Internal Medicine, General Medicine Conference-IPSC 2026

Infectious diseases still pose a significant challenge to internal medicine, especially in the wake of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The session will cover the mechanisms behind resistance in bacterial, viral, and fungal infections, emphasizing the need for stewardship programs. Participants will learn about the newest diagnostic developments, therapeutic options, and infection prevention measures in communities as well as hospitals.

Particular focus will be placed on international threats, such as multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, hospital-acquired infections, and emerging viral epidemics. Internal medicine's role in pandemic preparedness, vaccine development, and surveillance of infections will also be highlighted. As AMR potentially dashes decades of medical advancements, this session will provide clinicians with evidence-based approaches and cutting-edge tools to fight resistant infection and ensure patient safety.