Become an LMIC Member

Practicing in a low/middle income country (LMIC)

LMIC status includes any country classified as low, lower-middle, or upper-middle income: here

Status will be verified prior to approval. 

Member Type

• Full Member: Voting
• Associate Member: Non-Voting

• January 1st

• 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

Application Requirements for LMIC Full Membership

An applicant for full membership must submit:

• A current curriculum vitae

AND

• A letter of reference from a colleague at the applicant's place of work OR from a national Ministry of Health or equivalent governmental body attesting to substantial professional activities in the area of infectious diseases pharmacotherapy or research.

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

Membership Criteria for Associate LMIC Membership

• Any pharmacist or non-pharmacist not meeting the requirements for full membership, but with an interest in the area of infectious diseases pharmacotherapy may participate as non-voting members of the Society

Application Requirements for Associate LMIC Membership

• A current curriculum vitae

AND

• A letter of reference from a fellow healthcare professional or mentor attesting to the applicant’s interest in the area of infectious diseases pharmacotherapy

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