2026 Fellow of Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society

Advancement to Fellow of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (FPIDS) honors individuals who have demonstrated professional excellence and made significant, sustained contributions to the field of pediatric infectious diseases.

Eligible individuals should show a continuing commitment to pediatric infectious diseases through roles such as clinician, researcher, microbiologist, epidemiologist, pharmacist, educator, nurse practitioner, or administrator.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicants must be PIDS members for at least 7 years post-terminal training (for physicians) or 5 years (for non-physicians). Members must be in good standing at the time of application.
  • Applicants must clearly describe their current role and how it reflects ongoing identification with the pediatric infectious diseases profession.

Candidates must demonstrate sustained excellence and leadership and/or scholarship in pediatric infectious diseases or a closely related field. Evidence of peer recognition is essential and may include recognition as a clinician, educator, investigator, public health leader, or administrator.

If you’re unsure about your eligibility, please contact pids@idsociety.org for guidance.

Click here to view the FPIDS Guidelines.

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Applicant Information

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MD
PhD
DO
PharmD
DSci
MS
MPH
RN
MT
Other

Hispanic or Latinx. A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.
Not Hispanic or Latinx
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American Indian or Alaska Native. A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America), and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment.
Asian. A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Black or African American. A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.
White. A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.
Other
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Professional Information

This information is valuable to PIDS as it helps us design programs that cater to the needs of our members.

Adult ID
Family Practice
Internal Medicine
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Pediatrics
Pediatric ID
Other

Administration
Basic Research
Clinical Microbiology
Clinical Research
Epidemiology/Infection Control
Patient Care
Teaching/Education
Other

*Membership does not include those years in training. To be eligible, you must be out of fellowship or other training for at least seven years (physicians) or five years (all others) and be a member in good standing for seven years (physicians) or five years (all others). 

**In rare circumstances, and at the discretion of the PIDS Board of Directors, an individual may be considered prior to the standard seven-year waiting period as a result of an unusual degree of productivity.

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Clinical
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Nominator Information

In a single .pdf file, please upload the following materials. 

1. Nomination Letters: Two letters of support are required from two members with the FPIDS designation (see full list of names on the PIDS website). One should be designated as the primary nominator. Both letters must indicate they should document in detail how the candidate meets the criteria.

2. Curriculum Vitae: The applicant's most recent version highlighting all relevant work and education.

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