| From the President: Setting Priorities for IDSA’s Future |
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When living in challenging times, it’s wise to periodically reassess the path we are on. The IDSA Board of Directors met in June for a strategic planning session to identify the Society’s top priorities for the next two to three years.
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| IDSA 2011: See You in Boston! |
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It’s not too late to register for the pre-eminent meeting in infectious diseases—IDSA’s 49th Annual Meeting, Oct. 20-23, 2011, in Boston.
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| As Anti-Infective Shortages Continue, GAO to Study Problem |
Drug
shortages, including those of key antibiotics, continue to cause
concerns among health care providers and, increasingly, some
policymakers in Washington. The
Government Accountability Office (GAO) is now studying the problem, at
the request of Congress.
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| IDSA Journal Club |
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This month, studies investigating: the effects of surgical vs. N-95 masks and evidence for transocular entry of seasonal influenza; antibiotic overuse and acute pediatric visits for asthma; the E. coli outbreak in Germany; and dexamethasone in community-acquired pneumonia and the length of hospital stays.
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Upcoming dates to remember
- Register and secure hotel reservations early to ensure the best deals! Online registration closes Sept. 23.
- The Preliminary Program and the Interactive Program Planner are now online. Download the program or access the current speaker line-up!
- The deadline for late breaker abstract submission is Aug. 12.
- Registration is open for a premeeting workshop featuring IDSA’s new MOC Self-Evaluation Modules in General ID and HIV, which will be held Thursday, Oct. 20, 8 a.m.-noon.
- Applications for Affiliated Events, such as alumni receptions, are now being accepted online.
5th Annual IDSA Fellows In-Training Exam
Feb. 7-8, 2012
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