16th Annual International Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference

Thursday, May 28, 2026, 7:30 AM - Friday, May 29, 2026, 3:30 PM, EPNEC - Eric P. Newman Education Center, 320 S. Euclid Ave., Saint Louis, MO


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (12.75 hours), ACPE Contact Hours (12.75 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (12.75 hours), IPCE Credits (12.75 hours)

The 16th Annual International Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference is planned and implemented interprofessionally by physicians, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists. This Hybrid In-Person and Webinar activity is designed for physicians, nurses, and pharmacists working in the areas of pediatrics, internal & family medicine, allergy, infectious diseases, microbiology, immunology. It may also be of interest to physician assistants, researchers, data analysts, hospital administrators, and all involved in caring for children. This two-day course will provide education through lectures, small group discussions, and questions & answers. The activity will highlight best practices across antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) and specific strategies that have improved antibiotic use in both inpatient and outpatient settings. These programs have led to improved outcomes and cost savings. The CDC and the Joint Commission have established the core elements that should be present for all inpatient and outpatient ASPs. There will be an option to attend a half-day (in-person only) Environmental Sustainability and Antimicrobial Stewardship (Non- CME) session prior to the start of the main conference. The goal of this activity is to improve knowledge, skills, performance and patient care related to antimicrobial stewardship.

1. Develop effective techniques to steward advanced diagnostic laboratory assays.
2. Identify the best communication strategies for navigating conversations and communication surround antibiotic use for children with incurable infection at end of life.
3. Identify patients likely to benefit from extended infusion beta lactams.
4. Demonstrate effective strategies for communicating about antibiotic stewardship with infectious diseases clinicians.
5. Incorporate diagnostic stewardship into the use of syndromic panels.
6. Identify patients with hardware infections likely to benefit from the addition of adjunctive rifampin.

Pre- Conference Session, In Person &  Zoom Webinar Conference Registration

Format type selection (In Person or Zoom Webinar) is required at the time of registration.

This is a continuing medical education activity intended for healthcare providers.

If you have any questions regarding the course or registration please contact Michelle Padgett at [email protected]

Wednesday, May 27, 2026  (In Person Only)
Agenda

1:00pm            Check in (Foyer)
1:30                  Environmental Sustainability and Antimicrobial Stewardship
                          Shreya Doshi, MBBS & Preeti Jaggi, MD
4:00                  Adjourn

Registration Fee: $250

In Person Registration

Online registration will be available until Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 12:00pm (CT).  After this time, please register on-site.

In Person Registration Fees	Through May 8th	After May 8th
PIDS/SIDP Members	$500	$550
PIDS/SIDP Non - Members	$550	$600
WU/BJC Physician	$375	$425
WU/BJC Non- Physician	$325	$375
In Training (all professions) - No Credit   Verification of your training status may be requested.	$200	$200

Employee of Industry (any role) *	Contact Stacy Partrich to register: [email protected]	Contact Stacy Partrich to register: [email protected]
Guest Reception Ticket	$50	$50

In Person Fees include enrollment, continuing education credits, online educational materials, continental breakfast, refreshment breaks, luncheon, Thursday evening reception and daytime self-parking at EPNEC (paid registrants only).

Webinar Registration

Online registration will be available until Thursday, May 28, 2026, 8:30am (CT).

Webinar Registration Fees	Through May 28th , 8:30am (CT)
PIDS/SIDP Members	$500
PIDS/SIDP Non - Members	$550
WU/BJC Physician	$375
WU/BJC Non-Physician	$325
In Training (all professions) - No Credit Verification of your training status may be requested.	$200

Employee of Industry (any role) *

Contact Stacy Partrich to register: [email protected]

Webinar Fees include enrollment, continuing education credits and educational materials.

*** IMPORTANT NOTE for Employees of industry (e.g., pharmaceutical & device companies): DO NOT REGISTER HERE. Please email [email protected] for pre-approval for attendance at this course. Should you register without pre-approval, your registration will be cancelled and refunded less a $25 administrative fee.

Registration/Payment Policy: Your full payment in advance completes your registration and ensures your enrollment in this course. 

Cancellations: Registration fee less $50 administrative charge is refundable if cancellation is received in writing by emailing [email protected] by May 19, 2026. Registration fees are not transferrable.

Minimum and Maximum Enrollments Have Been Established.

Please Note: Washington University is not responsible for airline, hotel reservations or any other travel expenses. Please confirm registration acceptance prior to purchase of non-refundable or penalty airline tickets.

Transportation:
•    Taxis from the airport are approximately $40.
•    Uber and Lyft are also available

Abstract Submission

Abstract submissions are due by Saturday, February 28, 2026, 11:59 PM CT.

Abstract Submission

The call for abstracts is now OPEN. All abstracts must be submitted using the REDCap survey below. Please ensure pop-up notifications are disabled before completing the survey. Authors of accepted abstracts, both posters and oral presentations, have the opportunity to have their work published in a Supplement to the Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society. Within this survey, you will choose whether you opt-in or opt-out of publication.

Abstracts must be submitted as a single Word document. In order to streamline the review process, we ask that you use the template included on the submission form. All abstracts should include the following information.

• Title

• Author(s) and affiliations, including corresponding author

• Funding support (if applicable)

• Conflicts of interest

• Background

• Methods

• Results

• Conclusion

Abstracts must not exceed 2,400 characters including spaces (excluding title, authors, affiliations, funding support, and conflicts of interest).

You may include up to two tables and two figures as part of your submission. These should be embedded in the Word document you submit rather than submitted as separate files. Any figures should be a minimum of 300 DPI to ensure good quality.

Abstracts can be submitted here.

We look forward to seeing you in May!

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and St Louis Children's Hospital, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS), Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP).   Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team



Credits Available for this Activity:

American Medical Association (AMA)
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.75 ANCC contact hours.

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
This activity is approved for a maximum of 12.75 knowledge-based contact hours (1.275 CEUs) in states that recognize ACPE. Participants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Unique Universal Activity Number JA0000340-9999-26-006-L01-P.  To be awarded credit, attendees must sign in, provide their NABP ePID number and date of birth.

Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 12.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Cancellation Policy

The cancellation cut-off dates and fees are specific to each course. Refer to the cancellation policy on the individual course page. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

WashU Medicine CME reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred, such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement

Continuing Medical Education at Washington University School of Medicine fully complies with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act rules and regulations thereof. If any participant of this meeting is in need of accommodations, please do not hesitate to submit written requests, at least one month prior to seminar date.

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Hotel, Reception & Shuttle Information

Hotel Accommodations: Make your hotel reservations directly with the hotel.  The room block expires on Monday, May 4, 2026 @ 11:59PM (CT).

The Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta St. Louis
212 N Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108

The room rate is $191.00 plus tax per night

• By web 16th Annual International Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference Hotel Reservation

• By phone: Reservations phone number is 1-800-Sonesta (1-800-766-3782)

• Unique group ID:05262025ANTI 

Reception:
Thursday, May 28th @ 6:30pm
The Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta St. Louis
212 N Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
Event Parking: $5 Self-Parking or $15 Valet Parking

Shuttle: For your convenience, shuttle transportation is available between The Chase Park Plaza Hotel and the medical center at the specific times noted below:

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Depart Chase Park Plaza - Continuous shuttle beginning at 7:00am through approx. 8:15am

• Meet at the Marquee entrance on Lindell at the Chase

• Depart the Chase to arrive at the Eric P. Newman Education Center

• Last shuttle at approx. 8:15am

Depart EPNEC - Continuous shuttle beginning at 4:00pm - approx. 5:10pm

• Depart Eric P. Newman Education Center – return to The Chase

• Last shuttle at approx. 5:10pm

Friday, May 29, 2026
Depart Chase Park Plaza - Continuous shuttle beginning at 7:00am through 8:15am

• Meet at the Marquee entrance on Lindell at the Chase

• If checking out today, be sure to do this before departing the Chase. There is a room for bag storage at the meeting site.

• Depart the Chase to arrive at the Eric P. Newman Education Center

• Last shuttle at approx. 8:15am

There will not be a shuttle returning to the hotel after the course on Friday.

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis School of Medicine adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including Faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

This activity may be supported in part by educational grants from various commercial organizations. A complete list of commercial supporters will be available at the time of the conference. Some companies may also exhibit.

This activity may be supported in part by educational grants from various commercial organizations. A complete list of commercial supporters will be available at the time of the conference. Some companies may also exhibit.