EDUCATION
ISID's education programs seek to strengthen the specialty of Infectious Diseases globally, support the ongoing professional development of Infectious Disease practitioners, and improve clinical practice. We advance these goals through our meeting, the International Congress on Infectious Diseases (ICID), as well as our online learning platform, ISID's Knowledge Exchange.
International Congress on Infectious Diseases (ICID)
The leading international meeting on global infectious diseases, delivering a unique blend of basic science and clinical practice.
Meetings are held biennially in different regions of the world reflecting ISID’s recognition of the global burden of infectious diseases. As a result, the Congress is notable for the extraordinarily wide range of countries represented and the opportunities it affords for the close exchange of cutting-edge scientific knowledge and communication between colleagues from around the world.
Distinguished by innovative approaches to delivering evidence-based knowledge and a world-class scientific program presented by leading international experts who have first hand experience and knowledge of the conditions they discuss, the agenda ranges from regional disease priorities to global hot topics.
Knowledge Exchange
The Knowledge Exchange platform is an online resource that shares open-access educational modules, webinars, and interactive discussions. ISID’s online learning environment focuses on sharing evidence-based information for infectious disease management, control and prevention in resource-limited settings.
The content hosted on Knowledge Exchange serves as an enduring education resource for practitioners around the globe with a focus on low- and middle-income countries. The Knowledge Exchange shares critical infectious disease knowledge covering a range of global infectious disease priorities and provides content focused on career development and leadership skill-building.
PRIME Education in Partnership with ISID
PRIME is a healthcare education and research company advancing the science of learning and behavior change for 29 years.
As options for antiretroviral therapy (ART) continue to expand, providers are challenged to keep pace with evolving safety and efficacy data to support treatment selection tailored to the diverse needs of people living with HIV.
In this on-demand video, a panel of internationally renowned HIV experts will discuss the latest clinical evidence and recent updates to treatment guidelines from the US and Europe in the context of real-world cases highlighting:
- Treatment initiation for people newly diagnosed with HIV and hepatitis
- Considerations for switching ART in the context of drug resistance and comorbidities
- Strategies to simplify ART and support individuals facing challenges to medication adherence
Despite advancements in PrEP, limited access to HIV prevention services continues to hinder achieving global goals, especially in marginalized communities. Clinicians play a critical role in closing this gap by improving access to care while staying informed about current and emerging PrEP options.
Join international HIV prevention experts Dr. Linda-Gail Bekker and Dr. Laura Waters for valuable insights and lessons from the field.
Don't miss out on:
- Addressing gaps and improving access to HIV prevention in vulnerable populations
- Strategies for incorporating PrEP into care plans
- "Clinician Spotlight" segment featuring key takeaways from a recent PRIME HIV prevention initiative
Connecting Vulnerable Communities to HIV and Viral Hepatitis Care
| 1.0 CME/CE | Online Activity
Vulnerable communities face a disproportionate burden of HIV and viral hepatitis, compounded by persistent barriers to screening, prevention, and treatment. Addressing these challenges requires clinicians to stay informed on the latest screening guidelines and actively connect patients to life-changing care.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from international experts Dr. David Chadwick and Dr. Jürgen Rockstroh as they discuss:
- The latest guidelines for HIV and viral hepatitis screening and interpreting results
- Approaches to enhance patient engagement in screening, prevention, and treatment
Plus, gain insights from a clinician featured in the "Clinician Spotlight," highlighting lessons from a recent PRIME initiative.
Clear, Confident, and Safe: HIV Services for Cisgender Women | 0.5 CME/CE | Live Webinar
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM Eastern (11:00 AM Pacific)
Cisgender women face unique challenges in accessing HIV care, often experiencing disparities in sexual wellness services. Tune in to this live webinar, where experts in HIV and obstetrics/gynecology, Dr. Rachel Scott and Dr. William Short, will explore effective strategies for providing comprehensive HIV services for cisgender women.
Featured topics include:
- Firsthand perspective from a cisgender woman living with HIV
- Expert-led approaches for sexual health and HIV care tailored to the needs of cisgender women
- Supporting cisgender women through HIV care across different stages of life
International Meeting on Emerging Diseases and Surveillance (The Meeting)
Emerging diseases are now, more than ever, at the center of the world’s attention. The realization that new infectious diseases may be recognized at any time, in any place, has dramatically raised awareness of our need to understand emerging pathogens.
This meeting embodies the One Health model of emerging diseases, recognizing the commonality of human, environmental, and animal health, asking:
- What are the most important emerging diseases threats?
- What biological, ecological, social and other factors lead to their emergence?
- How can we quickly detect their occurrence in order to prepare and respond in timely and appropriate ways?
At this meeting, diverse and world-renowned colleagues come together biennially to present new knowledge and breakthroughs on how to discover, detect, understand, prevent, and respond to outbreaks of global emerging threats.
8th International Meeting on Emerging Diseases and Surveillance