The International Ambassadors Program (IAP) was launched in 2009 with the goal to expand international representation of emerging leaders with potential for influence in epidemiology in order to positively impact infection prevention on a global scale. The program is dedicated to building collaborative relationships between U.S. and international healthcare professionals with expertise in healthcare epidemiology and infection prevention. Response to the International Ambassadors Program has been noteworthy since its inception with over 650 applicants from around the world. SHEA has welcomed 150 Ambassadors representing fifty-three countries. The impact of this program within the Ambassadors’ regions as well as for SHEA’s international network is significant and continues to evolve.

Five (5) applicants will be selected for the 2025 IAP delegation. Each delegate will each receive a $3,000 USD travel grant to attend the 2025 SHEA Spring Conference (includes registration).  *Delegates will be announced February 2025*.