The pathway takes participants from a baseline level of knowledge and will systematically add skills and knowledge, with tailored on-line teaching and small-group discussion aiming to develop expert level practice on completion of the pathways. Whilst there is information, which is core to all practitioners, we will ensure that specialist interests are catered for allowing participants to develop in-depth understanding of specific topics.
It uses a blended approach to learning, using a combination of didactic learning, group-based interactive teaching and practical, bedside teaching. The programme proposes a sustainable digital transformation and will ensure that participants are empowered to enjoy the opportunities that come with the digital decade.
Fellowships
A total of 20 fellowships are offered to the top scoring participants in Level 1 and 2 of the Sepsis, Severe Infections and Stewardship pathway. This will be an opportunity for the participants who have achieved a sufficient level of both attendance and assessment performance to undertake fellowships in specific areas of infection and sepsis management, gaining bedside teaching from experts at globally renowned academic health sciences centres. Fellowships will last 1 week and will come with a bursary of 1000 EUR to support travel and accommodation at the site.
Centres and tutors
- University Hospital Owl, Evangelisches Krankenhaus Bethel, Bielefeld, Germany – Hendrik BRACHT and the local team (September 1 – 5, 2025)
- Hospital de São Francisco Xavier, CHLO, Lisbon, Portugal – Pedro POVOA & Claudia MARTINS and the local team (September 15 – 19, 2025)
- University Hospital Carémeau Nimes,University Nimes, France – Claire ROGER and the local team (October 6 – 10, 2025)
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A.Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy – Massimo ANTONELLI & Gennaro DE PASCALE and the local team (December 1 – 5, 2025)
- Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands – Jeroen SCHOUTEN and the local team (December 8-12, 2025)
Eligibility and Application for Fellowships
- Membership: Applicants must be members of ESICM (join now if you are not already a member).
- Applications open to participants from any professional background
- Course attendance: Applicants must attend at least ONE live online event in Level 2 of the Sepsis, Severe Infections and Stewardship pathway (attending all live events planned in the pathway, both online and onsite is recommended)
- Selection criteria: Fellowships will be awarded based on:
- Quality of the application
- Attendance at least ONE live online event in Level 2 of the Sepsis, Severe Infections and Stewardship pathway
- Performance in the post-course evaluation
- Consideration of multidisciplinary and geographical representation
- Applicants who have previously received a fellowship may be asked to provide evidence of how the fellowship outcomes were implemented or disseminated.
- Final selection will be decided by the expert evaluators.
Application Requirements
- Complete the Fellowship Application Form.
- Upload a Letter of Motivation, outlining your professional activity and motivation for applying.
- Upload a Letter of Support from your supervisor (required for junior applicants). This should confirm that your unit will support you in implementing the knowledge and skills gained during the fellowship. Note: This must be distinct from the Letter of Motivation.
Important Note
- Priority will be given to applicants who:
- Have not previously received a fellowship on this topic
- Have not been awarded any fellowship in the current year
- Provide evidence of how the outcomes of previous fellowship they benefitted from were implemented or disseminated.
Endorsement: The pathway is endorsed by the Infection Section and the Systemic Inflammation and Sepsis Section, ESICM.
Further questions? Contact us at education@esicm.org