ASM has long been committed to the educational  development of young professionals wishing to  pursue a career in infectious diseases, clinical microbiology,  health care epidemiology, and related  fields. Now in its fifth year, the ICAAC ID Fellows  Grant Program continues to receive outstanding  reviews from participants, offering ID Fellows a  unique opportunity to attend the 49th ICAAC and  participate in an experience specifically tailored to  their educational development needs.    

This select group of Fellows will have the  opportunity to hear a targeted keynote talk,  participate in mentored poster walks, receive  overviews of recommended sessions for attendance,  interact with ICAAC Program Committee  members, and be given personalized attention  including daily discussions to help them  maximize their educational experience.    

A subcommittee of the ICAAC Program Committee  has chosen 45 ID Fellows from the U.S.  Infectious Disease Fellowship Programs and 15 ID  Fellows from the International Infectious Disease  Fellowship Programs. The ID Fellows Grant Program  Committee is international in scope, and its  members encourage Fellows to engage in discussions  and consider collaborations with their scientific  colleagues from around the world.    

Supported by an educational grant from  Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, participants receive airfare,  transportation to and from the convention  center, meeting registration, hotel accommodations,  and daily breakfast briefings.