About the Conference

The AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference offers an interactive platform for leading experts in diagnostic microbiology, antimicrobial stewardship, infectious diseases, infection prevention and control, and public health to convene. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the conjoint meeting between AMMI Canada and CACMID, this conference draws participants from across Canada and internationally. Continuing the tradition, the 2025 conference will deliver updates on a broad range of topics to a diverse group of professionals, including clinicians, microbiologists, laboratory technologists, public health experts, infection prevention and control practitioners, epidemiologists, pharmacists, students and residents.

In addition to the pre-conference Trainees’ Day, the program will feature plenary sessions, cutting-edge clinical lectures, accredited co-developed learning activities, short oral presentations, rapid-fire presentations, poster presentations, a case report symposium, and an exhibit hall. New this year are “Lightning Learning” sessions—concise, focused learning opportunities on specific topics. 

The conference provides an invaluable opportunity for attendees to showcase their research and stay abreast of the latest developments in microbiology, infection control, and infectious diseases in both adults and children. Beyond the scientific program, the event also fosters networking, idea exchange, and reconnection among colleagues.

Conference Learning Objectives

After attending the AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference, participants will be able to:

• Summarize the latest updates in the fields of diagnostic microbiology, antimicrobial stewardship, infectious diseases, infection prevention and control, and public health.

• Create support systems and engage with a network of experts in the fields of diagnostic microbiology.

Accreditation and CanMEDS

The AMMI Canada Continuing Professional Development committee chair, Dr. Glenn Patriquin, is responsible for ensuring that the AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference is compliant with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons national standard of support of accredited CPD activities.

For specialists certified with the Royal College of physicians and surgeons of Canada: the AMMI Canada – CACMID annual conference is an accredited group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the maintenance of certification program of the Royal College of physicians and surgeons of Canada and approved by AMMI Canada. You may claim a maximum of 24.5 CME credits. Please use the following link to claim your CME hours. If you require a hard copy form, please visit the registration desk.

1. “My MOC” Platform (formerly MAINPORT)
   In prior years, Group Learning Activities such as conferences were transferred directly into participants’ MAINPORT ePortfolio. With the launch of the new “My MOC” platform in August 2024, participants are asked to submit their conference activity hours manually into their “My MOC”, which can be accessed through “My Portal” on the Royal College website.
2. For specialists certified with the American Medical Association (AMA): through an arrangement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 credits. Information on the process to converting Royal College MOC credits to AMA credits can be found at https://edhub.ama-assn.org/pages/applications.
3. For fellows and specialists of the Canadian College of Microbiologists and diplomats of the American Board of Medical Microbiology the Canadian College of Microbiologist: The Canadian College of Microbiologists (CCM) accredits the AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference for CE credits. Certificates of continuing education activity are available through the CCM for documentation of attendance and maintenance of certification. A one-hour educational activity is equivalent to one CE credit. Program evaluation forms and record of CE activity can be obtained, in returned once completed by e-mail to the FCCM co-chair Heather Adam (hadam@shared-healthmb.ca) following the conference.

Certificates of Attendance

Certificates of Attendance will be sent to all registered delegates who completed the CME form. If you have not received your certificate by end of day on May 23rd, 2025 please reach out to meetings@ammi.ca.