AMMI Canada

🇨🇦Canadian Antibiotic Treatment Guidance – Now Featured in Firstline’s New “Coming Soon” Section See what’s in development for the Canadian Antibiotic Treatment Guidance (CATG) part of AMMI Canada’s national initiative supporting evidence-based antibiotic prescribing. 🔎 firstline.org/canada/ #AMR #AntibioticStewardship #InfectiousDiseases #Firstline #AMMICanada #PHAC

🔬 New JAMMI Advance Access Articles Now Available The Journal of the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Canada (JAMMI) continues to highlight important clinical and research contributions from across Canada. This latest Advance Access release features work from clinicians and researchers addressing: • Optimizing antimicrobial use through a planetary health lens • Antibiotic prescribing in ICU aspiration pneumonia • Carbapenemase-producing hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae in Alberta • Canadian clinician perspectives on Clostridioides difficile • Treatment of pre-extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis • A complex case of nonresolving oral candidiasis and tongue carcinoma These articles reflect the depth of expertise and collaborative research happening across infectious diseases and medical microbiology. 👏 Thank you to the authors and contributors advancing evidence, stewardship, and patient care in Canada. @utpress #JAMMI #AMMICanada #MedicalMicrobiology #InfectiousDiseases #CanadianResearch #AntimicrobialStewardship #UTP

Attending the AMMI Canada - CACMID Annual Conference? Membership pays off before you even arrive. AMMI Canada members receive: ✔ Discounted conference registration ✔ Access to exclusive educational programs on acadAMMI ✔ Reduced publication fees for JAMMI ✔ Eligibility for awards, grants, and leadership opportunities If you’re planning to attend, joining or renewing now helps you get the most value from the conference — and beyond. Explore membership options today. Join before March 20 to receive early bird members pricing at the conference #ammicanada #infectiousdiseases #microbiology #ammicacmidconference

🇨🇦 Advancing antimicrobial stewardship in Canada Work continues on the Canadian Antibiotic Treatment Guidance (CATG) a national AMMI Canada initiative developing evidence-based antibiotic prescribing recommendations to support clinicians across the country. Funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada, the guidance is being developed by a national multidisciplinary expert panel, including McMaster researchers Deborah Yamamura, Mark Loeb and Dena Zeraatkar. The guidance is available to clinicians through Firstline, helping bring evidence-based recommendations to the point of care. Learn more about the project: ammi.ca/en/professiona… @GovCanHealth #AMR #AntimicrobialResistance #AntibioticStewardship #InfectiousDiseases #MedicalMicrobiology #PHAC #Firstline #CATG

🤝 Stewardship With a Human Touch: Handshake stewardship at the BC Children's Hospital 🤝 Join us on March 25, 2026 for a behind-the-scenes look at handshake stewardship rounds at BC Children’s Hospital, a novel way of making antimicrobial stewardship interactive, helpful and impactful. 🎙️ Speaker: Alastair McAlpine, MBChB, FRCPC 👤 Moderator: Carsten Krueger, MD FRCPC 🗓️ Time: 10:00 am PT | 1:00 pm ET | 2:30 pm NL 📍 Location: Zoom (link after registration) Learn how the handshake stewardship model differs from traditional antimicrobial stewardship rounds, its clinical and cultural benefits in a children’s hospital, trainees’ attitudes toward it, and practical strategies to overcome common implementation challenges. 🔗 Register Here: url-shortener.me/DHC0 Co-hosted by NCCID and AMMI Canada with support from the AMR Aware Canada Network. #AntimicrobialStewardship #PublicHealth #ASPResourcing #StewardshipPrograms #NCCID #AMMICanada

🤝 Stewardship With a Human Touch: Handshake stewardship at the BC Children's Hospital 🤝 Join us on March 25, 2026 for a behind-the-scenes look at handshake stewardship rounds at BC Children’s Hospital, a novel way of making antimicrobial stewardship interactive, helpful and impactful. 🎙️ Speaker: Alastair McAlpine, MBChB, FRCPC 👤 Moderator: Carsten Krueger, MD FRCPC 🗓️ Time: 10:00 am PT | 1:00 pm ET | 2:30 pm NL 📍 Location: Zoom (link after registration) Learn how the handshake stewardship model differs from traditional antimicrobial stewardship rounds, its clinical and cultural benefits in a children’s hospital, trainees’ attitudes toward it, and practical strategies to overcome common implementation challenges. 🔗 Register Here: url-shortener.me/DHC0 Co-hosted by NCCID and AMMI Canada with support from the AMR Aware Canada Network. #AntimicrobialStewardship #PublicHealth #ASPResourcing #StewardshipPrograms #NCCID #AMMICanada

This accredited One Health webinar will explore poultry production systems in Canada, highlighting vulnerabilities, infectious disease risks, and preparedness strategies across the supply chain. 🎙 Speaker: • Dr. Gigi Lin, BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food 🗓 March 10 | 12–1 PM ET 📍 Zoom via acadAMMI 💻 No fee | Registration required 👉 Register through acadAMMI to attend live or access the recording #ammi2026 #infectiousdiseases #antimicrobialstewardship #healthcarecanada #medicalwebinar

🏆 Today is the final day to submit nominations for the 2025 AMMI Canada Awards. Don’t miss the opportunity to recognize individuals whose work has made a meaningful impact on: • Infectious disease • Microbiology • AMMI Canada • Research, education, mentorship, advocacy, or patient care This is also your reminder to apply for the AMMI Canada Fellowship Designation (FAMMI) if you’ve been a member for seven consecutive years and meet the criteria for professional excellence and contribution. ⏰ Nominations close today — Friday, February 13, 2026 🔗 Submit your nomination now 📧 Questions? Contact AMMI Canada via email #ammicanada #medicalmicrobiology #infectiousdiseases

AMMI Canada is pleased to share several new job opportunities for clinicians and academics in infectious diseases across Canada: Clinician Scientist, Pediatric Infectious Diseases – Halifax, NS ammi.ca/en/clinician-s… To view all Job Opportunities, visit: lnkd.in/eWjGspJu #InfectiousDiseases #MedicalMicrobiology #AMMICanada #CareerOpportunity #JobPosting #HealthcareCareers

Join AMMI Canada for an accredited One Health webinar focused on swine production systems in Canada and their impact on infectious disease risk, prevention, and surveillance. 🎙 Speakers: • Dr. Christa Arsenault, Canadian Swine Health Intelligence Network • Dr. Egan Brockoff, Canadian Pork Council 🗓 February 24 | 12–1 PM ET 📍 Zoom via acadAMMI 💻 No fee | Registration required 👉 Create an account on acadAMMI to register #ammi2026 #infectiousdiseases #antimicrobialstewardship #healthcarecanada #medicalwebinar

The CFID AMMI-CRN Catalyst Award in Infectious Disease / Medical Microbiology supports trainees and early career researchers in launching pilot studies that can grow into larger, multi-centre research projects. This award is designed to: • Support early research career development • Enable pilot work for RCTs, observational, or quality improvement studies • Promote collaboration across AMMI‑CRN members If you’re building the foundation for future impactful research, this opportunity is for you. ⏰ Deadline to apply: February 13, 2026 🔗 Full details available via AMMI Canada #ammicanada #cacmid #annualconference #infectiousdiseases #microbiology

The CFID AMMI-CRN Catalyst Award in Infectious Disease / Medical Microbiology supports trainees and early career researchers in launching pilot studies that can grow into larger, multi-centre research projects. This award is designed to: • Support early research career development • Enable pilot work for RCTs, observational, or quality improvement studies • Promote collaboration across AMMI‑CRN members If you’re building the foundation for future impactful research, this opportunity is for you. ⏰ Deadline to apply: February 13, 2026 🔗 Full details available via AMMI Canada #ammicanada #cacmid #annualconference #infectiousdiseases #microbiology

AMMI Canada is committed to recognizing excellence that reflects the breadth, diversity, and impact of our membership. Research shows that outstanding contributions — particularly by women and underrepresented groups — are often less likely to be formally recognized. A strong and diverse nomination pool helps address this imbalance. We encourage all members to: • Champion inclusivity • Spot hidden talent • Recognize non-traditional excellence • Be mindful of unconscious bias Your nomination plays a vital role in shaping a fair and inclusive awards process. 🔗 Nominate an outstanding colleague today ⏰ Deadline: February 13, 2026 #ammicanada #medicalmicrobiology #infectiousdiseases

🌟 Implementation Science in Action: Audit and Feedback to Improve Antibiotic Prescribing in Primary Care 🌟 Join us on February 13, 2026 for a webinar highlighting how implementation science approaches can enhance antimicrobial stewardship interventions, using audit and feedback for antibiotic prescribing in primary care as a case study. 🎙️ Speakers: Kevin Schwartz, MD, MSc, & Noah Ivers MD, PhD 👤 Moderator: Sarah Neil-Sztramko, PhD 🗓️ Time: 9:30 am PT | 12:30 pm ET | 2:00 pm NL 📍 Location: Zoom (link after registration) Learn how to improve antibiotic prescribing in primary care using implementation science and peer feedback strategies. 🔗 Register Here: shorturl.at/kAIkm Co-hosted by NCCID and AMMI Canada with support from the AMR Aware Canada Network. hashtag#AntimicrobialStewardship hashtag#PublicHealth hashtag#ASPResourcing hashtag#StewardshipPrograms hashtag#NCCID hashtag#AMMICanada

Know someone doing exceptional work? This is your moment to recognize them. The 2025 AMMI Canada Awards are now accepting nominations. Our award recipients are role models, leaders, and emerging stars in infectious disease and microbiology — and many impactful contributions go unnoticed unless someone speaks up. We encourage members to: ✔ Nominate broadly ✔ Seek diverse perspectives ✔ Recognize excellence across career stages ✔ Consider contributions beyond research, including mentorship, advocacy, and patient care Your nomination helps ensure a diverse and representative pool of candidates. 🔗 Submit your nomination today ⏰ Deadline: February 16, 2026 #ammicanada #cacmid2026 #infectiousdiseases #microbiology

Stay up to date with the latest news, program highlights, and on-site updates from the AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference. 👉 Follow the official conference channels on Instagram and Facebook to stay connected before, during, and after the event. instagram.com/ammi_cacmid_co… facebook.com/ammi.canada.ca… #ammicanada #cacmid #annualconference

📣 The call for nominations for the 2025 AMMI Canada Awards is now open. Award recipients will be recognized at the AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference, taking place in St. John’s, NL, April 28 – May 1, 2026. Do you know an AMMI Canada member whose work, leadership, or dedication deserves recognition in the fields of infectious disease and microbiology? Help us celebrate the colleagues who strengthen our community and advance our profession. 🏆 Awards include: • AMMI Canada Distinguished Service Award • AMMI Canada Lifetime Achievement Award • AMMI Canada New Investigator Award • AMMI Canada Trainee Research Award • JAMMI Trainee Published Manuscript Award • AMMI Canada Fiona Smaill Award Nominate today and help recognize excellence across our membership. 🔗 Learn more & submit a nomination here: lnkd.in/ejRi6F7V ⏰ Deadline: Monday, February 16, 2026 hashtag#ammicanada hashtag#cacmid hashtag#annualconference hashtag#infectiousdiseases hashtag#microbiology

🧫 Preparing for exams or refreshing core knowledge? The AMMI Canada Medical Microbiology Review Course returns Jan 12–16, 2026 — a national, case-based review for microbiology & ID. Details 👉 ammi.ca/en/medical-mic… #AMMICanada #MedicalMicrobiology #InfectiousDiseases #MedEd

A pilot study in JAMMI found that switching to DOR/3TC/TDF led to >5% weight loss in 2 of 3 women with INSTI-associated weight gain, with improved body image and metabolic markers. Read more: bit.ly/JAMMIAA3 @AMMICanada #HIV #WeightManagement #HIVResearch

For 50 years, vaccines have been one of the most powerful tools to keep people healthy. Vaccination has saved 154 million lives since 1974 — most of them young children. Thanks to vaccines, infants around the world are far more likely to survive their first years of life, and children today are 40% more likely to reach their next birthdaythan they would be without vaccination programs. Vaccines don’t just prevent illness — they give billions of years of healthy life and remain one of humanity’s greatest public-health successes. Reference Shattock AJ et al. Lancet. 2024 May 25;403(10441):2307-2316. #VaccinesWork #Immunization #PublicHealth #VaccinesSaveLives #GlobalHealth #ChildHealth #HealthForAll #PreventionWorks