Dear Friends/Colleagues/ Students,

We the organizers are happy to announce that our Department of Microbiology, KVG Medical College and Hospital, Sullia, Dakshina Kannada is conducting a Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme on Tuesday, 25 th

August 2026. “Microsphere 2026- Rapid Diagnosis- Appropriate Antibiotic Choice – Remarkable Clinical Outcome” being the theme of the CME programme.

Infectious diseases remain the principal causes of morbidity and mortality necessitating the rapid identification of etiologic diagnosis. Additionally, laboratory diagnosticians are facing diagnostic challenges in a number of clinical situations emphasing the importance of the application of automation in Microbiology. Reliable and the rapid availability of antimicrobial susceptibility test results to the clinicians are essential. Application of current CLSI guidelines assures health care providers, the use of appropriate antibiotic therapy for excellent patient recovery. In the context of current antibiotic resistance scenario, Antimicrobial stewardship programme has become a necessity for every clinical microbiologist to update their knowledge. Experts in the field shall be sharing their expertise during the planed CME programme on 25-08-2026. We appeal to you to register and do not miss the opportunity to acquire the knowledge. Organizing committee has created a platform additionally to present your research study carried out in the institution and to share the experience to the audience on August gathering by abstract submission for oral and posters and presenting the same during the CME programme. Eagerly waiting to welcome you to “Microsphere 2026”, a forum for scientific and academic excellence.