With 200 🎟️ already sold, how much longer can you afford to wait to ensure you are part of the PIDS Foundation Annual Dinner? Get yours now and join ID: Our Legacy on October 22, during IDWeek in Washington, DC! pids.org/event/pids-f...

2026 marks 15 years of the world's largest infectious diseases meeting. PIDS members enjoy special pricing as a society benefit. Be sure to register before August 1 to capitalize on advance registration's lowest possible price. pids.org/event/idweek...

The new edition of The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians 13th Edition ("the Purple Book") is now available. TVH is part of PIDS's Comprehensive Vaccine Education Program (CVEP). New CVEP online learning modules will be available in September. pids.org/education-tr...

The PIDS Transplant ID Virtual Clinical Case Conference in the Immunocompromised Child series returns Tuesday at 1pm ET. You are invited to join 'Adenovirus Infection After Pediatric HSCT: Diagnosis, Management, and the Role of Virus-Specific T Cells,' feat Mohamad Shieb, MD and Theresa Madigan, MD.

Our July Member Spotlight is Danielle Zerr. Dr. Zerr is Prof and Div Chief of Peds ID @uwmedicine.bsky.social. She serves as Affiliate Investigator @fredhutch.org and Medical Dir of Infection Prevention @seattlechildrens.org. Read the full spotlight at pids.org/2026/07/22/m...

🚨Deadline approaching! Spotlight your research and submit a late-breaking abstract to #IDWeek2026! Late-breaker abstracts are highly competitive, and only abstracts containing novel, cutting-edge information will be considered. Apply by Aug. 4: https://bit.ly/4oIP89G

The latest PIDS newsletter is available now. Check your 📬 for this edition, which includes the member spotlight on Danielle Zerr, MD, MPH, FPIDS; an update from the PIDS Foundation, an FAQ on Lyme assembled by our Clinical Affairs Committee, the latest version of the Purple Book and more!

The PIDS Foundation Annual Dinner 2026 – ID: Our Legacy – will be Thursday, October 22 in the nation’s capital. DC is home to many celebrations of legacy. Let’s make sure our evening celebrating peds ID befits our locale! Get your 🎟️ today! pids.org/event/pids-f...

Arriving early for #IDWeek2026? Make the most of your time by adding an in-person premeeting workshop. Gain hands-on experience, sharpen your skills and learn from leading experts before the meeting begins. Add when you register: https://idweek.org/registration

As we conclude our Thank Your Mentor series, we're honored to share one final tribute to Dr. Janet Gilsdorf from Dr. Chandy John. Being recognized by multiple mentees reflects her incredible legacy. Thank you to every mentor who inspires the next generation of peds ID professionals.

Another heartfelt thank you, another inspiring mentor. 💙 Today, we celebrate Dr. Samuel Domiguez for the kindness, wisdom, and support that have helped shape a pediatric ID journey and strengthened our community. @childrenscolo.bsky.social

Great mentors help us discover our path, build our confidence, and inspire us to keep growing. Today, we celebrate Dr. Anupma Wadhwa and the meaningful difference their mentorship has made in the lives of pediatric ID professionals. 💙

Behind every great physician is often a mentor who believed in them along the way. Today, we celebrate Dr. Michael J. Smith and the lasting impact of his mentorship on the pediatric ID community. 💙

Another heartfelt thank you, another remarkable mentor. Today, Dr. Ian Michelow celebrates Dr. Pablo Sanchez ( @nationwidekids.bsky.social ) for the guidance, encouragement, and generosity that helped shape his pediatric ID journey. 💙

We’re closing out our Thank Your Mentor series with another heartfelt tribute to Dr. Mary Anne Jackson. When more than one mentee chooses to recognize the same mentor, it speaks volumes. Thank you for the lasting impact you've made. 💙 @umkc.bsky.social

A great mentor leaves a story worth telling—and sometimes, a poem worth sharing. 💙 Today, we celebrate Dr. Jennifer Tam through a heartfelt tribute from a grateful mentee.

Some mentors don't just teach—they shape who we become. 💙 Today, Dr. Michelle Hoffman celebrates Dr. Kari Simonsen @unmc-id.bsky.social for the lasting impact of her mentorship, encouragement, and friendship throughout her pediatric ID journey.

Our Thank Your Mentor series continues! Today, we celebrate Dr. Lisa Saiman for the lasting impact she's had through mentorship. Thank you for sharing your time, expertise, and encouragement with future leaders in pediatric ID. 👏

A few words of thanks can say so much. Today, we're honoring Dr. Kathy Edwards for the mentorship, kindness, and support that have made a meaningful difference in the life of a fellow pediatric ID professional. Thank you! 💙

Mentorship is one of the greatest gifts we can give. Today's Thank Your Mentor spotlight recognizes Dr. Edwin Asturias for investing in the growth and success of others. 💙 Thank you for making a lasting difference in pediatric ID. @childrenscolo.bsky.social @medicalcollegeofwi.bsky.social

Mentors inspire, guide, and teach. Dr. Angie Myers (@childrensmercy.org) is taking this moment during PIDS Membership Appreciation Week to thank her mentor, Dr. Denise Bratcher for the advice and wisdom she received.

Dr. Andi Shane @emorydeptofmed.bsky.social credits Dr. Walt Orenstein for his significant contributions to ID and is grateful for his mentorship in her professional development. PIDS Member Appreciations Week has so many of these stories. It's why we celebrate.

Day 3 of our PIDS Membership Appreciation Week was started with a board member video by Dr. Matt Laurens (@medschool.umaryland.edu) who is liaison to the Programs & Meetings Committee. Special thanks to committee members for setting up wonderful conferences for the Society!

Our career paths are possible because a mentor generously gave time and attention whenever needed. For Dr. Lorne Walker (@ohsunews.bsky.social) that mentor was Dr. Andy Nowalk (@upmc.com). PIDS Membership Appreciation Week continues with more messages of gratitude between mentee/mentor.

As our Member Appreciation Week continues, so too does appreciation between mentee/mentor. Encouragement from Dr. Jason Newland @nationwidekids.bsky.social during a research project helped Dr. Mark Needles find greater confidence to pursue opportunities. Mentorship matters!

PIDS Membership Appreciation Week continued this morning with PIDS Foundation Chair and chair of the Nominations & Awards Committee Dr. Bill Steinbach (@uamshealth.bsky.social) on the unique role the committee plays in the society's success. Thank you committee members!

Behind every great career is someone who took the time to encourage, teach, and inspire. Today, we're celebrating Dr. Natasha Halasa, who was recognized through an anonymous message of gratitude. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact. 👏 @vumedicine.bsky.social

Our Thank Your Mentor series continues! 👏 Today's anonymous message recognizes Dr. Asuncion Mejias for her guidance, encouragement, and lasting impact. Thank you, Dr. Mejias for helping shape the next generation of pediatric ID professionals. @stjude.bsky.social

Though this message comes from an anonymous member, the appreciation is unmistakable. Today we're celebrating Dr. Paul Spearman and the lasting impact of his mentorship. Thank you for inspiring others! 💙

Mentorship strengthens our community. Today, Dr. Rana El Feghaly shares her gratitude for Dr. David Haslam whose encouragement and leadership have made a meaningful difference in her journey. 👏 @cincyresearch.bsky.social @childrensmercy.org