Medscape at ESCMID 2025: Advancing Infectious Disease Education
April 3, 2025 | Proven Impact, infectious disease, outcomes
Medscape, a global leader in infectious disease education, continues its commitment to advancing knowledge in the field. With 1.47 million ID learners in 2024, the Medscape team will travel to Vienna for the upcoming ESCMID Global conference to present scientific posters and host an exclusive event for faculty and supporters.
Medscape publishes over 100 scientific posters and publications annually. At ESCMID, they will present four posters showcasing the educational impact of programs on RSV, Dengue Fever, and respiratory infection prevention. These publications will be available in the poster hall during conference hours. Details are as follows:
Scientific Posters
1) Increasing Understanding of the Burden and Diagnosis of RSV Disease in Older Adults: Effect of Online Education on Physician Knowledge and Confidence
Authors: Shanthi Voorn; Gillian Griffiths; Tiphaine Barras; Tobias Welte, Tristan Clark, Stefania Maggi.
Session Date: 15/04/2025
Session Time & Location: 12:00 – 13:30, Poster Area in Hall D
2) Online Education Yields Significant Gains in Physicians’ Knowledge of the Burden of RSV in Older Adults
Authors: Shanthi Voorn, Adriana Stan, Barney S. Graham, George Kassianos, Amanda Barnard
Session Date: 15/04/2025
Session Time & Location: 12:00 – 13:30, Poster Area in Hall D
3) Vaccinating Travelers Against Dengue Fever: Impact of Online Medical Education on Physician Knowledge and Confidence
Authors: Shanthi Voorn; Alessia Piazza; Felix David, Nicola Petrosillo; Tomas Jelinek
Session Date: 15/04/2025
Session Time & Location: 12:00 – 13:30, Poster Area in Hall D
4) A Curriculum of Online Education Significantly Improved Physicians’ Knowledge, Competence, and Confidence in Prevention of Respiratory Infections Throughout the Life Course Continuum
Authors: Elaine Bell, Shanthi Voorn, George Kassianos
Session Date: 15/04/2025
Session Time & Location: 12:00, Session 08i – Healthcare Workers and Infection Prevention (incl. Vaccination, Protective Equipment, Behavioral Aspects, Training, and Practices
Exclusive Off-Site Event for Faculty & Supporters
In addition to its poster presentations, Medscape will host an exclusive off-site event featuring renowned faculty members Dr. Federico Martinón-Torres, Dr. George Kassianos, and Dr. David Paterson. They will share insights on:
- Breakthroughs in Dengue Fever and RSV vaccines
- The latest strategies in the fight against AMR
- Key takeaways from ESCMID 2025
Medscape will also present findings from a survey of clinicians treating AMR, providing critical insights into urgent educational gaps.
Faculty member Dr. Federico Martinón-Torres shared his perspective on working with Medscape: “Medscape stands out for its global reach, scientific rigor, and diverse educational formats. Whether through expert-led webinars, case-based learning, interactive quizzes, or quick clinical updates, Medscape adapts to different learning styles and time constraints. What I value most is that Medscape brings together top-tier experts, ensuring that education is not only high-quality and independent but also practical—designed for immediate application in clinics and hospitals.”
For more information on infectious disease education at Medscape, please contact Shanthi Voorn.
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