ADVANCE infectious diseases pharmacy through collaboration, research and education and LEAD antimicrobial stewardship to OPTIMIZE the care of patients with infections in every practice setting
Practice clinically or perform research in infectious diseases pharmacotherapy, antimicrobial stewardship, or review and management of antimicrobial therapy or outcomes within a healthcare entity for a minimum of 20% of the prospective member’s job duties
OR
Be employed or engaged as a consultant with a pharmaceutical or diagnostic company, government agency, academic institution, or other organization with a focus on antimicrobial research and development, microbiology, antimicrobial stewardship, policy or other field related to infectious diseases pharmacotherapy for a minimum of 20% of the prospective member’s job duties
AND
Completed a PGY2 infectious diseases residency, infectious diseases fellowship, or equivalent intensive post-graduate clinical and/or research training with a focus on infectious diseases
OR
Earned BCIDP designation
OR
Completed an intensive antimicrobial stewardship certificate course developed by an infectious diseases-specialty organization (e.g., SIDP, BSAC, MAD-ID)
OR
Meet criteria outlined in #1 or #2 for at least three years after receipt of the prospective member’s highest educational degree
A letter of reference from a fellow healthcare professional or mentor attesting to meeting membership criteria
Individuals with BCIDP designation and/or those with lapsed memberships renewing at the same level do not need to submit a new letter of reference, but should submit a current CV