CIDS Emerging Leaders
May 2, 2025 2025-05-14 6:44CIDS Emerging Leaders
CIDS Emerging Leaders Program
The Clinical Infectious Diseases Society (CIDS) is proud to launch the CIDS Emerging Leaders Program – a unique initiative designed to identify, mentor, and empower the next generation of leaders in Infectious Diseases (ID) in India.
Infectious diseases continue to challenge public health systems, requiring innovative thinking, multidisciplinary collaboration, and strong leadership. The Emerging Leaders Program is CIDS's strategic response to this need. It seeks to cultivate a vibrant community of early-career ID physicians who demonstrate excellence and promise in clinical care, research, and public health. Through structured mentorship, professional development, and active engagement with CIDS activities, the program aims to build a pipeline of skilled, visionary leaders equipped to influence the future of infectious diseases practice and policy at national and international levels.
Participants will receive guidance from senior members of CIDS, contribute meaningfully to the Society’s ongoing initiatives, and have the opportunity to lead new projects. The program fosters visibility, recognition, and meaningful engagement in shaping the direction of the specialty.
Selected individuals will be designated as Emerging Leaders and serve a four-year term with active roles in Society initiatives, knowledge exchange, and capacity-building efforts.
Call for Applications
CIDS invites passionate and driven early-career Infectious Diseases physicians to apply for this prestigious opportunity to grow, lead, and make an impact.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be early-career ID physicians who are Executive Life Members of CIDS.
- Be under 40 years of age at the time of application.
- Have completed 3 to 10 years of post-ID training (DM/DrNB/FNB or equivalent).
- Demonstrate excellence in clinical practice, research, and leadership.
- Show active involvement in CIDS and a clear trajectory of leadership in the field.
About the Program:
- Emerging Leaders will receive mentorship from senior CIDS leaders.
- They will actively contribute to strategic activities, innovation, and Society growth.
- They will build strong national and global networks within the ID community.
Application Requirements:
Applicants must submit:
- Personal Statement(max 500 words) that outlines what you hope to achieve as a CIDS Emerging Leader and proposes one new initiative for the Emerging Leader cohort.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letter of Recommendationfrom a CIDS Executive Life Member highlighting achievements and leadership potential.
- Declaration of Commitmentconfirming willingness to:
- Attend quarterly online meetings and topic-specific calls.
- Participate in Knowledge Exchange webinars.
- Engage on social media to raise CIDS visibility.
- Contribute to CIDS journal, blog, or communications.
- Support ongoing CIDS initiatives and respond to emerging opportunities.
Last Date for Application: 15th June 2025
Join us in shaping the future of Infectious Diseases in India and beyond.
Apply now to become a CIDS Emerging Leader.