ASM and CLSI’s new course, “Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing: Mechanisms of Resistance, Antimicrobial Stewardship, and Infection Prevention” This course is available for purchase by anyone who would like to participate,These courses can benefit Clinical laboratory scientists.
With the help of Global Education Group, the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) and the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) have collaborated to provide “Multicare Health System: Quality Urine Samples and Clinical, Process and Fiscal Outcomes”. This webcast will be available for unlimited, on-demand viewing through March 31, 2017. It is intended for medical healthcare professionals who are involved with the collection of urine samples, including physicians, laboratory professionals, nurses, and other related clinical healthcare practitioners who may benefit from best-practices instruction in this topic area. This activity is accredited by the ASCLS P.A.C.E® Program, the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s COA.
The webcast can be accessed here, http://clinmicro.asm.org/index.php/lab-management/training/432-free-training-free-training. Please feel free to contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or:
Peggy McNult |Director
Professional Practice
American Society for Microbiology
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Posted 11 August 2017
Dr. Beckwith was the first president (1936) of the Southern California Branch of the American Society for Microbiology. This award is a tribute to his vision for our society and annually honors a distinguished scientist for his/her contributions to advances in any area of microbiology and contributions to SCASM.
Eligibility
Eligible nominees must be an active member of SCASM for at least 10 years.
Nomination
Complete and submit this form with a letter describing the nominee’s qualifications for the T.D. Beckwith Award by September 15, 2017. Nominations will be reviewed by the SCASM board.
Presentation
The award recipient will be announced publicly at the 2017 SCASM Annual Meeting in San Diego, October 26-28, 2017 and will receive a Certificate of Recognition and $250.
Open/download Application
Posted 12 June 2017
SCASM Meeting October 28, 2017
Hyatt Regency La Jolla
SCASM will continue the tradition of supporting the winning students to present their posters at the 2018 ASM Microbe Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, June 7-11, 2018. A paid trip to the 2018 National ASM meeting will be awarded to the winner of the undergraduate, master's and PhD level division. Deadline for submitting the abstract is October 14, 2017.