AMMI Canada

🚨 Webinar Alert! 🚨 Join us tomorrow at 8 PM ET for an insightful session on Oral Antibiotic Treatment for Prosthetic Joint Infections! Hosted by AMMI Canada, COA, and CAS, this webinar will explore the comparison between traditional intravenous treatments and the latest evidence on the effectiveness of oral antibiotic therapy for bacterial bone and joint infections, including prosthetic joint infections. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead in the field and enhance your knowledge! 🗓 Date: Tomorrow March 25th, 2025 🕗 Time: 8 PM ET 💻 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/e2GCx4wY #AMMICanada #COA #CAS #Webinar #Antibiotics #ProstheticJointInfections #MedicalEducation #InfectiousDiseases #Orthopaedics #ClinicalPractice #BoneInfections #Healthcare

🚨 Upcoming CAN AMS! Webinar Alert 🚨 Join us for the next installment of our CAN AMS! webinar series: 🔬 "What CAN Antibiograms Tell Us? Microbiological Insights for Antimicrobial Stewardship" Speakers: Dr. Terence Wuerz, MD, FRCPC, MSc (Epi) Dr. Philippe Lagacé-Wiens, MD, DTM&H, FRCPC 🌟 Learning Objectives: Increase awareness of how antibiograms are produced Understand how clinicians can use antibiogram data to guide decisions at the bedside Gain insight into the limitations of antibiograms for appropriate interpretation and generalizability 🗓 Date: February 24th, 2025 ⏰ Time: 120pm Eastern Time 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eC4BVTdr Don’t miss out on this chance to improve your knowledge and boost your antimicrobial stewardship practices. 💡 #AntimicrobialStewardship #Antibiograms #Microbiology #Clinicians #Healthcare #MedicalWebinar #CANAMS #InfectionPrevention #Webinar

Exciting News!📢 The Program-at-a-Glance is Now Online! Get ready to explore the full lineup of dynamic sessions and expert-led discussions happening during this year’s program. The program is packed with cutting-edge content tailored for professionals in diagnostic microbiology, infectious diseases, antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention, and public health.🧫🔬 https://lnkd.in/eqZMHdJH

New Job Posts! • Infectious Disease Consultant – Island Health, Division of Infectious Diseases - South Island, Victoria, BC • Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor, Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist – The Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB To see these and all other jobs posted please visit our Career Opportunities page at : https://lnkd.in/eWjGspJu

🚨 Access to newer antibiotics is a challenge in Canada. Today, AMMI Canada hosted a webinar featuring Kevin Afra MD, Angus Kinkade PhramD, and Cesilia Nishi PharmD from BC, sharing insights on completing a SAP “Future Use Application” for antibiotics targeting carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae. Missed it? Catch the replay on AMMI.ca (members only) #AMR #Antibiotics #IDtwitter

🚨 Upcoming CANams Series Webinar - Join us on December 10th at 12pm for an insightful webinar on "Optimizing Antimicrobial Use through the Respiratory Season in Children" with our speaker Dr. Michelle Science! 🌟 📅 Date:December 10th ⏰ Time:12:00 PM 🔗 Register Now! https://lnkd.in/e3VWdxFp #CANamsWebinar #PediatricCare #AntimicrobialStewardship #RespiratorySeason #PediatricInfections #HealthcareEducation

This #AntimicrobialAwarenessWeek, let's remember that while antimicrobials are crucial, many drugs deemed Essential Medicines by the World Health Organization are NOT accessible in Canada outside the Special Access Program. Share if you think these drugs should be more easily accessible to Canadians #AMR #AccessMatters #Infections #WAAW2024 Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP)

November 18-24 is #AntimicrobialAwarenessWeek! Did you know that preventing the spread of common infections help reduce the spread of Antimicrobial Resistance? Learn more: https://amraware.ca/about/

📢 Upcoming Webinar: Development and Dissemination of National Antimicrobial Prescribing Guidelines Presented by AMMI Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada, and Firstline 📅 Date: November 21, 2024 ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT With antimicrobial resistance on the rise in Canada, the Government of Canada is supporting efforts to develop national antimicrobial prescribing guidelines for human health. These guidelines are set to play a pivotal role in optimizing prescribing practices, a cornerstone of antimicrobial stewardship. Join us for an insightful webinar where the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Canada (AMMI Canada) will share their methodological approach to creating evidence-based guidelines tailored for Canadian healthcare providers, drawing from WHO AWaRe antibiotic guidance. Plus, discover how Firstline plans to disseminate these guidelines via their accessible digital platform, simplifying treatment choices for healthcare professionals and helping curb resistance. ⚠️ Space is limited! Make sure to register in advance to secure your spot. 👉 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/eSmvZ7UU

🚀 Just wrapped up a productive meeting discussing groundbreaking research ideas in ID across Canada through the AMMI Clinical Research Network! Excited for the impact this work will have on patient outcomes. Want to join? All the info here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gSxyc4vQ #InfectiousDiseases #ResearchInnovation