Medicine -
Grand Rounds
Topic: Antibiotic durations for various clinical conditions. "Shorter Is Safer: Rethinking Antibiotic Duration in the Modern Era"
When:
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
LRC Auditorium
Speaker:
Jaraad Dattadeen, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
UFCOM-J
Target Audience:
Community Physicians, Faculty, Residents/Fellows
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the presentation, participants will be able to:
• Evaluate the latest clinical trial data supporting the non-inferiority of shortened antibiotic durations for bacteremia, pneumonia, and urinary tract infections.
• Distinguish between clinical scenarios where "shorter is better" and high-risk infections that still necessitate prolonged therapy
• Apply evidence-based criteria for clinical stability to determine the optimal timing for an early "IV-to-Oral" switch and the safe discontinuation of therapy in the hospital setting.
• Analyze the relationship between antibiotic duration and unwanted or unintended consequences.
Accreditation
The University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit
The University of Florida College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the Activity.
Disclosure
Jaraad Dattadeen, M.D. has disclosed that he/she has no relevant financial disclosures. No one else in a position to control content has any financial relationships to disclose.
For additional information, contact Aimee Peacock (904) 244-3093 aimee.peacock@ufhealth.org.