“We are committed to inclusion, diversity, access, and equity”
– Dr. Kris Bryant, PIDS President

As the largest organization representing pediatric infectious diseases specialists, the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS) embraces inclusion, diversity, access, and equity (IDA&E) as key drivers of excellence and innovation.  PIDS is committed to creating a welcoming environment that recognizes the value of individuals with diverse backgrounds, talents, experiences and perspectives, and empowering them to fulfill their full potentials with the society and community.

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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.

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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.
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Events

Feb
22-24
WSPID is Going Virtual
Virtual
Mar
3-5
St. Jude/PIDS Pediatric Infectious Diseases Research Conference
Virtual
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News & Announcements

President’s Letter from Dr. Kris Bryant

Dear friends, As my two-year term as the PIDS president, draws to a close…
PIDS Recognizes Dr. William Otto as 2021 JPIDS-Ralph D. Feigin Apprenticeship Award Recipient

Dr. William Otto is the recipient of the 2021 JPIDS-Ralph D. Feigin Apprenticeship Award….
PIDS Recognizes 2021 Fellowship and Research Award Winners During Business Meeting

The goal of the PIDS Fellowship and Research Awards program is to increase the…
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