual meeting registration fees, networking opportunities with infectious disease professionals from around the world.

Yes! There are local chapters throughout the United States and Canada offering regular events for their members ranging from seminars to mentorship programs. Additionally, many international chapters offer webinars or daylong conferences designed specifically for infectious diseases practitioners.

Yes! Members have access to a private online discussion group where they can communicate with one another about topics like clinical cases or research projects related to infectious diseases.

The Society holds its annual meeting once a year typically in June at locations throughout the US and Canada. These meetings feature keynote speakers who are leading experts in various aspects of infectious diseases practice along with breakout sessions exploring areas such as antimicrobial stewardship and clinical updates by specialty.

Every year, select individuals are honored by SIDP through awards recognizing superior contributions to science and practice in areas such as pharmaceutical care/infectious diseases services pharmacy practice innovation/research/education/advocacy/mentoring & leadership. Nominees do not need to be current members although membership is encouraged prior to nomination.

Yes! The Society offers quality continuing education activities including webinars and ePosters led by expert faculty such as pharmacists and physicians specializing in ID topics such as antibiotic resistance, HIV management or antimicrobial stewardship programs.

No; however we do partner with organizations such as American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) which offer certification exams related to areas relevant to ID pharmacy practice.