Infectious Diseases Society of New York (IDSNY): 2026 Harold C. New Symposium

Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 9:00 AM - 5:10 PM, Mount Sinai West - Conference Room B, 1000 10th Avenue, New York, NY


The Harold C. Neu IDSNY Symposium showcases advances in infectious diseases through expert-led scientific updates and case-based discussions. This year’s symposium will focus on Infection Prevention and Infections in the Immunocompromised Host. It brings together New York and Norther NJ clinicians, researchers, and trainees to learn more about advances in emerging pathogens, diagnostic innovations, and evolving treatment strategies.

1. Describe the role of local and regional public health systems in the detection, surveillance, and response to emerging and re-emerging pathogens, including contributions to vaccination strategies, outbreak control, and coordination with healthcare providers.
2. Describe infectious disease considerations in xenotransplantation, including zoonotic transmission risks and screening strategies.
3. Review recent updates for the management of Clostridiodes difficile infection including the role of microbiome-based treatments.
4. Evaluate contemporary diagnostic approaches to bone and joint infections, including advances in molecular diagnostics.

IDSNY members (physicians, advanced practice professionals, and pharmacists) $125

Trainees $0

Non-members and guests $250

*Complimentary registration must be done online. Please email [email protected] with a copy of your hospital ID for verification to receive a complimentary online registration code

 Cancellation Policy

All refund and cancellation requests must be emailed to the CME office at [email protected] by Friday, May 1, 2026. Cancellations after this date are not eligible for a refund. An administrative fee of $50 will be deducted from your refund. No refunds will be issued for registration fees that are equal to or less than $50.

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (4.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (4.00 hours)

It is the policy of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to ensure objectivity, balance, independence, transparency, and scientific rigor in all CME-provided educational activities. All faculty participating in the planning or implementation of a provided activity are expected to disclose to the audience any relevant financial relationships and to assist in resolving any conflict of interest that may arise from the relationship. Presenters must also make a meaningful disclosure to the audience of their discussions of unlabeled or unapproved drugs or devices. This information will be available as part of the course material.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

It is the policy of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to ensure objectivity, balance, independence, transparency, and scientific rigor in all accredited CE educational activities. All individuals in control of content of an activity accredited by ISMMS are expected to disclose all their financial relationships with ineligible companies existing within the prior 24 months. Relevant financial relationships are mitigated and disclosed to learners before the activity takes place. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026