Practical, Case-Based Learning for Diagnostic Reasoning and Stewardship

The AMR Global Health Academy advances applied learning to strengthen antimicrobial stewardship, diagnostic reasoning, and health system implementation — particularly in low- and middle-income settings. Our focus is simple: move from evidence to decision to implementation.

Learners

Countries Reached

Global

Faculty Network

Languages

Stewardship in Clinical Practice – Start your Learning Journey below.

Starting with the Decision Point, follow the pathway from Knowledge → Application → Advanced Decision-Making. Click the linked course titles and supporting lessons to continue your learning.

Decision Point #4
Decision Point #5

Decision Point #4

Should I Prescribe an Antibiotic?

Open Decision Point

I. KNOWLEDGE

AMR Life Support Course (AMLS)

RECOMMENDED MODULE:

Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)

FOCUS LESSON:

Empiric Treatment of CAP

II. APPLICATION

AMR Case Studies

RECOMMENDED CASE:

Prescribing Antibiotics and the Testing Conundrum

III. ADVANCED DECISION-MAKING

Building Capacity for AMR Surveillance in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

RECOMMENDED LESSON:

How to Use AWaRe

SUPPORTING LESSONS:

To earn a course certificate, complete all required lessons and assessments within the course.

Support for this initiative has been provided through an unrestricted educational grant from bioMérieux.

Decision Point #5

Is IV Therapy Still Necessary?

Open Decision Point

I. KNOWLEDGE

AMR Life Support Course (AMLS)

RECOMMENDED MODULE:

Skin and Soft Tissue Infections (SSTI)

FOCUS LESSON:

Principles to Remember (De-escalation)

II. APPLICATION

AMR Life Support Course (AMLS)

RECOMMENDED MODULE:

Infective Endocarditis (IE)

FOCUS LESSON:

Advanced Management Considerations (Surgical indications and oral step-down therapy)

III. ADVANCED DECISION-MAKING

AMR Problem-Solving Case Studies

RECOMMENDED CASE:

Health-care associated infection (HAI) with Acinetobacter baumannii complex ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)

SUPPORTING LESSONS:

To earn a course certificate, complete all required lessons and assessments within the course.

Support for this initiative has been provided through an unrestricted educational grant from bioMérieux.

Diagnostics & Laboratory Decision Making – Start your Learning Journey below.

Starting with the Decision Point, follow the pathway from Knowledge → Application → Advanced Decision-Making. Click the linked course titles and supporting lessons to continue your learning.

Decision Point #1

Blood Culture Positive: Contaminant or True Infection?

Open Decision Point

I. KNOWLEDGE

Microbiology Laboratory Testing to Address AMR

COMPLETE WEEK 2

The AMR Laboratory: Antibiotic Susceptibility and Resistance Testing for Clinical Care

FOCUS LESSON:

The Laboratory-Clinician Interface

II. APPLICATION

AMR Problem-Solving Case Studies (HAIs)

RECOMMENDED CASE:

Skin Contaminant: Blood Culture Bottle

III. ADVANCED DECISION-MAKING

AMR Life Support Course (AMLS)

RECOMMENDED MODULE:

Bloodstream Infections

SUPPORTING LESSONS:

To earn a course certificate, complete all required lessons and assessments within the course.

Support for this initiative has been provided through an unrestricted educational grant from bioMérieux.

Decision Point #2

When AST Changes the Plan

Open Decision Point

I. KNOWLEDGE

Microbiology Laboratory Testing to Address AMR

COMPLETE WEEK 2

The AMR Laboratory: Antibiotic Susceptibility and Resistance Testing for Clinical Care

FOCUS LESSON:

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST)

II. APPLICATION

AMR Problem-Solving Case Studies (HAIs)

RECOMMENDED CASE:

Skin Contaminant: Blood Culture Bottle

FOCUS LESSON:

Susceptibility Testing: Testing and Reporting

III. ADVANCED DECISION-MAKING

AMR Life Support Course (AMLS)

RECOMMENDED MODULE:

Nosocomial Pneumonia

SUPPORTING LESSONS:

To earn a course certificate, complete all required lessons and assessments within the course.

Support for this initiative has been provided through an unrestricted educational grant from bioMérieux.

Decision Point #3

Colonization or Infection?

Open Decision Point

I. KNOWLEDGE

Microbiology Laboratory Testing to Address AMR

COMPLETE WEEK 3

Role of the Laboratory in the Prevention and Control of AMR in Healthcare Settings

FOCUS LESSONS:

II. APPLICATION

AMR Problem-Solving Case Studies (HAIs)

RECOMMENDED CASE:

Healthcare-Associated Infection

III. ADVANCED DECISION-MAKING

AMR Life Support Course (AMLS)

RECOMMENDED MODULE:

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

SUPPORTING LESSONS:

To earn a course certificate, complete all required lessons and assessments within the course.

Support for this initiative has been provided through an unrestricted educational grant from bioMérieux.

The AMR Global Health Academy is a global, virtual learning community advancing antimicrobial stewardship and diagnostic excellence.

Through free, case-based courses and practical implementation tools, the Academy supports public health professionals, laboratory leaders, clinicians, and ministry partners—particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Learners gain structured, practice-driven CPD designed to strengthen real-world decision-making. Available in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese.

What the AMR Global Health Academy Delivers

Practical AMR Education

Structured, case-based CPD focused on diagnostics, stewardship, and real-world implementation.

Global Peer Community

Connecting public health leaders, laboratories, clinicians, and institutions across 170 countries.

Strengthened Decision-Making Capacity

Equipping frontline professionals with tools to improve testing, prescribing, and infection prevention practices.

Systems-Level Impact

Supporting ministries, universities, and professional societies to strengthen AMR capacity at scale.

AMR Academy Hubs

From Learning to Implementation

AMR Academy Hubs extend learning into national and regional practice by connecting the Academy with ministries, professional societies, universities, laboratories, healthcare institutions, and other partners.

Local Context → Workforce Activation → Implementation

Hubs create the connection between what people learn through the Academy and what happens in practice.

Local Context →

Academy learning is contextualized with country and regional evidence, priorities, guidance, and expertise, while remaining part of the shared global Academy.

Workforce Activation →

Hubs connect learning with professional societies, universities, health facilities, ministries, and other partners to engage the workforce through structured learning pathways, CPD, peer learning, and professional development.

Implementation

Hubs support the application of knowledge in real-world settings—helping move education beyond course completion toward changes in practice, stronger systems, and measurable impact.

Explore the AMR Academy Hubs

AMR Academy Hubs reflect different models of partnership and implementation, shaped by local priorities, institutions, and workforce needs.

International Diagnostics Collaborative (IDC)

A global collaborative connecting diagnostics expertise, implementation experience, and partnerships to strengthen diagnostic systems and translate innovation into impact. An initiative of the Global Health Impact Group.

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Who the Academy Is Designed For
The AMR Global Health Academy serves:

Public health professionals
Laboratory leaders and diagnosticians
Clinicians and antimicrobial stewardship teams
Ministry of Health technical staff
Universities and teaching institutions
Professional societies and implementation partners

Built for professionals strengthening AMR response within health systems—particularly in low- and middle-income settings.

What the Academy Offers

1. Structured, Case-Based Courses
Practice-driven modules focused on diagnostics, stewardship, and implementation.
2. Real-World LMIC Case Studies
Problem-solving scenarios grounded in frontline decision-making.
3. Expert-Led Learning Series
Webinars and curated discussions on emerging technologies and policy shifts.
4. Shared Country Lessons
Cross-country learning to accelerate implementation and avoid duplication.
5. Global Professional Community
A growing network of AMR practitioners across 170 countries.

Academic & Scientific Leadership

The AMR Global Health Academy is guided by internationally recognized experts in antimicrobial resistance, diagnostics, public health, and implementation science.

Advisors represent leadership across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, strengthening global credibility and regional relevance.

Dr Sayantan Banerjee
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Kalyani
Kalyanilisten
Dr Charles K. Cooper
bioMérieux | EVP & Chief Medical Officer
Dr Elizabeth Menezes
Brazilian Society of Clinical Analysis (SBAC) | President
Dr Amadou Sall
Institut Pasteur de Dakar | Director

Prof Yap Boum II
Institut Pasteur de Bangui | Director
Dr Noah Fongwen
CLDS, Africa CDC | Diagnostics Access Coordinator
Dr Mark Miller
Clinical, Research, and Diagnostics Expert on AMR
Prof Yik-Ying (YY) Teo
Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health
National University of Singapore | Dean

Dr Tom Chiller
Mycotic Diseases Branch, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | Chief
Prof David Heymann
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Dr Teri Roberts
Research, Public Health and Diagnostics Expert on AMR

NEWSLETTERS

Stay informed with the latest developments in the fight against antimicrobial resistance through our AMR Global Health Academy news briefs. Every month these briefs provide updates on new AMR testing, diagnostics, surveillance, educational resources, upcoming training opportunities, research breakthroughs, and policy advancements. We also present AMR problem-solving case studies and feature laboratories and AMR champions battling real-world AMR problems.

AMR Brief 8 - August 2026