Exciting New Features

• Simpler to find Annual Meeting and other event information

• Filter through grants and fellowship opportunities

• Join discussion forums for members and 5 subgroups

• Soon: Integration of our online education platform GoTropMed

(Site is currently in beta phase as we transition from our old website)

New & Noteworthy

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Donald Krogstad Award for Early-Career Malian Scientists

$25,000 US total for up to two years for scientists from Mali to pursue research in tropical medicine and/or public health with the goal of improving the lives of Malians. Apply by April 2.

05 Mar 2026

Ben Kean Travel Fellowship

Full-time medical students from an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution are invited to apply for the 2026 Ben Kean Fellowship by March 25.

25 Feb 2026

Journal Supplement: Integrated Malaria Control in Madagascar

The critical role of Malagasy scientists and partners in shaping effective, context-specific malaria control. Open-access and available to the public.

11 Feb 2026

Upcoming Events

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13Mar 2026

Petitions Due for 2027 ASTMH President/Board Candidates

We are looking for members to run for President and 3 Board members spots in the election this summer.

FILE YOUR PETITION ONLINE
16Mar 2026

ASTMH Distinguished International Fellow Deadline

Opening soon. Check your email and this website for information.

SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL ONLINE
25Mar 2026

Applications Due for Ben Kean Travel Fellowship

Providing travel expenses for medical students from accredited institutions in the U.S. and Canada who arrange clinical tropical medicine or tropical medicine research electives in areas afflicted by diseases or illnesses common in the tropics.

APPLY ONLINE

2026
18 - 22 November

2026 Annual Meeting

Gaylord National Harbor National Harbor, Maryland USA (adjacent to Washington, DC)

Registration Opens in July

Check your email and this website for more information.

Exhibit & Sponsor at #TropMed26

Get the word out about your product and organization. Reserve your place in the 2026 Exhibit Hall or advertise/sponsor an event at the ASTMH Annual Meeting.

Host a Sponsored Symposium

Contact us at info@astmh.org to begin a conversation.

2026 Annual Meeting Schedule At-a-Glance

Become part of the global health community dedicated to reducing the worldwide burden of tropical infectious diseases and improving global health.

Being a member of ASTMH mean access to research on the latest diseases and treatments, a standing within your global community, learning about clinical cases and field work, and finding collaborators.

  • Access to research on the latest diseases and treatments
  • Learn about clinical cases and field work
  • Find collaborators

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Bill Foege, a Leader in Global Health

ASTMH mourns the loss of Bill Foege, a leader in the eradication of smallpox, a former CDC Director, co-founder of The Task Force for Global Health.

Mid-Career Leaders Program

In 2025, ASTMH launched a one-year cohort dedicated to professional and leadership development for mid-career members.

CTropMed® Exam

The yearly exam leads to a Certificate of Knowledge in Clinical Tropical Medicine and Travelers’ Health.