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Conferences & Announcements

14th International Congress on Infectious Diseases (ICID) (March 9-12, 2010)
The January 2010 (special pre-congress edition) of the ISID NEWS (the official newsletter of the International Society for Infectious Diseases) is now available
In this issue we invite you to join us at the 14th International Congress on Infectious Diseases in Miami, Florida, USA. The Congress will be host to an outstanding program with international leaders in the field of infectious diseases delivering plenary lectures and experts from around the globe in numerous exciting symposia. They will address current topics of interest in international public health, emerging infectious diseases, infection control, basic science, as well as the latest in vaccines and therapeutics.

5th Decennial International Conference on Healthcare-Associated Infections (March 18-22, 2010)
March 18-22, 2010 Hyatt Regency Atlanta Atlanta, GA Be a part of the meeting that will set the agenda for healthcare-associated infection (HAI) prevention for the next decade. New international and domestic perspectives. Updates on the scientific evidence in such areas as antimicrobial resistance, surveillance strategies, emerging infections, environmental transmission, new technologies. Translation of research and epidemiologic, organizational, and implementation principles into quality improvement practices.

SHEA/CDC Training Course in Healthcare Epidemiology (May 22-25, 2010)
May 22-25, 2010
Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark, St. Louis, MO.
The SHEA/CDC Course in Healthcare Epidemiology provides training for infectious diseases fellows, healthcare epidemiologists, infection preventionists, quality improvment staff, public health officials, and others interested in training and application of epidemiologic principles.

2010 University of Minnesota Global Health Course (July 6 - August 27, 2010)
We would like to invite you to attend the 2010 Global Health Course at the University of Minnesota.

COURSE OVERVIEW:
Our Global Health Course has been designed for local, national, and international health care providers that serve globally mobile populations such as immigrants, refugees, and/or travelers.
Participants include University of Minnesota and non-University of Minnesota medical students, residents, and fellows as well as local, national, and international practicing and retired physicians, nursing students, registered nurses, licensed nurse practitioners, physician assistants, veterinarians, and active military personnel.

GOAL:
The goal of the Global Health Course is to provide medical education to local, national, and international health care providers so that they may become better able to confidently identify, correctly diagnose, and appropriately treat their patients within the Global Village.