About IDSA

The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) represents physicians, scientists and other health care professionals who specialize in infectious diseases. IDSA’s purpose is to improve the health of individuals, communities, and society by promoting excellence in patient care, education, research, public health, and prevention relating to infectious diseases.

Our Core Values

Enhancing care of children and adults based on sound scientific evidence
Advancing the discipline of infectious diseases as a foundation of medicine and public health
Promoting and sharing knowledge to reduce human and societal toll from infectious diseases
Advocating for sound and humane public policy
Promoting collaboration and cooperation among, and services for, members and other professional colleagues

Our History

Learn more about the History of IDSA.

Strategic Plan

The strategic plan provides a framework for all the Society’s activities, shaping our policy initiatives, scientific meetings, journals and other initiatives.

Board of Directors

View the IDSA Board of Directors and the Executive Board.

Committees

Find information about IDSA's Committees, Boards, and Task Forces

IDSA Staff

IDSA Staff Directory

State & Regional Societies

General information on affiliated state and regional ID societies.

Foundation

Read about the programs that the IDSA Education and Research Foundation supports.

IDSA Industry Relations

IDSA’s funding comes from a variety of sources, including membership dues, journal royalties, Annual Meeting fees, and grants from government agencies, private foundations, and industry.