A comprehensive course designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to tackle the challenges of antifungal stewardship across various healthcare settings. Fungal infections pose a significant threat to patient health, particularly in immunocompromised individuals or those with underlying medical conditions. Effective antifungal stewardship is crucial in combating the rising incidence of fungal infections and mitigating the emergence of drug resistance.
Intended audience:
Target Audience ID Physicians, Medical Microbiologists, Clinical Pharmac(olog)ists, ICU physicians, Internists, Specialist Nurses, Pediatricians and other medical specialties.
Objectives:
To provide a comprehensive, holistic primer or refresher on the challenges and solutions in antifungal stewardship.
Course coordinator:
Riina Richardson, UK
Organisers:
ESCMID Fungal Infection Study Group (EFISG), European Confederation of Medical Mycology (ECMM)
Certification:
Course organisers will monitor attendance. Only participants attending live sessions will be able to receive the certification.
Course Venue:
Leuven University Hospital, Herestraat 49, 3000
Leuven, Belgium
Accommodation:
Accommodation is not included in the fee.
Registration details:
This course is part of the AMS Certificate Programme, but has some spaces open to registrations outside of the programme.
Registration fees include full access to the course, coffee breaks and lunches. Travel costs and accommodation are not included in the fee.
Registration
Registration was closed on 05.01.2024.
Attendance Grant application
Attendance grant application is not applicable