Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in migration- and travel-associated infections

Event Description

Processes of globalisation and climate change have far reaching consequences, which affect medical care worldwide. Steadily rising temperatures and climate change-induced natural disasters lead to changing mobility patterns and migration movements of refugees. Furthermore, infectious diseases may become prevalent in regions that have not been affected previously. Antimicrobial stewardship, especially for migration- and travel-associated infections, should therefore be taught with a global and holistic perspective, taking medical, political, and cultural factors into account. 

Intended audience: 

Healthcare professionals and practitioners who are involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of infectious diseases, particularly those related to migration, travel, and global health. 

Objectives:

The aims of the course are to:

• enable participants to diagnose and classify infectious diseases in the context of travel and migration,
• develop diagnostic strategies and treatment options for selected travel- and migration associated infections, and
• apply the AMS concept specifically to health problems associated with migration, One Health and climate change. 

Course coordinator: 

Sophie Schneitler, Homburg/Saar, Germany 
Sören Becker, Homburg/Saar, Germany 
 

Organisers: 

ESCMID and Institute of Medical Microbiology and Hygiene, Saarland University, Homburg/Saar, Germany 

Accreditation: 

ESCMID office will apply for EACCME accreditation. 

Certification: 

Course organisers will monitor attendance. Only participants attending live sessions will be able to receive the certification. 

Course Venue: 

TBC

Accommodation: 

Accommodation is not included in the fee, however, some hotel rooms are reserved at Smarty Hotel Euler / Schloßberg Hotel for participants. Please contact the course organisers for details if you wish to book a pre-reserved room: tropenmedizin(at)uks.eu

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.

Deadlines: 

The module organisers are looking for special grants for LMIC, please contact them directly if you have any questions: tropenmedizin(at)uks.eu
 

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