Funding still available for Observerships in 2010
20 Observers have already visited ESCMID Collaborative Centres in 2010. Read about their experiences at the ESCMID Collaborative Centres and find out how to become an Observer, too. This is an exclusive ESCMID member benefit.
News about the Society
In remembrance of Helmut Mittermayer
Helmut Mittermayer, Professor and Head of the Institute for Hygiene, Microbiology and Tropical Medicine at the Elisabethinen Hospital in Linz, Austria, unexpectedly passed away on 6 July 2010. His contributions to the Society were many and included founding ESCMID News, the first printed member newsletter and serving as the first Editor-in-Chief. We are not only losing a highly respected friend and colleague, but also one of the pillars of our organization.
Assembly of Members 2010: minutes online
At the Assembly held during the ECCMID, the officers presented last year's successful achievements. Find the minutes on our website in the member-only area.
European Council 2010: minutes online
In the minutes from the 11 April 2010 meeting in Vienna, Austria you can read about projects such as a new membership plan for Affiliated Society members.
New ESCMID Parity Commission
We are pleased to announce the inauguration of the three ESCMID Advocates for Gender, for Geographic Balance and for Minorities who are part of the Parity Commission led by Elisabeth Nagy and Evelina Tacconelli. The Commission's goal is to promote a healthier equilibrium between genders, different geographic areas and minorities among CM and ID specialists in Europe.
Educational events
Educational Programme 2011 now online
We are pleased to announce that 19 courses in various CM/ID topics - including the Summer School - will take place in 2011. See our Calendar for an overview.
Another successful Summer School
61 young MDs and scientists improved their knowledge on diverse topics at the highly interactive ESCMID Summer School in Cappadocia, Turkey, from 3 to 9 July 2010. Some pictures and all presentations are now online. Audio webcasts will be available by the end of July.
