Antimicrobial Stewardship Basics

Antimicrobial Stewardship for Beginners – Practical Workshop for Medical Students, Interns & Early-Career Healthcare Professionals

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest threats to modern medicine. This beginner-friendly workshop introduces the principles of Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) in a simple, practical, and clinically relevant manner.

Designed for MBBS students, interns, postgraduate trainees, nursing professionals, and young healthcare practitioners, the course focuses on the rational use of antibiotics and evidence-based decision-making in everyday clinical practice.

What you will learn:

• Fundamentals of antimicrobial resistance and its global impact

• Principles and goals of antimicrobial stewardship

• Choosing the right antibiotic: spectrum, dose, route, and duration

• Understanding antibiograms and culture reports

• De-escalation, IV-to-oral switch, and surgical prophylaxis principles

• Common antibiotic prescribing errors and how to avoid them

• Real-life case discussions from hospital and community settings

• Infection prevention and control measures that support stewardship

Why join this workshop?

✓ Easy-to-understand approach for beginners

✓ Interactive case-based learning

✓ Practical tips applicable in clinical practice and examinations

✓ Taught by an Assistant Professor of Microbiology with experience in teaching MBBS and postgraduate students

Whether you are preparing for exams, clinical postings, or simply wish to become a more responsible prescriber, this workshop will provide a strong foundation in antimicrobial stewardship and rational antibiotic use.