–Update infectious diseases clinicians, investigators, infection preventionists, and pharmacists with state-of-the-art developments in the field, including timely reviews of recent advances in clinical care and research, and original reports of clinical, translational, and basic research in infectious diseases and healthcare epidemiology.

–Bridge the widening gaps among the fields of infectious diseases clinical practice and research, including clinical, epidemiological, health services, implementation, translational, and basic research. 
 
–Promote multidisciplinary dialogue and collaboration among clinicians, investigators, and pharmacists, thus facilitating advances in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases. 
 
–Provide training in skills that promote the infectious disease specialty, including medical education, leadership and advocacy for policies that impact infectious diseases practice and the healthcare team.