ESPID and WSPID Joint Mentorship Programme "Call for mentees"
ESPID and WSPID Joint Mentorship Programme: Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders in Pediatric Infectious Diseases.
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new and exciting mentorship programme founded by ESPID and WSPID. This programme aims to match established faculty in Paediatric Infectious Diseases with junior colleagues to provide mentorship and guidance for career development.
This call aims to recruit mentees.
This programme aims to match established faculty in Paediatric Infectious Diseases with
junior colleagues to provide mentorship and guidance for career development. The mentorship will last for a
total of 12 months and
includes 3 (virtual) 1-hour meetings over this period. The purpose of this programme is to provide mentorship for a junior colleague to
achieve a specific goal, e.g., ESPID/WSPID abstract application, small grant application, career mentoring, etc.). At the end of the programme, we will ask you to complete a short evaluation form.
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MARCH 1, 2026. PLEASE APPLY HERE
IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Places are limited, and we may close applications prior to the published deadline if sufficient applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment.
While we may not be able to move forward with all applicants at this time, please be assured that we will keep your details on file and may reach out should we be able to have another round. Please let us know if you do not want us to retain your details.
*Please note that this initiative focuses on mentorship and is not intended for seeking collaboration on research projects or conducting job interviews.
*Please note that there is no funding or compensation associated with this role
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WSPID Call to Action for Ensuring Fair Prices for All Vaccines for All Countries with Limited Resources
WSPID Call to Action, calls on governments and international organizations around the world to address vaccine prices as a matter of urgency to protect the lives of present and future generations through global, equitable access to affordable vaccines.
Vaccine price should not be a barrier to vaccine introduction and the sustainability of immunization programs. We are calling for the urgent need to ensure fair pricing for all vaccines to ensure they will be "global public goods."
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Fraudulent Emails
ESPID are aware of phishing/fraudulent emails and at times, posing as ESPID Board members, requesting financial help. Please be informed ESPID Board and Committees would never email requesting help in any financial way. Unfortunately, these emails are out with ESPID's control and assure you we would never send such emails. If you have received an email and wish to check you can email admin@espid.org
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JPIDS Supplement on Pediatric Tuberculosis
PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES SOCIETY (PIDS) AND STOP TB COLLABORATE TO PUBLISH SPECIAL JPIDS SUPPLEMENT ON PEDIATRIC TUBERCULOSIS
The Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (JPIDS) supplement on pediatric tuberculosis has been published. This is free to view which enables anyone to view them.
https://pids.org/2022/11/01/pediatric-infectious-diseases-society-and-stop-tb-collaborate-to-publish-special-jpids-supplement-on-pediatric-tuberculosis/
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