The SHEA Foundation is dedicated to advancing the fields of healthcare epidemiology, infection prevention, and antimicrobial stewardship through education and research.

Awards & Scholarships

SHEA awards recognize the contributions and accomplishments of our members that have had a meaningful impact on the fields of healthcare epidemiology, infection prevention, and antibiotic stewardship.

Research Network

The SHEA Research Network (SRN) is a consortium of over 100 unique healthcare facilities collaborating on multicenter research projects in healthcare epidemiology and antimicrobial stewardship.

International Ambassador Programs

The International Ambassadors Program (IAP) is dedicated to building collaborative relationships between U.S. and international healthcare professionals with expertise in healthcare epidemiology and infection prevention.

About SHEA Foundation

Vision: Creating and empowering the future of safe healthcare.

Mission: The SHEA Education & Research Foundation is dedicated to furthering the education and advancement of professionals in the field of healthcare epidemiology and infection prevention globally. It is a charitable educational organization dedicated to strengthening the scholarship and expertise of emerging and current healthcare epidemiologists, including physicians, scientists, health care professionals, and promoting a better understanding of infection prevention in the general public.

195
SHEA International Ambassadors since inception, attending SHEA Spring & International Coffee Talks
$35,000
Funded for 7 International Ambassador Alumni Research Projects
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public health scholarships to attend SHEA Spring
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Scholarships & Awards (2012-2022) to attend SHEA Spring & IDWeek