Fellows-in-training resources
Explore IDSA resources designed to support infectious diseases fellows throughout training, including education and assessment, mentorship, professional development, career planning, conferences, research opportunities and connections with the IDSA fellows community.
Fellowship training resources
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IDSA Fellows Welcome Guide pdf
Start your infectious diseases fellowship with the 2026-2027 Fellows-in-Training Welcome Guide, a quick-reference guide to IDSA membership, mentorship, learning, conferences, advocacy, career development and opportunities to connect with the Fellows Community of Practice.
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International Medical Graduate (IMG) Resources link
Information regarding international medical graduates.
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ID Fellowship Training Program Director Resources link
Explore resources for adult infectious diseases fellowship program leaders, including program planning and operations, curriculum and assessment, Match and recruitment, international medical graduate support, fellow well-being and professional communities.
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Curriculum Requirements link
An outline of the ID training curriculum
Education & assessment
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Fellows In-Training Exam link
The Fellows In-Training Exam (ITE) gives fellows an opportunity to identify areas in which they need additional programmatic instruction and self-directed learning. Test takers are able to compare their scores with fellows nationwide.
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IDSA Antimicrobial Stewardship Curricula link
The CORE AS Curriculum is designed to provide ID fellows with a foundation in antimicrobial stewardship, regardless of their ultimate career plans; while the Advanced Curriculum is intended to provide ID fellows with the knowledge and skills to become leaders in antimicrobial stewardship. The curricula is also available in a self-study version for CME/MOC/CPE credits.
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Infection Control Course link
The course "Primer on Healthcare Epidemiology, Infection Control & Antimicrobial Stewardship: Online ID Fellows" is a product of the membership of the Society of Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) and is endorsed by Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) and Pediatric Infectious Disease Society (PIDS).
Professional development
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IDWeek 2026 link
The annual IDWeek hybrid conference will take place Oct. 21-24 in Washington, D.C.
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Infectious Diseases Conference Planning Guide 2026-2027 pdf
Use the 2026-2027 Infectious Diseases Conference Planning Guide to plan for major meetings, key deadlines and fellow-focused opportunities for clinical learning, research presentations, networking and career development.
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iDMentorship365 Program link
iDMentorship365 connects students, residents, fellows and early-career professionals with experienced mentors in infectious diseases. The program supports mentees in exploring ID careers and expanding their networks while empowering mentors to give back and foster future leaders.
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Fellows National Call: Mentoring link
IDSA Fellows Subcommittee National Call – Mentoring. Listen to a panel discussion on mentoring featuring Talia Swartz, MD, PhD from Mount Sinai; Matifadza Hlatshwayo Davis, MD, MPH, Director of Health for the City of St. Louis; and Jennifer Spicer, MD, MPH from Emory University.
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Manuscript Publishing link
Watch Dr. Martin S. Hirsch's presentation on writing successful manuscripts, available on the Journal of Infectious Diseases homepage.
Career planning and job search
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Career Paths in ID link
Not sure if the infectious disease specialty is for you? IDSA members share their subspecialties in infectious diseases.
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LEAP Fellowship link
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), and the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS), have joined together to create the Leaders in Epidemiology, Antimicrobial stewardship, and Public health (LEAP) Fellowship.
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Fellows National Call: Life after Fellowship link
Listen to a panel discussion around what to do during fellowship to prepare for “attendinghood.” Panelists include: Anar Patel, MD, TriHealth; Matifadza Hlatshwayo, MD, MPH, Washington University School of Medicine; Sonali Advani, MBBS, MPH, Duke University Medical Center; and Marwan Azar, MD, Yale University.
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Fellows National Call: Job Search link
IDSA Fellows Subcommittee National Call – Job Search. Listen to a panel discussion on the job search featuring ID Chiefs Mary Hayden, M.D.; William Steinbach, M.D.; and Babafemi Taiwo, MBBS.