“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.

Learn more about PIDS IDA&E
About PIDS

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.

Learn more
Join Us

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.
Learn more

Events

Jun
23-25
23rd Hot Topics in Infection and Immunity in Children – The ESPID-Oxford Course
Oxford, England
Jul
26-31
43rd Annual Conference on Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Vail, CO
Oct
21-24
IDWeek 2026
Washington, DC
See more

News & Announcements

Member Spotlight: Andi L. Shane

Andi L. Shane, MD, MPH, MSc, is Professor of Pediatrics and Chief of the…
President’s Letter from Deb Palazzi – Our Next Frontier: Inclusion, Opportunity, Belonging

As someone who lives in the Clear Lake region of Houston, I feel the…
Member Spotlight: Carlos Oliveira

Carlos R. Oliveira, MD, PhD, is Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Section of…
See more

Join the conversation

PIDS Follow

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

PIDSociety
pidsociety PIDS @pidsociety ·
22h

Get your 🎫 today for ID: Our Legacy - the PIDS Foundation Annual Dinner 2026! We look forward to seeing everyone Oct 22. We look forward to seeing everyone in DC. https://pids.org/event/pids-foundation-annual-dinner-dc-2026/

Reply on Twitter 2069159490017284360 Retweet on Twitter 2069159490017284360 Like on Twitter 2069159490017284360 X 2069159490017284360
Retweet on Twitter PIDS Retweeted
idweekmtg IDWeek @idweekmtg ·
20 Jun

This October 21-24, IDWeek returns to Washington, D.C. 🏛️ Don’t miss the history, culture, and good eats that D.C. has to offer at the most essential ID meeting of the year.

Register for #IDWeek2026: https://www.idweek.org/registration

Reply on Twitter 2068482850316280163 Retweet on Twitter 2068482850316280163 2 Like on Twitter 2068482850316280163 4 X 2068482850316280163
pidsociety PIDS @pidsociety ·
18 Jun

Dr. Andi L. Shane is our June Member Spotlight! She is Prof of Pediatrics & Chief of the Peds ID Division @EmoryMedicine and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. She is also Deputy Editor of @jpidsociety. Read the full spotlight: https://pids.org/2026/06/17/member-spotlight-andi-l-shane/

Reply on Twitter 2067689805849461230 Retweet on Twitter 2067689805849461230 Like on Twitter 2067689805849461230 1 X 2067689805849461230
Retweet on Twitter PIDS Retweeted
copedsid Colorado Pediatric Infectious Diseases @copedsid ·
17 Jun

1 Week Left: Save Before Rates Increase – Pediatric Infectious Diseases Conference (Vail, CO) Jul 26-31 #VailPedsID2026
Join in-person or virtual for #pedsID education #MOC #CME & updates by @COpedsID faculty & @PIDSociety pres @PalazziDeb

Register: http://bit.ly/4uFYLqW

Reply on Twitter 2067284489211117606 Retweet on Twitter 2067284489211117606 1 Like on Twitter 2067284489211117606 1 X 2067284489211117606
View more

Improving the health of children worldwide through philanthropic support of scientific and educational programs.

Learn more
Donate
This site uses cookies to provide a better experience for you
Ok