Programme Directors
- Elie AZOULAY MD, PhD – Professor of Medicine, Specialty Pulmonary Medicine and Critical care, Director of the Medical-ICU of the Saint-Louis Teaching Hospital, Paris, France, President Elect of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine, ESICM.
- Marlies OSTERMANN MD, PhD – Intensive Care Medicine, Guy’s & St Thomas Hospital, London, United Kingdom, Chair of the Research Committee, ESICM.
- Pedro PÓVOA MD, PhD – Coordinator of the Polyvalent Intensive Care Unit, Hospital de São Francisco Xavier, CHLO, Lisbon, Associate Professor NOVA Medical School, CEDOC, New University of Lisbon, Portugal, Adjunct Professor, Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Research Unit of Clinical Epidemiology, OUH Odense University Hospital, Denmark; Past Chair of Infection (INF) Section, ESICM.
The incidence of invasive fungal infections has increased steadily over the past decade due to increased numbers of immunocompromised and ICU patients. They represent a matter of concern in ICUs as they can produce infections that range from non-life-threatening superficial disorders to severe invasive diseases involving any organ.
To improve the outcomes of patients with fungal infections, intensivists need to be aware of the inherent challenges.
The current programme brings together 30 experts from 14 countries to guide our participants through the most up-to-date best practices on bedside management of fungal infections.
It also integrates digital innovation in the education dimension, induced by rapid and continuous changes caused by technological advances, and will foster the development of inclusive and accessible training where digital technologies become powerful enablers for the “green transition“.
The training programme will include 6 modules, and will combine self-paced learning using multimedia resources, virtual reality and live interactive sessions. The programme will cover:
Module 1 – Understand the Basics
- Online study available in the ESICM Academy
- Live webinar: Monday, March 27th at 14:00 h CEST (details available in the ESICM Academy)
Module 2 – Antifungals – From the drug to the therapy
- Online study available in the ESICM Academy
- Live webinar: Monday, April 17th at 14:00 CEST (details available in the ESICM Academy)
Module 3 – Invasive Aspergillosis in different patient populations
- Online study available in the ESICM Academy
- Live webinars: Monday, May 8th at 14:00 CEST (details available in the ESICM Academy)
Module 4 – Challenges in fungal infections – diagnostic, specific patients, therapy of Mucor
- Online study available in the ESICM Academy
- Live webinar: Tuesday, May 30th at 14:00 CEST (details available in the ESICM Academy)
Module 5 – Fungal sepsis and septic shock – integrated approach
- Online study available in the ESICM Academy
- Live webinar: Monday, June 27th at 14:00 CEST (details available in the ESICM Academy)
Module 6 – Virtual Reality Experience (VRE)
Therapeutic challenge/management in critically ill patients with invasive fungal infections
This training programme targets residents, fellows and confirmed intensive care specialists from anywhere around the world with a high interest in fungal sepsis.
The programme is open to ALL, ESICM members and non-members alike.
Certificates of achievement with a maximum of 20 CME credits will be provided to those who complete the full training programme.
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from GILEAD. The programme has not been influenced in any way by its sponsor.
Further questions? Contact us at education@esicm.org
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