Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society

“Through our unwavering commitment to patient care, education, research, and advocacy, PIDS will continue to lead with impact, integrity, and a shared dedication to improving the lives of children everywhere.”
Dr. Deb Palazzi, PIDS President

PIDS exists to promote the health of children through the prevention and control of infectious diseases worldwide. We do this through the discovery (innovation) and implementation of strategies to prevent and treat infectious diseases around the world (impact) while training future generations of pediatric infectious diseases specialists. As we do this, we are committed to building a professional society that reflects the diversity of those we serve (inclusion). It’s who we are.

Who we are

PIDS (Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society) is the world’s largest organization of professionals dedicated to the treatment, control and eradication of infectious diseases affecting children. Membership is comprised of physicians, doctoral-level scientists and others in the field of pediatric infectious diseases or related disciplines through clinical practice, research, teaching and/or administrative activities.

PIDS works closely with many professional organizations that share its goals, including the European Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases, the Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases in Latin America, The Asian Society of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Membership

Membership in PIDS is open to physicians, doctoral-level scientists and other persons who have training or are in the course of training in infectious diseases or its related disciplines, and who are identified with the discipline of pediatric infectious diseases or its related activities. Membership in PIDS allows you to:

Receive a yearly online subscription to the official PIDS publication, the Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society.
Keep abreast of the latest advances in pediatric infectious diseases research findings through educational symposia and membership mailings.
Ensure that issues unique to pediatric infectious diseases are thoughtfully considered through collaborative projects with other medical associations.
Have a voice in planning the future educational needs of pediatric infectious diseases fellows.

PIDS Follow

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society - Promoting excellence in the diagnosis, management and prevention of pediatric infectious diseases

PIDS

@pidsociety ·

🚨DEADLINE ALERT🚨 Today (9/25) is the final day you can purchase your 🎟️ to the PIDS Foundation Annual Dinner! Please join us for ID: Our Legacy during IDWeek on October 22 in Washington, DC by visiting https://pids.org/event/pids-foundation-annual-dinner-dc-2026/

Reply on Twitter 2103497251486085376 Retweet on Twitter 2103497251486085376 Like on Twitter 2103497251486085376 X 2103497251486085376

PIDS

@pidsociety ·

24 Sep

Our September member spotlight is Liz Ristagno. She is Assoc Prof of Pediatrics at @MayoClinicKids in Rochester, MN and is also the Program Dir for the peds ID fellowship program. Dr. Ristagno is the current chair of the Education Committee. Full profile: https://pids.org/2026/09/23/member-spotlight-liz-ristagno/

Reply on Twitter 2103200293542392071 Retweet on Twitter 2103200293542392071 Like on Twitter 2103200293542392071 X 2103200293542392071

Retweet on Twitter PIDS Retweeted

IDWeek

@idweekmtg ·

23 Sep

The BugHub World Stage schedule is live! Hear from your colleagues as they share unique reflections related to their experiences in ID at IDWeek’s BugHub World Stage.

Browse the full schedule: https://bit.ly/3TIcQb4

Reply on Twitter 2102895561632260262 Retweet on Twitter 2102895561632260262 2 Like on Twitter 2102895561632260262 3 X 2102895561632260262

PIDS

@pidsociety ·

23 Sep

👀The deadline for this year's PIDS Foundation Annual Dinner 🎟️ is Friday (Sept 25)! Do not miss being part of the celebration of PIDS, pediatric ID and the camaraderie that make this specialty so wonderful. https://pids.org/event/pids-foundation-annual-dinner-dc-2026/

Reply on Twitter 2102837905639317804 Retweet on Twitter 2102837905639317804 Like on Twitter 2102837905639317804 X 2102837905639317804

“Through our unwavering commitment to patient care, education, research, and advocacy, PIDS will continue to lead with impact, integrity, and a shared dedication to improving the lives of children everywhere.”
Dr. Deb Palazzi, PIDS President

Who we are

Membership

Events

News & Announcements

Join the conversation

PIDS

PIDS

IDWeek

PIDS

“Through our unwavering commitment to patient care, education, research, and advocacy, PIDS will continue to lead with impact, integrity, and a shared dedication to improving the lives of children everywhere.” Dr. Deb Palazzi, PIDS President

Who we are

Membership

Events

News & Announcements

Join the conversation

PIDS

PIDS

IDWeek

PIDS

“Through our unwavering commitment to patient care, education, research, and advocacy, PIDS will continue to lead with impact, integrity, and a shared dedication to improving the lives of children everywhere.”
Dr. Deb Palazzi, PIDS President