June 2012

Contents - June 2012

• President's Message
  • An overview of the past year showcasing the society activities
  • Reporting on the President's outreach as ISTM Ambassador
• From the Editor
  • Highlights of ISTM activities reported
  • Late breaking news release on rabies outbreak in India
• Secretary-Treasurer's Report
  • Call for Nominations for the 2013 ISTM Executive Board elections to take place soon
  • ISTM Executive Board and Officer elections process outlined
• News from the Secretariat
  • ISTM's first webinar features pertinent and current advice for travel health professionals
  • Online access to Preparing Your Patients for Mass Gatherings: Euro 2012 and the London Olympics still available
• 9th APTHC and RCISTM5 in Singapore: A Resounding Success!
  • Highlights of a great meeting and very well-attended exam
  • Photos from various events and speakers (in PDF format)
• Journal of Travel Medicine
  • The Journal Editor in Chief outlines new processes that have been put in place for reviewers, authors and the Editorial Board
  • Changes in the JTM layout and contents planned to increase its readability and scientific quality
• CISTM13, Maastricht
  • Large number of excellent scientific proposals has led to the development of a promising program for the CISTM13
  • Call for abstracts to be distributed in a few months. Watch the ISTM website for more information
• 2012 Research Award Winners Announced
  • Dr. Frank Mockenhaupt of Germany and Dr. Mark S. Riddle of the United States are announced as recipients of the 2012 ISTM Research Awards
• Nursing Professional Group
  • Lani Ramsey reports on the events of the APTHC meeting.
  • Nurses asked to help with JTM Expert Reviews, goals for the second half of the year, and mentoring resources
• Pharmacist Professional Group
  • The PPG continues in its efforts to engage pharmacists around the globe
  • Upcoming International Federation of Pharmacists Conference in the Netherlands in October announced
• DCSIG in Singapore
  • Recap of events at the APTHC/RCISTM in Singapore provided by Irmgard Bauer
• Pediatrics Interest Group
  • Travel information for children available in the bibliography compiled by the Pediatric Interest Group, check regularly for it is updated often
• Travel Health Africa
  • An invitation to attend the South African Society of Travel Medicine in Johannesburg, South Africa in September 2012
• Member Profile: Francesco Castelli
  • First Executive Board member from Italy
  • Extraordinary background with a passion for his patients and for travel medicine
• ISTM Crossword Puzzle
  • Get ready for your trip to Maastricht