Member Type
- 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
 - 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
 
OR
- 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
 - Earned BCIDP designation
 - Completed an intensive antimicrobial stewardship certificate course developed by an infectious diseases-specialty organization (e.g., SIDP, BSAC, MAD-ID)
 - Meet criteria outlined in #1 or #2 for at least three years after receipt of the prospective member’s highest educational degree
 
OR
OR
OR
- A current curriculum vitae
 - A letter of reference from a fellow healthcare professional or mentor attesting to meeting membership criteria
 
AND
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
