SIDP upcoming events

LIVE CE Webinar! The Right Tools for the Job: Navigating Diagnostic Stewardship Challenges, Part 2: A focus on UTI (30 Jul 2026)

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Thursday, July 30, 2026

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT/1:00 - 2:00 pm ET

Description:

Join us for Part 2 of our Diagnostic Stewardship webinar series on UTI!

Patients presenting with altered mental status (AMS) are frequently treated for presumed urinary tract infection (UTI) based solely on urinalysis (UA) results, regardless of whether other localizing symptoms are present. These practices increase the risk of antibiotic-associated adverse drug events (ADEs), Clostridioides difficile infection, and antimicrobial resistance, while potentially delaying recognition of the true cause of AMS or respiratory symptoms.There are a variety of tools available to aid in diagnostic stewardship with a diverse degree of sophistication. Effective interventions range from education, to local policy change, to integrated EMR nudges, to statewide pay-for-performance initiatives.

This interprofessional education session will enhance participants’ understanding of diagnostic stewardship by exploring its clinical importance, outlining practical strategies for implementation, and examining real-world successes and challenges specific pneumonia. Participants will leave better equipped to collaborate across disciplines to optimize diagnostic practices and improve the appropriateness of testing and treatment decisions.

Agenda:
Following introductions, speakers will discuss four clinical trials with active learning occurring throughout. The session will end with attendee Q&A.

Target Audience: An interprofessional audience, specifically pharmacists and physicians, involved in the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases. The content may also apply to advanced practice providers, nurses, microbiologists, infection preventionists, and other healthcare professionals.

Learning Objectives:

Describe the risks of misdiagnosis and overdiagnosis of asymptomatic bacteriuria
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of diagnostic tests that are available to diagnose UTI
Compare and contrast the sucesses and challenges associated with implementation of diagnostic stewardship interventions for asymptomatic bacteriuria
Describe the role of pharmacists and physicians on the healthcare team to promote diagnostic and antimicrobial stewardship

Faculty:

Bradley J. Langford, PharmD, MPH
Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist
Public Health Ontario
Toronto, Ontario Canada

Larissa Matukas, MD, FRCPC
Associate Professor, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario Canada

Accreditation:

Pharmacist

The Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

UAN: 0672-0000-26-043-L99-P
CPE credit: 1.0 contact hour (0.1 CEU)
Type of activity: Application
Release date: July 30, 2026
ACPE Activity Fee: SIDP Member: Free / Non-Member: $10

To receive CE credit, participants must view the CE content, complete a post-test, and complete an evaluation. Proof of completion will be submitted to NABP CPE Monitor.

Per ACPE requirements, CPE credit must be claimed within 60 days of being earned. Participants are responsible for verifying credits were transferred successfully to your NABP eProfile account before the ACPE 60-day deadline. After the 60 day deadline, SIDP will no longer be able to report your credit(s) for this activity.

Funding: This activity is provided by SIDP. No external funding was received for this activity.

Disclosures: In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, SIDP asks all individuals involved in the development and presentation of CE activities to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the CE activity. The following financial relationships have been disclosed:

Dr. Langford has no relevant financial relationships with an ineligible company to disclose
Dr. Matukas serves as speaker/advisor/consultant for bioMereiux
Planning committee - Dr. Melissa Johnson has received research funding from Synexis and royalties/patent beneficiary for Biomeme.
Presentation title and objectives were written by the planning committee and enhanced by AI. All enhancements were reviewed by a human.

Disclaimer: Faculty members are asked to disclose when any unlabeled/investigational use of pharmaceuticals and devices is being discussed. This activity is intended for educational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for care or advice from a professional. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of SIDP.

The planners and faculty of this continuing education activity have made all reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of the information presented in accordance with the latest available scientific knowledge at the time of publication. Healthcare professionals should verify all information and data with recommendations of other authorities before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this continuing education activity.

LIVE CE Webinar! Generational Differences in Pharmacy Education: Bridging the Great Divide (27 Aug 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Thursday, August 27, 2026

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT/1:00 - 2:00 pm ET

Register

Description:
Learning preferences and engagement strategies vary across generations due to differences in educational methods, technology, and professional values. As healthcare education has evolved from didactic instruction to team-based, active, and competency-based learning, educators and preceptors must adapt their teaching approaches to meet the needs of today's learners. With multiple generations represented in the pharmacy workforce, understanding these differences is essential to effectively engage, teach, and mentor pharmacy learners.

The goal of this session is to equip preceptors and pharmacists with the practical strategies to effectively engage and teach learners across multiple generations within the pharmacy workforce.

Agenda:
Following introductions, the moderator and panelists will engage in discussions while incorporating questions and comments from attendees.

Target Audience: Educators and preceptors of pharmacy learners

Learning Objectives:

Differentiate generational influences on learning preferences, communication styles, and learner engagement within pharmacy education and training environments (e.g. Generation X, Millenials, Generation Z)
Apply learner-centered teaching and precepting strategies that align with the needs and different generations of pharmacy learners
Incorporate approaches that foster engagement, inclusivity, and effective mentorship across divers learning settings

Panelists:

Jason Gallagher, PharmD, FCCP, FIDP, FIDSA
Vanthida Huang, PharmD, BSPHM, FCCP

Moderator:

Matty Zimmerman, PharmD, BCIDP, AAHIVP

Accreditation:

Pharmacist

The Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

UAN: 0672-0000-26-050-L99-P
CPE credit: 1.0 contact hour (0.1 CEU)
Type of activity: Application
Release date: August 27, 2026
ACPE Activity Fee: SIDP Member: Free / Non-Member: $10

To receive CE credit, participants must view the CE content, complete a post-test, and complete an evaluation. Proof of completion will be submitted to NABP CPE Monitor.

Funding: This activity is provided by SIDP. No external funding was received for this activity.

Disclosures will be available prior to the activity.

Three Rivers Antimicrobial Stewardship Symposium 2026 (29 Aug 2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Three Rivers Antimicrobial Stewardship Symposium 2026 Informational PDF

Antimicrobials 2027 (21 May 2027)

Sat, 22 May 2027 04:00:00 GMT

2027 Annual Meeting

Mark your calendars for

Antimicrobials 2027

May 22-26 in Baltimore, MD

Baltimore Marriott Waterfront

with a pre-meeting PK/PD workshop May 22!

~Further details coming soon~

Antimicrobials 2028 (03 May 2028)

Wed, 03 May 2028 05:00:00 GMT

2028 Annual Meeting

Mark your calendars for

Antimicrobials 2028

May 3-6, 2028 in San Diego, California

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Antimicrobials 2028 will feature Pre-Meeting Workshops on Wednesday, May 3, followed by the main conference Thursday, May 4, through Saturday, May 6.
~Further details to follow~