About
MAD-ID is a non-profit entity, incorporated in South Carolina, that provides continuing professional education in the area of infectious diseases pharmacotherapy and antimicrobial stewardship. In addition to its annual meeting, which takes place in May of each year, MAD-ID initiatives include Basic and Advanced Antibiotic Stewardship Training Programs; a quarterly newsletter; online, self-paced education; and special, regional programming.
Mission
To provide education and skills training to health care professionals concerning the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases in general, and antimicrobial stewardship, in specific. Participants of our programs should gain knowledge regarding antimicrobial resistance, develop strategies that can be employed to minimize the suboptimal use of antimicrobial agents and implement change at their respective practice sites to achieve positive patient outcomes.
Vision
To Make a Difference in Infectious Diseases A world where knowledge for the prevention and treatment of infections is accessible and ubiquitous